Rabbit Speed!

Using mobility aids was a big pill to swallow at the age of 33 when MS blew into my world.   But you just have to keep plugging along in life, and my son wanted a paper route.  He was shy, and unsure how to collect on collection day.  He wanted me to come along and be there in case a customer had a concern or there was an issue with making change.  |Getting around my house was a challenge some days, and there was no way I would be able to walk around the streets of our neighborhood.

So off I went to Shoppers Home Health, the only store around that had scooters available to try out on their store room floor.  I picked one that was pretty zippy and was able to manage tight corners.  It also fit quite nicely into the trunk of my car.  It has two speeds indicated by a turtle, and a rabbit.

I got my new machine home and decided that I would remove the basket and there would be no flags on my scooter.  These made it look much too fitted for a senior.  On my first trip out my son had his paper cart stacked with papers, he was all bundled up and ready for his first day of work.  I held the list with the addresses of his customers and together we figured out the best route to take.

As I was riding down my street I experienced a flood of different feelings.  I was proud of my son, I was thankful to be able to go along with him until he felt he could manage, and I was mortified that I would be seen by someone I knew.  As we buzzed along I felt the cold winter air on my face and it reminded me of long snow mobile runs I would take with my dad when I was young.  Later I told my kids about it and we laughed.

Today, five years after buying my scooter my daughter emailed me this link.  It brought the laughs we shared back to me.  I thought I'd share it with you.  Its really funny!
Click this link:
70MPH Mobility Scooter In The Snow | Break.com

In Support of Powerhouse Project- Young Carers Initiative

I was invited to speak at meeting with the government body (LHIN) that funds the Young Carers' program The Powerhouse Project.  It was a great opportunity for me to share with them my passion about programming to support young people providing care in their home to a chronically ill or disabled relative.