Welcome to my blog. I have had ALS for 10 years now.


Since I started this blog in June 2008 I've had amazing feedback. Family, friends, people from all over North America, Australia, Scotland, England, and places I can't recall, have commented, encouraged and corresponded. I had no idea when Cynthia taught me how to set this up, how much I would love posting and how many people would read it. I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has helped propel this therapeutic exercise into a daily routine. All of you, both friends and visitors, are now part of my blog family. Welcome.

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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Custom for a Wheelchair

Today I could have used this car. The sun came out this morning so I decided to outsmart the weather man and go for a ride up Granville to the bookstore. Well, as usual, there were too many shiny things grabbing my attention so I stayed longer than planned. Big mistake. When I got to the cash desk I saw dark clouds looming in the sky. When I got to the exit I saw umbrellas and pouring rain. I was told never to go out in the rain as my battery could short out. Yikes!
I huddled under the Art Store awning and sipped my hot coffee I purchased at Starbucks hoping the inclement weather wouldn't last. Finally I decided to make a run for it. Carefully navigating my chair at top speed, hugging the store fronts, I blasted for home. Every soggy leaf that spat up into the air was a possible "short out my chair and turn me into a Christmas tree" signal. But I was a lucky ducky in the rain and got home safe and soggy--and guess what? Yep. The sun came out as soon as I was in my apartment.

1 comment:

Alice said...

Isn't that just the way! I'm glad you got out and had a good day. The Starbucks sounds good :). Hey, I like your new photo for "out my window". You can tell the seasons are changing. Really neat!