Here we are! Val took the pic. We survived! Our first van/lift experience. We did a trial run with the motorized wheel chair. The chair slipped and slid all over the driveway just getting to the lift. Winter snow and ice makes everything very difficult with wheel chairs and scooters. However, we did manage to get Rick up and down. Then we proceeded to give it a try with the scooter. We got him in and out, once again, with much trepidation, on both our parts!!! Rick had to trust me with the controls! Remember, I am the one who is NOT mechanical in any way!
There was NO way I was going to attempt this without Jake there supervising my first attempt at this. Jake very graciously answered my questions and walked both Rick and I through the process. I was on the verge of tears the whole way through. I am so glad Jake exercised such patience with me otherwise I could not have even attempted to do this. He is so mechanical and has absolutely no idea how people who are not live and exist in this world on a day today basis! :)
Rick here...Joan is too hard on herself! She did great...quite a stretch but she did great! I was very proud of her. I know how nervous...and I mean nervous she is about it all! She does have a way of rising to the occasion though! It was quite an adventure and I am sure we have many more ahead. A quick thank you to Jake for the lessons on operating the lift! Looks simple but to us is not.
Thanks again, Jake & Val, Grant & Colleen, and Gladwin for all your parts in getting the van up and running! We are forever grateful!!!
