Lake Day

Last weekend, we had a beautiful day down by the lake. Some of my favorite memories growing up were having lake days with family and friends. I use to love running into the water, hopping on the Jet Ski and taking off. When I was driving, I would feel like all of the problems in the world were melting away. Now, going down to the lake is still pleasant, but I miss being able to get on that Jet Ski.

My brother recently bought a boat and I have not been able to figure out a way to get in it yet. I’ve looked at many videos on how people get off of their wheelchair, on to the dock, and then slide over into the boat, but I haven’t been brave enough to try that yet. You may think that its easy for someone to pick me up and carry me inside the boat, but I want to be able to do it on my own. I’m still afraid of somehow falling onto the floor and not being able to get up by myself. I need to practice and find a way to get that fear to disappear.

While I was sitting there watching everyone out on the water, I decided that my new mission would be to learn how to get up into my chair from the floor, without any assistance. Once I accomplish that, I’m going to learn how to make it into the boat and then figure out a way to get back on that Jet Ski. I know with the help of my brother and parents, we will be able to figure it out. I just have to find the courage within myself to be able to conquer the task.