I don’t have very much to tell in this writing, but I just had to share some happiness. I want to spread it to everyone. My son took me and Al to the bigger city, and Al talked about license plates all the way and John Deere tractors. We got there quickly it seemed. It is an hour each way but with all the chatter, we got there in no time. The sales representative let Al ride this one all around the store a few times. He is a little afraid of it and went at a snail’s pace, but with time and getting used to it, I know he will pick up the speed some. All he kept saying is he liked the color, candy apple red. He didn’t understand the freedom this will allow him and although we talked a lot about it on the way home, he doesn’t get it yet, but he will. Candy Apple Red! That was what mattered. I am so happy for him and for me. No buying lifts for the car, no going to auto shop for readjustments. This one is nice for me because the seat comes off, the battery compartment lifts out, you fold down the handle bars, and pop it in the trunk. It has two moveable arms, to help hold him in place. He does sit somewhat sideways on it from his TIA and Parkinson’s, so I am happy with the sturdy arms around him. When we got it home, my son tried it out and we got a chance to see a little more power out of it. After bringing Al inside the house, and my son went home, I took it for a small cruise down to the mail box. It was like riding a grown up bike without having to work the legs. Freedom? Yes, I could feel it. I only hope that he will feel it soon also. Now he can go to the car show, and I won’t have to push him. He is napping now, and I am relaxing with my coffee. The ad is placed for the new caregiver, and all is well for today, so far.
terry1954
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Fantastic!…One down and as of now one to go…As I said, “Take each thing as it comes”…It will all be good with having Faith in your Provider!~mkg
PS… I think I’m as excited for you as you are for Al and yourself…ha, ha!
i knew you would be! this is why i was so excited to share with you
Wonderful…. something positive in all the earlier drama and I’m glad that you tried it … too, so you know what it’s all about and that it really works – well done. Exacting for Al and that’s something very important.
thank you Viveka. you give me some really good advice that i try to listen too
Terry, it’s easy to give advice when standing on the outside looking in. I think you know what has to be done and how to do it … deep inside, only that you need a little push and I’m happy to be able to give that push if needed to.
thank you. sometimes i don’t know if i am thinking right, so i do need that push, i have been this way more since mom and dad have passed away, not always trusting myself
You’re doing fine and you ask for advice, but too much advice can mess things up. So follow your instinct.
OK
This is great! Glad to see it
thanks Brian, a bright spot among the clouds
Wow! Praise the Lord! The new chairs fit in a car! Amazing. My brother-in-laws did not. My nephew made a trailer attachment for the back of the car. Very nice. Candy apple red.
thank you. a prayer was answered today
ONE MINUTE AT A TIME RIGHT XO ?
!!!!!! YAY XO
SORRY I PRESSED UNFOLLOW INSTEAD OF LIKE AND SOMETIMES – YES THE WORDPRESS PLATFORM STILL CONFUSES MY EYES …LOL
ALL IS WELLL XO TAKE GOOD CARE XO
yes, one minute at a time, always!!!
SOMETIMES FOR ME – I SAY ONE NANOSECOND ….:) LOL…..XOXO
that is a great one. i will remember this
yes it would Cat!!!
I am sooooo happy for you and Al…and he will get used to it…I used to ride mine all the time but since I got my knees fixed I only need it for long periods of walking like large stores etc. ..Diane
he can still walk also, but with knees bent from weakness, he doesn’t do well,and can’t go for over five minutes
that is wonderful news!!! i’m so happy for both of you! i can’t wait to hear about Al motoring around on his new apple, full speed!!
o ya! he is not riding it tonight, still mad at me, but only hurting himself by not getting some fresh air and time away from me
mad is okay, he will recover and be on the apple soon enough, hopefully it will be calling to him!!
hellooooooooo lolol
or yo get yo ass on my seat…lol
love it, i m hoping it calls to me also, i could use a half hour break while he is napping……….sounds good to me, except i may never come home, hehe
ahahaha! maybe if you start playing with it, it will peek his interest…kind of like when you ordered pizza
btw i am now hungry for pizza!
i got some left over pizza here for ya!!!
And He said everything will be just fine, Terry, everything will be just fine!
I like the chair, it will be a great help to Al and you! All things come together with time, al will love the chair, go out and find some Coke decals and put them on it. Next step is the care giver. One step in front of the other.
Walk daily with God at your side!
Always,
Ed
i hired a new caregiver tonight. she promises to be here. let’s pray together that she does come and it works out
How very wonderful to hear you sounding so happy, and for Al to have this new freedom.
i think he will really like it once he is comfortable with it
That’s great news! I’m glad things are falling into place. Thanks for sharing with us.
That is great news!!!! Glad to hear. He will adjust to it in time God Bless
i think so too tracy, then he will b gone all the time and i will have to chase him down for lunch! lol
How exciting! He’ll love it more as he gains more confidence. I’m glad this’ll make things a little easier on you.
on the both of us for sure!
Candy apple red? Well, now that’s a glorious ride! He probably doesn’t know what it means to him yet, but as he’s able to get out and about, it will dawn on him. Expect to see changes in his personality, too. Freedom can make you heady! So happy for y’all and hoping that the next caregiver really does CARE. Sounds like it was a good day all around. Sandy
thank you . last nite he went for a ride on it around the neighborhood. he seemed to like it
This is terrific! And I just loved that he loved the color! haha! Hey, that’s important! God bless you Terry! love and prayers!
i think the color is what sold him, Debbie!!! other than that he would not have been interested
Yeeha!
yippee i ayyyy!!!!
Exciting news, indeed. Two thumbs up.
thanks Let’s. a good thing for a change!!
That’s AWESOME!
i knew you would b happy for him!
And for you too!
A really great and thoughtprovoking post. Terry! Thank you.
Shakti
thank you so much!
thank u Shakti!!
Such a happy day! I’m glad for you
thanks Tilly!
Snazzy! Very Slick! Wooo!!! Congrats!
Masha’Allah.
Pink.
yeah!!!
Wonderful, I am happy for both of you. This will make life so much easier. You may also want to look into a lift you can put into your car trunk to lift the scooter in and out of the trunk. My neighbor has one and depending on your insurance you can get it for free including installation.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
so far i can lift it, it all comes apart, but thanks for the idea, i will keep this in mind. i may need it later!