Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Medical equipment is huge business

I didn't realize how many gadgets and gizmos there were out there on the market for people with various types of disabilities.  There are devices to help someone put their shoes on without having to bend down and touch them.  There are poles with hooks to help you put on your clothes without reaching.  There is even a thingy with a handle which grasps toilet paper, so one can wipe unmentionables without reaching.  I'm glad there is all that stuff out there, I'm just not sure I want so much clutter in my house.  I'm one who likes to get creative and devise ways of doing things without having a doo-dad for everything. 
I've been watching episodes of "Clean House" on Netflix, and people have some major clutter going on in some homes in America.  It is really a mental illness.  But the crew really does a great job helping the people straighten up their houses, and even their lives at times.  It is a good service, and it is fun to watch.
Ok, TTFN!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

On the downhill slide

Not long to go now.  I'm looking forward to doing things I haven't been able to do in years!  I'm also looking forward to getting a job and being a part of something bigger than myself!  Looking forward to getting off the pain pills!!  Looking forward to routine, normalcy, and sensible living.  Looking forward to walking for miles and miles!  Looking forward to sitting without hurting, twirling, bending - what a concept!  Looking forward to being able to pay my bills!  Looking forward to gardening, cleaning (it's amazing what I took for granted), shopping for long hours without hurting.  Looking forward to caring for others instead of others caring for me!  To stand up and sit down without having to grunt.  To hold my son in my lap without hurting.  To walk normally again, instead of waddling!  To get up in the morning without being sore!  To do a lot in one day without waking up in knots the next day!  To walk around the neighborhood!!  Oh, the possibilities!!!

Anyone who visits me gets to sign my blanket!  LOL 

Thank you, Yeshua!