It’s Here!

Finally, I have my new wheelchair.   We went to Southwestern Medical at 11:30 this morning and didn’t leave till almost 2 p.m. because of all the little minor adjustments that have to be made.   It’s working great and I just love it.   Norm and I had a late lunch and got home a little while ago.   I raised my chair up the full 10 inches which puts me at about 5 foot 8 inches tall and I rode around my house.   It was a life-changing moment for me.   I am still seated, but I feel as if I had been given the ability to walk.   It’s hard to explain.   Unless you’re someone who uses a wheelchair all the time you really can’t understand how limiting it is to view the world from 4’2″ tall.   It’s a little disconcerting as well to be so tall suddenly, so I only do it in small doses.   I actually feel a little bit lightheaded.

In the privacy of my own home with my husband near me, I broke down and expressed my true emotions.   Tears of joy welled up in my eyes.   Norm thought I was upset, but I assured him it was happy tears.   He left a little while ago to do some errands and while I was alone the joy of this moment that I feel deep within my spirit began bubbling over and I could not help but praise God in words only he could understand and thank him for this marvelous gift.

I’m a bit tired and need to rest for a while, but soon I will post a picture and possibly a video.