I have an idea ...

[Jenifer]

There's a young woman in our town that has DS. She is 23 and lives at home, works at the local casino in the restaurant.

I haven't met her so I honestly don't know how well this would work, but I'm thinking of calling her mom to see if she thinks her daughter would want to work with Joy as a "mother's helper."

There are so many times when I need to get stuff done around the house, and I would kill for someone to play with Joy so I can accomplish tasks. And it would be so nice for Joy to have someone to hang out with that kind of gets her. Plus it would line the girl's pocket with a little spending money, which I'm sure she would love.

So ... I'm wondering what my unofriends think of this idea. Any comments?

Thanks!
Jenifer, mom to Joy Daisy

[Renee']

Heck ya! That sounds like an amazing idea. I wish I could find the same thing.

[Ericsmomma]

Sounds good...a win - win situation all around.

[sandi]

Oh definately,, go for it!

[faithhope]

That sounds awesome!!! I am sure she would love the idea ;D

[Emilysmom]

Sounds like a great plan to me! Let us know how it works out.

Susan

[ALLISA]

I echo everyone else.....isn't that what Emily does for her neice & nephew ? I'd love a mother's helper that is for sure !!

[Googsmom aka Jennifer]

Yea for a helper We all need one

[Jackie]

As the mom of a 27 yr old...I say...DO IT...call her. But don't be too surprised if she prefers to work at the casino....LOL. It takes some training for most older people with DS to learn to work with kids...with or without DS. But maybe she has younger sibs and it would be an ideal match...go for it. At least her mom would probably appreciate your interest.

Let us know what happens...and ...LOL..wouldn't my Em just LOVE that casino job.

Jackie