The wheels on the wheelchair go squeak, squawk, squeal. As I am walking Emily, the sound of her tires gets louder. They are completely bald. There isn’t any tread left. Huge gashes and complete chunks are missing. As we continue our walk, I begin to wonder if something bad could happen from pushing her onContinue reading “Wheelchair Woes and Insurance Blows”
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Hard is the Path to Memorable Moments
There are so many things that I would love to do with Emily. There are places I think she may enjoy experiencing. Sometimes, I contemplate taking her on adventures to do some of these things. I think about taking her to a movie, a show, or a concert. I am really good at talking myselfContinue reading “Hard is the Path to Memorable Moments”
Hard Doesn’t Mean Don’t
We will face obstacles of access with Emily and her wheelchair. We will be in places with restrooms that are not adequate to meet her needs. Lifting and transitioning Emily will be physically tough on us both. We will have to help her manage her anxiety and fear as we take her out of her routine and comfort zone.
Conversation for Change 