Wheelchair Escapade At Christmas

Thought you would enjoy my Christmas wheelchair escapade. It’s funny and suspenseful too. So here’s how it went-

To begin with, I had foot surgery on December 9th. This has been so challenging. Imagine hopping on one foot for two weeks before Christmas, at age 72.

But at times, we’ve enjoyed the humor of the situation. So why not laugh and enjoy life. After all, laughter is the “dessert” of life. Didn’t you know that?

Hubby has been so wonderful, waiting on me hand and foot. He’s been doing triple duty, his paying job, kitchen duty at home, and laundry too. Since my wheelchair fits in the kitchen, (but not the bathroom, that’s another story), I thought I’d do him a favor and cook supper before he gets home.

We had previously discussed the night before that he would cook chili for supper. Well, . . . I thought I would surprise him. Easy, right? Yea, right.

So I roll to the refrigerator, get out the hamburger meat, put it in a large pan, and stand on one foot to turn on the stove. Then I look around for the cans of chili beans and tomatoes. Where are they?

Hmm, . . . he put them in the pantry above the dryer. Our laundry room is a hall, and we use the cabinet above as a pantry, ok.

Hmm, the hamburger meat is cooking on low, so I’ll just roll in down the hall and get those cans.

Wow! This chair fits down the hall, yea! Got six cans out by standing on one foot and then put them in my lap. And start rolling back to the kitchen. Got to the door facing. What? I’m stuck! Can’t budge!

No matter what I do, I’M STUCK! NOOOO! Hamburger meat is cooking on the stove and I’m stuck in the hall. Maybe I can call a neighbor to come get me? No, all the doors are locked. Oh Lord, help me! I can’t stay here stuck all until Hubby gets home.

And the hamburger meat is cooking. Oh Lord, help me. PLEASE HELP ME!

So I roll the cans down on the floor into the kitchen. Then I grab the sides of the wheelchair and shake it back and forth. Then I push with all my might against the door facing and shake this wheelchair some more.

Finally, I break free and escape the hall. Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Lord! Got free!

So I finished cooking the chili. But this is exactly why Hubby is stressed leaving me at home by myself. He’s afraid I’ll do something stupid and hurt myself. Yea, right!

For a cute Christmas song, click below: chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI02_UJ1C6I

All I want for Christmas this year is to stand on my own two feet.

Feed On This

A merry heart does good , like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. Proverbs 17:22

I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalms 34:4

For the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught. Proverbs 3:26