“WORLD TRAVELER” by Poppo

Last week Medicare and our Insurance Company got together and provided Mommo a new JAZZY SELECT SCOOTER (Electric powered wheel chair).

It is a sturdy (190 pound) piece of machinery that ably transports her anywhere she chooses to go – around the house, visiting in the neighborhood, etc. A Joy Stick on the left arm rest enables her to experience a new freedom to get around like she has never had since her stroke occurred. The plush carpet in her home made it nearly impossible to propel herself around in the manual wheel chair.

Poppo is relieved that he does not have to push her everywhere. Since the SCOOTER is so large he cannot pick it up and put it in his car, he carries the old manual wheel chair in the trunk of the car for those occasions when they need to go somewhere outside their home.

The SCOOTER STORE was great to deal with – lived up to all they promised including no charge for the $4,000 machine. Their technician (Tony Adams) came out to deliver the chair, fit it to La Donna’s needs, and train her in the proper use of it. We could not be more pleased.

If you know anyone who might be benefitted with such a machine, you should contact THE SCOOTER STORE at 1-800 723-4535.

More on storms...

Okay...We had storms again and Bear was his same ole self (shaky, pacing, panting as if life were about to end). Poor guy.
I forgot to tell you about Petey.
Petey is our 4 pound Maltese. He is the total opposite of Bear. He knows no fear. (He has little dog syndrome.) So, whenever we have a storm and the thunder rolls, Petey runs around, growls and barks as if to say, "Bring in on. I'll take you down just as soon as I find out where you are." It's ridiculous.
Petey is just down right stupid when it comes to his self image. He has attacked a 120 pound bull mastiff, he's nearly caught a squirrel twice his size, and he runs under cars while they are pulling down the driveway. He has issues. One of them being he does not understand his limitations.

I wonder where God would like us to be on the Bear/Petey scale. My guess is that he doesn't want us walking around in fear of our circumstances but he doesn't want us to totally ignore the dangers of this world, either. Isn't that what we often do, though? We're fearful, upset and even shocked (and in a tizzy) when things don't go our way and when things are going well, we are totally unaware of the enemy around us.

I had a hard weekend. Anxieties about work and my mom's progress among other things had me in a real tizzy. I begged God for answers and solutions. "Just tell me what to do!" I said. I wrestled with God all weekend.

Finally, I got it. "You don't need answers," he said. "Just trust me."

Is it really that simple?

Yes.

My friend, Vicki, read this to me over the phone this morning. I don't know the author but it's from a devotional book called Jesus Calling. I love how the author paraphrased God's word to us...

Keep walkng with Me along the path I have chosen for you. Your desire to live close to Me is a delight to My heart. I could instantly grant you the spiritual riches you desire, but that is not My way for you. Together we will forge a pathway up the high mountain. The journey is arduous at times, and you are weak. Someday you will dance lightfooted on the high peaks; but for now, your walk is often plodding and heavy. All that I require of you is to take the next step, clinging to My hand for strength and direction. Though the path is difficult and the scenery dull at he the moment, there are sparkling suprprises just around the bend. Stay on the path I have selected for you. It is truly the path of Life. (Psalm 37:23-24, Psalm 23:2-3)

I'll stay on this path but I'm going to make sure I don't walk it alone. That makes all the difference inthe world... in the storm and out of the storm.

Mom Update

Hi Friends...
It's been a while since my last update. We were in Florida on a wonderful vacation with friends. It was relaxing, fun and renewing. Like I said in an earlier post, "His mercies are new every morning..." I certainly sensed that on our vacation.
Mom continues to move along in her therapy. I was able to watch her "hand therapy" yesterday. It had been a month or so since I'd sat in on a session and the improvement was evident!
Well, since Mom is such a good driver on the Wal-Mart scooters, Dad is looking into getting her a scooter so she can scoot around at home. This would be very exciting.
Mom's spirits continue to be good. She gets out and about with Dad and we are thankful for every day we have with both of them. Thanks for all the prayers!! -- Audi