Joni Eareckson Tada - World Changing Woman with Quadraplegia!
Joni Eareckson Tada - Overcomer!
Listening to Joni's vlog on YouTube, I can't help but think about the trials of Job. Joni grew up going to church. Just when she began getting a meaningful relationship with God, her life took a sudden turn that left her unable to use her hands and feet. Did that stop her?
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Perhaps the Paramobile or Paragolfer wheelchair is something you already know about, but it's new to me. While touring through Pinterest, I came across an article from a few years ago then did a little more digging around to see what else I could find on this topic.
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"Yes, there are many wheelchair users who can walk. I can walk, but it is extremely painful most of the time."
There are many people who use wheelchairs to get around, but use other mobility devices - like a cane or a walker at other times. Here is a great video by one wheelchair user that explains why some times he chooses to roll, and other times he chooses to try to walk with a crutch or cane.
Why I Use a Wheelchair Even Though I Can Walk
When I do not use a wheelchair, my feet, and ankles are in incredible pain most of the time. By using a wheelchair, I am not in as much pain and can:
focus on what you are saying better
be less tired
be less stressed, and
think more clearly, as I'm not having to push past the pain to function.
I discovered the hashtag #AmbulatoryWheelchairUsersExist in a comment on Youtube by this vlogger who made a great video explaining why ambulatory people use wheelchairs.
Why Not Use a Wheelchair All The Time
In the above videos, there are some excellent reasons given as to why sometimes wheelchair users choose to use a cane or other mobility device. Sometimes I don't use the wheelchair because:
it's a pain in the butt - literally, but actually more the hip
my muscles need exercise
sometimes it's more practical to put up with the pain
So, any suggestions on how ambulatory wheelchair users can deal with people who just don't seem to understand?
Please drop a comment below and help us take a stand!
My wheelchair enables me to get around with less pain in my feet. However, it can be a real pain in the butt too - especially if I've been sitting on it for a long time.
While I am truly grateful for all the miracles that came together to enable me to find a wheelchair for only $25 while I wait the four months for the one that was ordered for me through ODSP, I am still angry about having to use one.
