tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739498627453680997.post4751666914372943419..comments2023-07-16T03:34:59.018-06:00Comments on Revising the Dream: Realty RealityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739498627453680997.post-80323551940534954722011-01-11T10:38:43.732-06:002011-01-11T10:38:43.732-06:00Ahhhh.... We were in your place a couple of years ...Ahhhh.... We were in your place a couple of years ago.... we went with building a log home because Brian did all of it by himself with some family help (and me--another hater of physical labor!) and it was a "kit". We went through giving up our dream of living in the "boonies" to which we had already purchased a piece of land outright because it was just too far away from medical care if Sam needed it (thank you, seizures and pneumonias!) I love a second floor, but we gave that up for a totally one floor handicap accessible home. We have a walk-in handicap shower (that was a fortune, btw!) and we had to put our bathroom together to fit a wheelchair around in it, instead of what looks good. :( We have a commercial flat rug in Sam's room because of his walker, and we have an open space living area (that I am not crazy about) for his walker too.... We just spent another fortune buying a handicap van that i HATE and getting it equipped. We spent another fortune putting up a garage for the van, etc. with a covered handicap "bridge" out to the driveway for Sam's wheelchair. I HATE that he cannot walk to the bus of his own accord and that he cannot go in his brother's room with his walker because the rug is too high. There are so many things that SUCK about the house situation, but like you, I have to be thankful that we have the means to afford these things and that my boys have a nice roof over their heads. <br />Ellis is SO blessed with what she has, even though it is hard to deal with at times, I take great joy in seeing all that she can do and living vicariously through you guys with her gains! :)<br />She is blessed to have you guys that love her so much and give her all she needs and wants! :) <br />(BTW--I was thinking of you the other day when somebody on the Today show crowd had a sign that said, "Roll Tide". :)<br />P.S. Pop onto my blog to see pics of the house (on there from about a year ago) and the new pics of our wheelchair ramp. hibbardshubers.blogspot.comellen :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00430928372919539591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739498627453680997.post-53708102036150685922011-01-07T18:33:45.740-06:002011-01-07T18:33:45.740-06:00Our New England winters are enough for me. I coul...Our New England winters are enough for me. I couldn't weather one of your winters! I don't find your complaints hollow. I totally get it! So I'll just send you a big cyber hug and look forward to following the rest of the story. I'm sure you'll find it more exciting as it moves along. Good luck!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653655890121241967noreply@blogger.com