Wheelchair Challenges

Most people probably don't give much thought to things like opening and closing doors, but in a wheelchair it can be a challenge.  While leaving for his acupuncture appointment on Tuesday, he got hung up on the little 1" lip at our front door while trying to get out of the house and close the front door at the same time and ended up flipping backwards in his wheelchair.  Unfortunately, no one was home at the time.  As you can see from the photo, he cracked open his head and was laying there bleeding.  Thankfully, he had his phone and was able to call 911.  After several CT scans, 9 staples + stitches and 9 hours in the hospital we were home again.  I'm thankful that he didn't lose consciousness or bleed to death, was able to call 911 and that all arm and hand function are still the same.  Now to figure out a solution so this doesn't happen again!  

 

Trying out Andrew's Segway for the First Time

Now that his core is firing up he thought it was time to give the Segway a try.  He did much better than I thought and I'm glad I wasn't there to witness this.  I think he really wants one, but we'll see.  Everything is so expensive!!

 

Let's Raise Some Fun! 2013 Benefit for Jeff Adkins

Don't miss out on the fun!  Bring your bail money and a chair if you want to watch the live music on the lawn!!  Hope to see you there!