~Chair Loaders lol..~

I was thinking to day about ways I could come up with to get

back in my chair that wouldnt take an act of congress to do..
I cant think of any ways that I can get back in my chair just me

and my chair.. pulling myself up into it.. I have tried..the last

time I fell out of it when I was in the kitchen...and thats using

the big popcorn can...I dont have any other way now to do it

that I can see...

I was talking to a friend today about how furniture is not really

adapted for someone like me thats in a wheelchair. I want

a nice work area on wheels in my kitchen I have been looking

thru sites on the net and I have seen some that would be just

perfect.. but they were all 34 to 36 inches high.. I use a tv tray

now..one of those wooden ones..and Its perfect height.. about

22 inches from the floor.. not on wheels tho..and it will collapse

it its tipped wrong..as it does fold up...the work area is a bit

too small but the height is perfect.. I wrote to some of the places

I was on the net.. and asked if they made shorter ones..and the

shortest they go is 32 inches..including casters.

Some of these work areas were really nice..Some had drop leafs

and had nice big work areas where you could put 2 bowls or

something more than just one bowl on it, had shelves underneath

too or a drawer..which is ok..but then I cant pull up real close to

chair if it has a bar that goes across at the bottom ..You know like

a brace to keep the legs apart..Its a shame. I bet there are alot

of wheel chair people have this same problem as me..

I had thought about a idea for getting back into my chair that I

could easily put together or what ever and use as a ramp or

even steps to get back in.. I had thought about some wooden

cubes that sat inside each other..all different heights with a

hole for your hand to be able to grab them apart..then put side

by side and use as wide *Note >>WIDE* or big enough square

to sit on..and to lift up..to go to the next "step" where you dont

have to lift your self up by a foot or so which is hard to do cuz

then its dragging your self up..But I bet 3 of these together would

work great..then push back together put a cushion on top and

you have an extra seat in living room too... would work good I

think..

I had even thought of a collapsible ramp thingie that can be

kept under the couch..and folds in half or in 3? and just unfold

and there is a ramp..and just straight scootin on that thing be

real easy... I would think there would be something . I was so

embarrassed when I had to call 911 that time to get picked

up and put back in my chair I felt like a total idiot..lol.. I swore

then I would learn how to do it myself and I did.. this is probly

not the way some physical therapy person would say to do

it but it works for me..lol...I know I'm strong, yes..but I am NOT

that strong to just pull my self into my chair from the floor like

I saw Brian down the hall do it.. but hes in his 20's..he has MS

i think..not real sure.. Hes one of the youngest.. or may be its

Karen. she has cp.. but she can walk a little..

Well my sis called and she is totally miserable.. her ankle is

badly broken and they may have to do surgery.. She said it

cost her 900.oo today to see her doctor and have a new

cast put on.. and she has NO insurance.. She is SO upset..

then if they have to do surgery? She is almost in tears. I

dont know but just seems no one can win...not anymore.

cant win for losing I think is how it goes.. She did say that

the Grand is taking good care of her and her Hubby feels

just awful he didnt fix the ramp before he went out of town.

Ahhh the joys of daily living lol. aint life just SO FUN???

I shouldnt complain I know there are so many so much

worse than me.. I have heard about 2 women became

quads because of getting that flesh eating disease after

having babies.. My word.. NOTHING is safe to do .I

feel so badly for them .. how sad... a quad and a new

baby..having to deal with both at the same time.. The

emotional drain on these women has to be just so

unbelievable.. and I complain. I should never complain

someone some where is worse.. I wish I could help

these women, I sure would if I could.. Bless their hearts..

Well Im off to see what kinda food QVC had on today

they are having all the super bowl party foods on.. Some

of the food, steaks etc or burgers. my sis has gotten

and they are EXCELLENT.. she gave me a bacon

wrapped filet mignon and wow.. i mean MELT IN YOUR
MOUTH... Really good.. I saw some carmel apple chips

and they look so good I watched the ladys face as she

tasted one .. I think they were really good and not

expensive like a pringles can and got 3 of them for 20

dollars i think..Not bad...Well I better go check.:-)

Oh - Im doing ok.. still cant hardly raise my arm but its

alot better..

Y'all have a good one now y'hear? LUV YA ! & thanks :-)

Always, Lois***

May God Bless you today,

I'm so honored to call you friend,

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...