As my sister puts it, getting me out of the house is a little like getting a baby out of the house - a process. I can't just get up and go. I have to plan out my day because it takes me a while to get going. Showers take longer, getting dressed takes longer, putting on my legs, going to the bathroom. It's a pain, but we manage.
CHRISTMAS: So, we went to the in-laws for Christmas. It was nice to go over there and be with all the family. Plus, there were a bunch of guys willing and able to help me get into and around the house. And, as always, dinner was great! So, definitely worth the time to get out there. Only down side - their toilet was very low. And when you have a hard time getting up from a sitting position, well - that doesn't really help. (I have a "booster" seat for use at home.) I'm not still stuck on the toilet, so I managed to get up off it. :0)
MOVIE: Yesterday we went to see Sherlock Holmes. It was a good movie but a bit on the long side for me. Maybe it was the half hour of previews before the movie... (BTW - If you're in a wheelchair, definitely go to the Riverside theater, not Sparks. There's better seats for us disabled folks.) After the movie, we went to El Pollo Loco, hung out and chatted, then came home. It was a long day, but it was nice to get out of the house.
Jessie
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you are still staying tough and have family to help you. Hopefully, you don't need one but they make easy chairs to help you stand up. The seat and basically whole chair raises until its a very small move from sitting to standing. You have to see it to believe it. Hugs
Christina Swain
Jessie,
ReplyDeleteI've bookmarked you. You're an inspiration for sure.