WHERE"S MY CANE

Now after getting comfortable with using a cane I know now I really did need one. We went shopping in Augusta Ga between soccer games but I left my cane in the car. Because the weather is nice and the upcoming holidays the store were packed. I told my husband I'm going to use my cane in the stores until Christmas. The Christmas season gets longer every year. The original Grinch movie is one tonight and we just had Halloween. Using my cane in big crowds prevents my from bumping into others except at high school football game when teenagers aren't paying attention anyway. I'm thankful for my little white stick.

 

Gripless EZ ID Folding 4-Section Cane - 46 inches

Item#: 173046

$18.95 From Maxiads

 

• Lightweight
• Compact
• Easy-to-assemble/disemble
• 46 inches in length
• Screw on/off tip makes changing tips easy

This 46 lightweight, fold-apart, four-part cane is a great way to notify others that you are visually impaired. Strong elastic runs down the inside of the cane, allowing for easy and quick folding. All canes are reflective white with a reflective red end. Durable plastic white screw on/off tip at the end and elastic wrist-strap that can be used to hold the folded cane together. Screw on/off tip makes changing tips easy Available in sizes 36 - 60 long.

http://www.maxiaids.com/products/5643/Gripless-EZ-ID-Folding-4-Section-Cane---46-inches.html

 

FLYING SOLO AGAIN

I'm packed to fly to Memphis tomorrow. I had everything pack and zipped my duffel bag and saw a 4 inch tear along the top of the flap. This was my son's duffel from our Italy trip. Oh well I can be used for car trips now. I repacked my things into a large suitcase. This will be my first solo trip with my new cane. I was cane trained about three months ago. When I fly I have to change planes and the airline is very helpful getting me to my next flight. For the pass four years I've flown about twice a year by myself. The first time I flew the attendant driving the cart asked if I could walk so she dropped my off and the entrance to the terminal. I had to find my gate by asking for help. The next time I made sure they took me to the right place. On a flight a few years ago our plane landed at a different gate and I told the attendant I was in a hurry to catch  my flight. I was told to wait a minute then I heard a speaker call out my flight. Thank God it was across the hallway. Most of the time I have to go to a different section. Since I can't drive this is the best way I can see family since we live about ten hours away. 

Gripless EZ ID Folding 4-Section Cane - 46 inches

Item#: 173046

$18.95 From Maxiads

 

• Lightweight
• Compact
• Easy-to-assemble/disemble
• 46 inches in length
• Screw on/off tip makes changing tips easy

This 46 lightweight, fold-apart, four-part cane is a great way to notify others that you are visually impaired. Strong elastic runs down the inside of the cane, allowing for easy and quick folding. All canes are reflective white with a reflective red end. Durable plastic white screw on/off tip at the end and elastic wrist-strap that can be used to hold the folded cane together. Screw on/off tip makes changing tips easy Available in sizes 36 - 60 long.

http://www.maxiaids.com/products/5643/Gripless-EZ-ID-Folding-4-Section-Cane---46-inches.html

FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY

Don't be fooled by a false sense of security like I was yesterday. I few weeks ago I was dropped off at ATT a few times to work out the kinks with my new cell phone. After finishing up I walked to the end of the block to Walgreen's drugstore. We live in a town with busy streets. Most Saturdays there is a wreck on the main drag. Yesterday I finished having a hair cut and thought I would walk to Walgreen's again. This time I was on a different street. Most roads here don't have shoulders for you to walk on. I headed down the road and assured my friend who cuts my hair that I was fine. I had someone drop me off but didn't have a ride home. The road is two lane and very busy. This was a residential street turned commercial. Some of the lots uncut. So I took off and quickly realized this wasn't going to work. Some spots were littered with plastic bottles and trash and others were slopped toward the small ditch. I walked facing traffic with my cane. I was halfway there and waited for traffic to slow down and darted across the street to a Karate Studio which was closed. I called a friend who was picking her child up from school who helps me out from time to time but was at the doctor earlier that day. She came to my rescue - Thank you Rhonda. She later text me to say if I every do that again she would come and beat me. Don't worry I won't be walking the streets again. God has blessed my with sweet friends like Rhonda so this is a lesson to ask for help when you need it.