I spent my morning on a video trial website for a speeding ticket issued to Don. The ticket was issued for a date after Don’s stroke, and there was absolutely no way he could have been the driver. With a Power of Attorney, I was able to represent Don in the video hearing and explained to the court that Don is no longer capable of driving and his license has expired. The case against Don was dismissed. It was a good thing I was the spokesperson, because this was the conversation with Don afterwards.
Kristy: OK, I’m done online. Can I get you anything more to eat?
Don: No, I’m good. I need to get back to work.
Kristy: What are you working on?
Don: My paycheck. Is it here?
Kristy: All your money gets deposited into your checking account automatically.
Don: From the Army?
Kristy: When did you work for the Army?
Don: It was National Guard, and I last worked there 3 weeks ago.
Kristy: When did you join? After college?
He looked up from his sorting and re-sorting of magazines on his bedroom dresser, and gave me a super-duper rolling of the eyes. I took that to mean, how dare you question me; and you know precisely what I’m referring to.
Kristy: At ease buddy, I have no clue what that’s all about. If you are due money from the Army National Guard, I’m pretty sure this would not be the first time I hear about it.
Don: Why did I come home so early for lunch? I need to get back to work.
Kristy: Color me crazy, but I’m thinking a person comes home for lunch, early or late, because they are hungry.
He thought that was hilarious. When I advised him that he has been disabled for 2 years and has no recent work history, he didn’t find that funny. He was in disbelief that he’s disabled and has been disabled for almost 2 years.
Note to Self: Wait until he finds out, again, he no longer has a valid driver’s license.