Mike is building a real collection of wheels now! His Granddad and Gandmom got him a smaller power chair that was donated by an aquiantance of theirs. His company shipped it for us for free and all we needed was to get the batteries for it. It is going to be a great alternative for him when he needs power wheels, but in a scaled down version. Due to everyones generousity we were able to get Mike an ultralite titanium manual chair, which he needs to get in and out of houses with no acessability. This allows us to carry him up and down stairs in a chair and also give him the alternative to use and excersise his arms. This "Quickie" Brand Chair is one of the most popular and sought after chairs by the disabled. It is the same type that the hospital loaned him on his day visits home. He loved it and it really fit him well. He was able to get the needed bells and whistles like the head rest, special back with lateral supports to keep him upright and a special gel filled seat to protect agains skin breakdown. And best of all...... the frame comes in Mossy Oak Cammo!!!!
As kim said, the house is getting there. We should be 95% done this weekend and able to start cleaning and moving thjings back to where they go.
Mike has some appointments comming up with the PT group, his primary care Dr. and Urologist. He will be getting a good dose of getting out and around and the both of us will becom experts at the van and lift and getting everything tied down, etc. when we go out. Right now it's a little awkward but we will get a routine down. Same for the house. We are getting used to a schedule and things are coming along well.
Well enough for now. I join Kim in thanking all the hard workers who have been renovating the house.
Red
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Kyle and I will be by tomorrow to hang out for a little while (if thats okay) I definitely need Mike's laugh in my life! I'm so glad everything is coming along, and YAY for the new wheels, I can't wait to see them:)
Love you Mike!
Snoop (Shandré) Carson will be down from CT for the week starting tomorrow (9/27) through Oct. 5 so he'll be over to visit/help!
SO glad to hear all this wonderful news!! Papa Connelly and Randy will be there tonight to start on the floors. Things are coming along better with the golf tournament as well!! Good news all around!!
Lots of love,
Crystal
Both chairs will accommodate Mike's needs nicely - and he even got to test drive the "Quickie" Brand chair that gained his stamp of approval. The special extra features are a blessing and will keep Mike strong comfortable - not to mention the snazzy camoflage frame! So wonderful. It is great to hear that the house is almost ready too - good work by so many caring friends. Of course, the routine will take lots of time and adjustment - it will happen. And another very busy week coming up - Stay strong - we are all here for you now and always. Love - Aunt Nancy and Uncle Ray
We am so glad to hear things are coming together well all around. It is nice to know that Mike is getting a top of the line chair, he certainly deserves it. Wish we could be there to see all of the progress. Keep working hard and send our love to Mike!!!
Robin & Yves
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