I believe you all know about the power chair that I have been asked to consider by my therapists. It is a behemoth device that casually moves me from A to B with only a few head motions.At the safest speed, it moves at just over 12’ per minute. In travel mode, however, it goes at nearly 0.7 mph! That is the speed they allow now, after slowing it down from a much faster 1.1 mph. It seemed I was terrorizing the halls with my hot rod. When it beeps, meaning it is powering up, everyone within earshot immediately goes on alert and clears all possible paths until I have passed.
When you live in a rehab and long-term care facility, you look for fun and humor where you can find it!
The past two weeks have been eventful. Not only did I get to try standing for the first time in over two years, but I also was tied to an exercise bike a couple of times. Forgot what a “treat” that was! I also went out to lunch with Nancy, at the Greyhound. In the course of all this, I was careful to leave my mark here at our gym (see photo)
Nancy and I have been part of a small group Bible study for almost 3 years now. They choose to meet at Rosedale weekly so I can be a part. The week before last we finished the study of Luke, and last week we did a short study of Philemon. Next week we intend to start studying Titus, but also being a very short letter, will probably complete it in a night, as well. We plan to do a four week study on benevolence and generosity in April, so we are looking for short studies between now and then.
All in all, I seem to be improving, albeit, slowly. I am still waiting on hand and foot control, but there's really faint signs that it will happen, eventually. We are still talking about the next steps, but I am now anticipating being here through Spring and possibly into Summer. We still go at this one prayer at a time.
And speaking of that, Nancy and I have really treasured the church family that has prayed for us, and stepped in to help when we needed it – often without even being asked. As some of you know, she tripped over a pavement crack and got a black eye and a bruised rib cage. The outpouring of help has been tremendous, leaving me only able to tell everyone “thanks”, and“ I have an alibi this time!”
-Steve
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Steve. I especially enjoyed your take on the wheelchair! My mom had a similar one and was asked to retire it after she ran over a nurse's foot!! We'll also be studying the generosity book in class and in small group. Maybe we can share some ideas.
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