Day 1 with the Wheelchair – A totally new perspective (and happy one)
That I’m writing this with a positive tone says everything about my first day using a wheelchair, and the fact it was probably overdue. But It wasn’t easy. I chose to rent one in the morning, it felt better than buying outright, and then went to a wedding using it. I nearly backed out twice […]
Shopping for Wheels: Choosing the Right Mobility Aid :-)
Before buying a car (set of wheels :-)), most of us dive into research, looking for speed, style, versatility, looks, that elusive X factor, and of course, price, deals, and features. We each have our individual systems. I’ve always loved speed, but my condition has forced me to slow down. Still, I half-agree with Jeremy […]
Sad to Be Right: ‘Proof’ that Stopping Driving Was Right
For months, I’ve struggled with my eyes, and although it is Sad to Be Right, stopping driving was absolutely right (and overdue). Other people should trust their instincts too, both with driving and in potentially avoiding unnecessary delay in diagnosis and treatment of health considerations. I’ve dealt with blurred vision, occasional double vision, and eyes […]
Driving – Letting Go of the Wheel: Finding Hope Beyond My Love for Driving
Driving is something anyone who knows me will know that I simply love—or should I say loved. I truly loved it, however rational or irrational. The freedom, the independence, the acceleration, the control—whatever it was, I loved it. Some of my most favorite moments have come in the car. Sadly, this has now become part […]
