Disability and Determination is a weekly newsletter about my experience living with a rare disability…with a little bit of meditation, pop culture, and other random things thrown in.
Well, Lewis will be driving for Ferrari next year, and his number is 44, so you can add that. (His brother has CP; he's an ally of the disability community...and a very nice human...and a great racing driver, currently in a crap car, but still pulled fastest lap on Sunday...I'll stop.) If I come across anything cool, I'll send it to you. I'm really happy for you, Jackie. This is wonderful. I'm still not opposed to you also carrying a hawt pink, bedazzled cane, though, just to show people who's boss. xo
Aw, so glad I could help bring some happy to you this week, Jackie! :) And congrats on Red -- she is gorgeous! And I think she will be great help in providing fun, new adventures. Enjoy!
Congratulations Jackie!! And welcome Red to the Witt Family!!! Just think of all the adventures that await the two of you!!! Love the idea of personalizing Red!! Can’t wait to meet him, or is it her?? :-)
Thank you Mary! Red is definitely a her 😂 She and I have been on a few outings so far, but can't wait to take her on more. Thank you so so much for subscribing too. You didn't have to do that, but I appreciate it so much ❤️
We got my mom the "Cadillac" of rollator walkers. Her seat is wider than yours (although the cushion is a little hard), there's more storage space underneath and it came with a cup holder (that we store in the storage area). We love that it was foldable, so we were able to toss it (not literally) in the trunk. That was before she fell, of course. She's trying to get back into using it, but she's too unsteady and her vision is getting worse, making her run into walls. :/ Also, thank you for the Netflix show reference. I watched the trailer and will DEF be watching it.
The seat is definitely a little firm on mine too. The little storage compartment underneath is amazing and once I got it, I totally said I need to get a cupholder for it! 😂 Aging is so hard and made so much worse if you fall. Hope your mom is able to get back into using her Cadillac rollator soon. I watch a fair amount of TV too so always happy to pass on my suggestions. Hopefully you like Geek Girl too!
Thank you, that means a lot! You're totally right that getting the right equipment makes us stronger and smarter. I've spent so much of my life just wanting to disappear and not have anyone notice me, something that very much exists in me still but I'm slowly working toward moving past. Red is definitely helping with that too. Thank you for sharing your attitude about aging with a disability too. I always think about it in negative terms for myself, but you're so right...it's excellent training for aging instead.
Congratulations! As a ginger, I approve of the name of your new wheels 😊. May you and Red conquer every curb cut out there.
lol glad you approve. Red and I are ready for some adventures for sure. Thanks Amy!
Congratulations, Jackie! That is one sexy rollator. Now, you just need a couple of Ferrari stickers and some bedazzling to make it yours. xo
Thank you! Definitely trying to figure out how I want to bedazzle her. I added one sticker so need to start adding more😊
Well, Lewis will be driving for Ferrari next year, and his number is 44, so you can add that. (His brother has CP; he's an ally of the disability community...and a very nice human...and a great racing driver, currently in a crap car, but still pulled fastest lap on Sunday...I'll stop.) If I come across anything cool, I'll send it to you. I'm really happy for you, Jackie. This is wonderful. I'm still not opposed to you also carrying a hawt pink, bedazzled cane, though, just to show people who's boss. xo
Aw, so glad I could help bring some happy to you this week, Jackie! :) And congrats on Red -- she is gorgeous! And I think she will be great help in providing fun, new adventures. Enjoy!
Thank you, Kelly! She's been super helpful already and look forward to taking her out for even more things.
Congratulations Jackie!! And welcome Red to the Witt Family!!! Just think of all the adventures that await the two of you!!! Love the idea of personalizing Red!! Can’t wait to meet him, or is it her?? :-)
Thank you Mary! Red is definitely a her 😂 She and I have been on a few outings so far, but can't wait to take her on more. Thank you so so much for subscribing too. You didn't have to do that, but I appreciate it so much ❤️
Welcome, Red!
We got my mom the "Cadillac" of rollator walkers. Her seat is wider than yours (although the cushion is a little hard), there's more storage space underneath and it came with a cup holder (that we store in the storage area). We love that it was foldable, so we were able to toss it (not literally) in the trunk. That was before she fell, of course. She's trying to get back into using it, but she's too unsteady and her vision is getting worse, making her run into walls. :/ Also, thank you for the Netflix show reference. I watched the trailer and will DEF be watching it.
The seat is definitely a little firm on mine too. The little storage compartment underneath is amazing and once I got it, I totally said I need to get a cupholder for it! 😂 Aging is so hard and made so much worse if you fall. Hope your mom is able to get back into using her Cadillac rollator soon. I watch a fair amount of TV too so always happy to pass on my suggestions. Hopefully you like Geek Girl too!
I’m happy for you. Glad old red works for you. . Next time I come out. We will have a race. lol
Thanks Walter! And yes race time will be on for sure lol. I actually walk faster when I use Red too.
I am so happy for you! Red is a good name—strong and bold.
I think that disabled people getting the right equipment for their needs makes them stronger and smarter; the opposite of weak.
I have always thought that having a disability would be excellent training for aging, and now that I am 66, I can say I was right!
Thank you, that means a lot! You're totally right that getting the right equipment makes us stronger and smarter. I've spent so much of my life just wanting to disappear and not have anyone notice me, something that very much exists in me still but I'm slowly working toward moving past. Red is definitely helping with that too. Thank you for sharing your attitude about aging with a disability too. I always think about it in negative terms for myself, but you're so right...it's excellent training for aging instead.