I use a chest strap too, but it doesn't help much unless I pull it really tight. I fear my days of driving are limited as well. I've said it before, growing old as a quad is a slow descent into hell. No human being should have to endure what we do on a daily basis. I think the pain and anger have me in their grip today. Had another friend my age die Friday of a heart attack. That's two in the last two months. Both were my age and in perfect health. The most recent was the coroner and local funeral home operator and a great guy. It's just too much, guys.
Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: > From: "shirley bell" <[email protected]> > Date: September 27, 2015 at 6:50:15 PM EDT > To: "Larry Willis" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van > > I use a velcro chest strap, that helps. > Kind regards, > Shirley Bell > > www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Larry Willis > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2015 4:12 PM > Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van > > Shirley, driving has become much more difficult for me the last three years > as well. I can't keep my balance and I get tired much quicker. I used to > drive to Cincinnati, Louisville, and Nashville (150-200 mi.)with no > difficulty. Now I limit myself to trips of 20-30 miles. I use a folded towel > as a lateral support. As for rehab, they have helped me twice in the past. Of > course, you must have a job, so you should have no problem getting help. God > bless and best of luck. > > Larry Willis > Retired and proud of it > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: [email protected] >> Date: September 27, 2015 at 11:46:39 AM EDT >> To: [email protected], [email protected] >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van >> Voc Rehab, may pay or contribute.... only if you are still a client of VR. >> If so, they may require a new evaluation as your physical limits both high >> and low have changed over the years. Good Luck >> Best Wishes >> >> In a message dated 9/27/2015 10:20:15 A.M. Central Daylight Time, >> [email protected] writes: >> Larry, that is amazing. I had mine custom done, same as yours, in 1996. It >> was new and Voc. rehab in RI paid for conversion. I am thinking I should try >> for a new van and see if voc rehab will help me again. I still work so they >> should? but, I don't want another full size van, I don't think .maybe a >> smaller van that can handles a lift. Do you know of any? I don't like going >> up so high and I don't like driving a full size anymore. I have a head >> support that holds my neck but it is not so great anymore and I feel tippy >> driving when the road banks etc. It is getting harder to drive for many >> reasons. Me getting older and the van. I would like to get a mini and get >> power brakes, steering if I could but would need a power chair to get in and >> out. I use a power assist chair now, Love it but I would tip back if I >> thrust up a mini van lift. It's hard, and money, of course is always an >> issue.. Let me know if you have any thoughts. thanks, Shirley >> Kind regards, >> Shirley Bell >> >> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Larry Willis >> To: shirley bell ; [email protected] >> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2015 11:33 PM >> Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: lift van >> >> I have tried to take good care of mine. It is red and gray with lightly >> tinted windows. It has the total package...lowered floor, easy brakes and >> steering, tie-down, hand controls, tail light switches, etc. I bought it in >> Sept2002. It had about 120,000 miles on it and was in just excellent >> condition. Now here is where the Lord steps in. It is the only van I have >> seen before or since that was equipped EXACTLY the way I need it. Got in on >> EBay for $13,500...from a young fellow in Colorado. It was a miracle. It >> would cost fifty thousand today easily. The good Lord and a good young >> fellow in Colorado have blessed me beyond words. >> >> Larry Willis >> Retired and proud of it >> >> >>> On Sep 26, 2015, at 7:33 PM, shirley bell <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I too have an 18yr old ford! same lift. It still works great though. >>> Kind regards, >>> Shirley Bell >>> >>> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Larry Willis >>> To: shirley bell >>> Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2015 11:35 AM >>> Subject: Re: lift van >>> >>> Yes, Shirley, I have a full size Ford with single post lift...and it sags. >>> >>> Larry Willis >>> Retired and proud of it >>> >>> >>>> On Sep 26, 2015, at 10:59 AM, shirley bell <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Larry, do you use a full size van with lift> I do and it sags. >>>> Kind regards, >>>> Shirley Bell >>>> >>>> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com
