Wheelchair Bound

Philadelphia Eagle · 05-06-2005, 08:02 PM

I guess I qualify for this forum as nowdays I am confined to a wheelchair having been diagnosed with MS a few years ago.

Feel sorry for myself? - Not in the least!

Look at the advantages I have which non-wheelchair people miss out on.

1. I'm never short of a seat in a crowded room. I bring my own!
2. If I'm out at the mall people are so friendly and always stop to say 'Hi'!
3. When I go for a 'walk' I never get tired (my 'buggy' is battery operated!)
4. Lots of people - especially beautiful ladies - stop and ask me if they can do anything to help!

The people I really feel sorry for are those unfortunate individuals who have never known the joys of life in a wheelchair!

hotsauce · 05-06-2005, 08:07 PM

Amazing! I can tell by your posts that you take everything in and truly enjoy your life. You are one of those rare, inspirational people.

lady cop · 05-06-2005, 08:11 PM

i think you and Der Wulf (who, as you know, is also wheelchair-bound) are amazing wonderful men with a delightful sense of humor and a true appreciation of life! my privilege to "know" you!

Philadelphia Eagle · 05-06-2005, 08:12 PM

Thanks for your kind words - Hotsauce.

I know you would be one of those kind people who stop by to say 'Hi'

It does make a great difference!

Philadelphia Eagle · 05-06-2005, 08:14 PM

Wow! -LC

devist8me · 05-06-2005, 08:18 PM

And, your the best to go shopping with because you always get the best parking spots! (Snort, my attempt at humor).

mominiowa · 05-06-2005, 08:37 PM

P. Eagle - My sister had MS and just got her new - power..PURPLE wheelchair..

My kids think she is so cool..LOL

- She has a service dog too, his name is Apollo..Have you ever had to use a service dog..This creature is AMAZING..PIcks up keys, opens doors, gets the phone for her, can hit her Life LIne when directed..What a big help for her. She lives in Colorado- and will have to move home so we can help her a little bit..but we are so afraid of the humidity..Can you tell me anything about it? and how it will affect her?.......Thanks ahead if u can!

mominiowa · 05-06-2005, 08:38 PM

By the Way!!!!!!
The positive attitude is GREAT...You sound like an incredible person

gmc · 05-07-2005, 01:42 AM

Pleased to know, if from a distance. So do you have races up and down the mall? (we call them shopping centres rather than malls) We had a problem locally with two old boys doing just that, one of them lost control on a corner and took out a table at a macdonald's outlet. The centre management have threatened to ban them if they don't behave.

john8pies · 05-07-2005, 07:37 AM

Your attitude is truly awesome, Eagle! Best wishes, and keep up your positive outlook!

05-06-2005, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Philadelphia Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 508	Wheelchair Bound I guess I qualify for this forum as nowdays I am confined to a wheelchair having been diagnosed with MS a few years ago. Feel sorry for myself? - Not in the least! Look at the advantages I have which non-wheelchair people miss out on. 1. I'm never short of a seat in a crowded room. I bring my own! 2. If I'm out at the mall people are so friendly and always stop to say 'Hi'! 3. When I go for a 'walk' I never get tired (my 'buggy' is battery operated!) 4. Lots of people - especially beautiful ladies - stop and ask me if they can do anything to help! The people I really feel sorry for are those unfortunate individuals who have never known the joys of life in a wheelchair! __________________ America the Beautiful website - home.comcast.net/~nmusgrave/
Local Time: 01:39 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

05-06-2005, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
hotsauce Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,466	Re: Wheelchair Bound Amazing! I can tell by your posts that you take everything in and truly enjoy your life. You are one of those rare, inspirational people.
Local Time: 09:39 PM Local Date: 12-01-2008

05-06-2005, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
lady cop Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: margaritaville Posts: 14,677	Re: Wheelchair Bound i think you and Der Wulf (who, as you know, is also wheelchair-bound) are amazing wonderful men with a delightful sense of humor and a true appreciation of life! my privilege to "know" you!
Local Time: 12:39 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

05-06-2005, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Philadelphia Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 508	Re: Wheelchair Bound Thanks for your kind words - Hotsauce. I know you would be one of those kind people who stop by to say 'Hi' It does make a great difference! __________________ America the Beautiful website - home.comcast.net/~nmusgrave/
Local Time: 01:39 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

05-06-2005, 08:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Philadelphia Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 508	Re: Wheelchair Bound Wow! -LC __________________ America the Beautiful website - home.comcast.net/~nmusgrave/
Local Time: 01:39 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

05-06-2005, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
devist8me Karma Lover Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,148	Re: Wheelchair Bound And, your the best to go shopping with because you always get the best parking spots! (Snort, my attempt at humor).
Local Time: 11:39 PM Local Date: 12-01-2008

05-06-2005, 08:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
mominiowa Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Well..... if this is HELL?? Posts: 1,552	Re: Wheelchair Bound P. Eagle - My sister had MS and just got her new - power..PURPLE wheelchair.. My kids think she is so cool..LOL - She has a service dog too, his name is Apollo..Have you ever had to use a service dog..This creature is AMAZING..PIcks up keys, opens doors, gets the phone for her, can hit her Life LIne when directed..What a big help for her. She lives in Colorado- and will have to move home so we can help her a little bit..but we are so afraid of the humidity..Can you tell me anything about it? and how it will affect her?.......Thanks ahead if u can! __________________ Driving me crazy is an art form.. my kids hold the brush!!
Local Time: 12:39 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

05-06-2005, 08:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
mominiowa Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Well..... if this is HELL?? Posts: 1,552	Re: Wheelchair Bound By the Way!!!!!! The positive attitude is GREAT...You sound like an incredible person __________________ Driving me crazy is an art form.. my kids hold the brush!!
Local Time: 12:39 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

05-07-2005, 01:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
gmc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,621	Re: Wheelchair Bound Pleased to know, if from a distance. So do you have races up and down the mall? (we call them shopping centres rather than malls) We had a problem locally with two old boys doing just that, one of them lost control on a corner and took out a table at a macdonald's outlet. The centre management have threatened to ban them if they don't behave.
Local Time: 05:39 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

05-07-2005, 07:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
john8pies Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,159	Re: Wheelchair Bound Your attitude is truly awesome, Eagle! Best wishes, and keep up your positive outlook!
Local Time: 06:39 AM Local Date: 12-02-2008

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