Making Progress in a Busy Week

The last week of October was full, with something scheduled every day except one. With the week complete, my trips to Des Moines should be done for the year. I would like to say I accomplished a lot, but I don't have much to show.

Sunday was a great time back in church after nearly three months away. We had two baptisms done in a different style than I've seen before, but was thankful to see in person. Next week's entry may have more thoughts on this.

After a scheduled phone conversation Monday, Tuesday was a full day in Des Moines. After ordering my new wheelchair in late May, it was finally time to pick it up, at least that was the plan. My caregiver Sara and I arrived about 9:30 in the morning and didn't leave until after 2:00.

I sat in my new chair for most of the day as the technician adjusted various points to get them just as I needed. While he worked, another technician worked on the electronics and getting them set to how I wanted and could use everything without outside help.

Unfortunately, we ran out of time to get all the changes complete. We planned to bring the chair to my house Wednesday to finish, but I received a call that still more time was needed. At one point in the day, I was told this was the most complex chair they had ever worked with. I have seen setups somewhat like mine before, but I guess not done by this company in Iowa. Much progress was made, but I don't know when setup will complete and I can start using my new wheels. Whenever I do, that will be a long entry to cover changes.

Wednesday was my "day off" from appointments and I could get caught up on web work I was doing in the evening. Thursday, I was again off to the city. What was originally going to be just a visit with my dermatologist, also turned into equipment exchange. The doctor thought my skin was doing well, but my continuing pressure wound doesn't heal, or get worse. He keeps trying different treatment and I change positions frequently, but it refuses to fully close.

After the doctor, Sara and I found the place where I order my equipment, but never visited. An hour after arriving, we finally exchanged my pulse/oxygen monitor that I use all night every night. The loaner turns on and shows my stats, unlike its faulty replacement.

Friday was another day at home, but consisted of web related work and video training a client on how to make their own updates.

I am very thankful to be able to live an active quad life, but also like breaks. I'm scheduled to preach once in November, but that is my only planned excursion out of town. I have projects in mind as I transition to winter hibernation, but I'll wait and see if I have time, and energy, for them