Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Ataxia and the Ocean

I have just returned from watching all 3 of my boys play sand soccer at the annual competition in Wildwood, NJ. We rent a house with 2 other families and a good time is had by all.

Since my ataxia has confined me to a wheelchair most of the time (still not sure if that is mental, because of so many falls) I was able to get around the beach in one of those wheelchairs with big wheels.  It was great! I was able to see most of the games and even go in the ocean. 

I must say, I really felt disabled for the first time. That is hard.  My speech is regularly slurred in the morning and I do have trouble walking the rest of the day. When I am home in my own environment I feel "safe," but this weekend I was definitely not "safe." 

The house we rented had an elevator so getting around to go outside was easy, but the rest if the time was sometimes hard.  I can only thank those who where around who made it easier for meals and looking after my boys.   I also have to thank my husband for not only taking care of other things but of taking care of me too. 

I am still not sure what God is doing, maybe I just don't see it yet,but Great is His Faithfulness.