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I try to get out as often as I can during this time, knowing winter is no friend to the wheelchair user So I also tried the alcohol infused water…not a fan. Not a big deal for me as I am not a big drinker…I come for the bacon! Cheers! I am literally a sitting duck! I was a really scary situation for me and my mom.

I felt my Honda Element needed a proper name.   I enlisted the help of friends, family and readers on my various social media sites. I could not decide between George and Blue Thunder, so I combined them! I wanted a name that reflects strength.   I strive continuously to be a kind person.  

Materials Needed for Rolling Beer Bucket Butler 2 8-inch Corner Braces (must have several pre-drilled On my chair I only needed three cable ties per corner brace. Tighten the cable ties with needle nose pliers. I enlisted help from my mom and caregiver, Adam, to assemble the Rolling Beer Bucket Butler.   Since it is a given that Corona Extra and Modelo Especial will be the beer of choice, I needed to find

However, I can control my diet and exercise to be as healthy as I possibly can be, for as long as I can I need to not only be around for Hunter, I need to be able to continue his care.   Most of all, I need to get fit for myself.   When I say watching, I mean watching while I marched in place.   The extra energy allowed me to get more things done in a day, which helped reduce some of the stress.

In my previous post, I provided gift ideas for children with special needs. With Black Friday around the corner, I hope these suggestions help make shopping for the disabled adult With a push of a button a trained operator can send help. Robot Vacuum/floor mop– These handy housekeepers can help individuals keep their homes clean with little Various services can be helpful and valuable gifts.  

I have new wheels!  I wanted to tell the story about how this dream became a reality. My parents helped me out and the lift was repaired.   A group of incredible people came together and held a fund raiser for me.  The hard work of so many raised enough money for a van, but we still needed funding for the modifications I took it for a test ride and knew this was the car for me!  I loved it!

Medical Alert System – NO MONTHLY FEES – Includes WATERPROOF Pendant and Wrist Wireless Help Buttons – Elderly Home Help Alarm Life Monitor Life Link Response I have Aspirus Lifeline, which is a service I am sure you have seen the “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” commercials.  These safety precautions can be helpful for anyone who is disabled and living independently. If we need to seek shelter, she can help get me out of bed and into my wheelchair. 3.

A small army of my dad’s friends were on hand to help lift me on the trike. If I slipped or there was a problem, someone would be close by to help. Friends gathered to help me up on the trike.   I am so blessed that a group of friends, family and strangers took time from their busy lives to help It will take creativity and help from the community, but we already proved that it can be done!

As I reflect back on 2017 and look forward to 2018, I feel so blessed!  I wanted to experience a motorcycle ride, I went on three!   With the support of so many, I began making videos in addition to blogging to help gain confidence in As I look forward to 2018, I am planning on expanding those challenges.   It amazes me that I can now say I have friends all around the world!  

After I graduated, I lost touch with Eddie, as he was a few years younger than me.  I though I was going to struggle going up and down the row of apple trees.  I needed no extra assistance or pushes, it was really quite a breeze. After filling multiple jelly jars with the warm apple sauce, I discovered I had more than I could possibly I plan on making apple picking a yearly tradition.  I am not sure where I will go next year. 

They feed him and keep the litter box clean for me.  Once I tried to feed Sully by myself and it was a disaster!  There is no need to travel to a store for pet supplies or have to worry about carrying and lifting heavy I make sure to check out the prices before the shipment date to ensure I am getting the most bang for I never have to rely on a caregiver to go to the store for me to make sure Sully has all that he needs

I think not! So, of course, I budgeted for tickets this month! At one point I was, or should I say my wheelchair was, holding up the line.   I ran into former neighbors who I have not seen in years. I need to give a huge shout out and thanks to Sara Wolfe and Jeff Gresser for allowing me to use their I was in such a bacon fog, I forgot to take pictures!