Comments on: Waiting Impatiently For A Delivery…

By: Mobility Accessories

Mobility Accessories — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:46:50 +0000

Hi Ann, thanks for sharing this post, glad to hear that your new home is everything you wanted it to be. I totally understand where your coming from with regards to finding it difficult or embarrassing when you havent written on a blog or forum for a while, silly isnt it and you should feel that you can come and go and write when you please. I hope your wheelchair arrived ok and your managing to get about with it. Glad you came back, John

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:03:35 +0000

Hello Ann,
go for it, girl!
I just started wheeling a few weeks ago in my town. I wish I started using a different explanation from the beginning when people asked. First I would say: “I am OK and it is temporary.” And people wouldn’t ask more. Now I say “I am fine. I need to use the chair sometimes.” If people want more, I just say that it’s a bit complicated. If people would still want more and they were not my friends I would just say it’s personal. It’s amazing how some people who don’t even know your name want details about your wheelchair. Buggger off or you might actually get BIID explanation.
When I need to transfer from car to chair, I just slowly walk to my car’s trunk to get my chair, people don’t give me a second look.
I got plenty encouragement on this website to be frank with my friends and I think it’s the way to go.
So happy wheeling!

By: Becs

Becs — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:17:08 +0000

I’m very happy for you,Ann. I know the feeling!

By: Chloe

Chloe — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:34:48 +0000

I remember you, Ann! I’m excited that you’re back. I’m excited that you have a wonderful Christmas present on the way.