We're getting braver! Friday Lynn wanted to go to a used car lot to see how tall trucks are compared to his wheelchair. Result? Trucks out, cargo vans move up on the list. He decided transferring in and out would be too hard on his shoulders over time. The big thing for me though is that we went out of town. We realized driving to Albany that the last time Lynn had gone this way was the ambulance ride to the hospital on July 10th! Amazing! Lynn also went into his first store in a wheelchair while we were in Albany. He was the only disabled person we saw.
Then on Saturday he took the plunge and attended an indoor event - the girls' varsity volleyball game. Each of these steps is important to his reintegration into society. He is not quite so nervous about it now and he realizes being with others really helps him deal with what has happened.
Tomorrow is a big day. His own wheelchairs are being delivered. No more loaner chair that hurts his back!
That new chair is awesome. I loved seeing him reclined in it watching tv and reading, most especially, he looks so much more relaxed. So glad it finally came. So liberating for all of you.
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