for me officially. Never thought it'd come to this but I'm obviously a menace to society falling all over the place. My coordination stinks. I'm a bit mad at my body for turning traitor on me.
Good news after last night. I coudn't go to church so the chuch came to me. It was a beautiful thing. Our church is pretty small yet, only 6 families plus, they all fit in my living room with me on the sofa under the covers as they sang and encouraged me in the Lord. The little girls brought me cards telling me how much they loved me. One of the unattached 19 year olds is staying with us for few days to help out. Maybe some of the other older ones will come on different days and help out too. They really didn't realize how sick I am I guess. I don't like to add to others burdens. My hubby is going to edit this cause my typing and writing is still messed up. I tried to write a letter to a friend and it looks like a 5 year old did it. I keep asking myself, why is this happening?
Blessings and love, Kimberly
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
getting a wheelchair ... check with the Elks Lodge or other lodges; in our area, they LEND them with no $$$ until person is done using them.
check it out!
also go to my newbie package and do an EDIT, FIND, FINANCIAL BURDENS compiled by melanie reber. it might show thigns in there on wheelchairs! can't remember ... too mch info!!
good luck.
nice your church members are involved now to help you!! good deal.
Posted by lymeladyinNY (Member # 10235) on :
Or you could look into getting one at a local fire dept. I borrowed one for two years with no questions asked!
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
I've seen wheelchairs at Thrift stores too.
Also if there is a Lyons Club by you they may be able to help also.
Many insurances will pay for a wheel chair, but it is usually a one time deal.
Is it one that you will be pushing yourself in?
If so, you may want to see if one of those Medical Supply places
Rents them and can properly fit one for you.
That is very important if you are to be wheeling yourself around.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by lymednva (Member # 9098) on :
My understanding is that insurance only pays if you are completely immobile without one.
For instance, I have a battery powered scooter. When I first got it it was the only way I could remain independent as a single person.
I couldn't go shopping except at stores with battery powered carts in them. Despite that my insurance did not cover it.
I do think some of the suggestions already given may work for you. Just don't expect your insurance to pay for it unless you are truly bed-bound, 100%.
Good luck!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
You can have my mother's. It's still in good shape. I've tried to sell it, but to no avail. [small community like yours]
PM me if interested. Maybe I'm not that far from you?? I'm in MO.
That's so sweet about your church. What a blessing!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Read what Terry said too!!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
tutu, what a wonderful, generous story ... offering your beloved Mom's to her!!!
WAY TO GO LYMETOO/GAYLE! we're all so proud of you; you spend many hours daily here helping others and the spirit goes beyond this board! Posted by KLewis (Member # 14420) on :
Yes l=lYMETOO, YUY ARE VERY GENEROUS. THIS ONE WE GOT OR WHICH i AM THANNKFUL, i ONLY FEEL 56 TIME TODAYS, BUT IT'S TOO BIG ADN HURTS MY ARMS. i THINK IT WS A MANS. mU DOC APPOINTMENT INSPRINGIFIELD IS juN 2ND. mAYBE i
Posted by KLewis (Member # 14420) on :
Yes l=lYMETOO, YUY ARE VERY GENEROUS. THIS ONE WE GOT OR WHICH i AM THANNKFUL, i ONLY FEEL 56 TIME TODAYS, BUT IT'S TOO BIG ADN HURTS MY ARMS. i THINK IT WS A MANS. mU DOC APPOINTMENT INSPRINGIFIELD IS juN 2ND. mAYBE i
Posted by KLewis (Member # 14420) on :
DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED, BUT I BEGINNNGN TO THIK My KEYS ARE NOT WIRED RIGHT; jJames HAS BEEN HELPIG ME PRFREAD Y WRITING
It's so sadl; Wwhre did the professional sales and marketing directgor go for a successful tourism company in Savannah?
I can't even type! The chair we got from freecycle is a mann's chair and it hurts my arms. If your generolus offer still stands. I'll have to find a way to get it but ust about evertyytime I'm up onmy feet I fall.
I let my dogs out his morning and te wind grabbed the door before my hubby could get to me and I fell headfirst one three oncrete steps.I just tslyed there crying like a babe. Is this ``normal'' for a neurolymie?
My handwriting is barely readable my typugb us horrid. Is there a talk abd type thing? I will be so shut off.
Mu ;egs are jello and we looked at walkers but I think my arms can't hold me either. I now this is s adumb question but does anyone kow of a ayoung girl or single mom with a few little children who would be eager to live free room and board for helping me out?
W e live in a huge old farm house ust 3 of us? I'm, afraid of what's next. Love you all., Kimber;u
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