Something very nice has happened, 

it makes you realise how caring people can be.

Because I am getting older,

my wheel chair needs are changing.

Sounds easy, just go to the shop and say --

"I'd like to trade-in my old chair for a new model, please".

No such luck, first you must find a physio or OT who will help you choose the chair, best suited to your needs. 

I'm lucky, this time Moira Family Services, 

who look after my day to day care are helping me.

As this is my third chair,

I am fairly knowledgeable about what I need.

Judy [physio] will fine tune my list of requirements, and probably suggest things I had not thought of.

Because I can spend up to 12 hours in my chair, 

it must fit me perfectly,

you try sitting in the one place for 12 hours and see how you feel!

If you can take your eyes off my beautiful skinny boy for a second,

you might notice that I am slumped down in my chair, and my chest harness is nearly choking me!!!!

I must have been tired when this picture was taken because I usually sit straighter,-- stops me getting  back ache.

Once we choose the correct chair, the real fun starts!!!

Our chairs come from the government, sounds good,

we are allotted $6000 for the base and $2000 for any modifications that might be needed.

That's the problem, 

 I have about $15,000 of modifications on my old chair!!!!!!

I have to find that money myself, it is a big problem.

Here comes the wonderful part ------

Nicole, in our little supermarket clearance centre in Bentleigh 

has offered to have a sausage sizzle to help raise money for me.

She, and her husband Luke, are trying to get other shopkeepers to help them.

I cannot believe how wonderful people can be.

The last seven days have been awful, 

this is such a lovely thing to happen.

I am very tired now, so I shall write more about their plans tomorrow.