So, I've got two dreams for Mother's Day presents for Mommy.
Dream one: An air conditioner. This dream has a pretty good chance of getting itself installed by Sunday. David is going to Lowes to pick up the unit sometime today, and, since the temperature is supposed to get up to ninety degrees today and be close to ninety over the weekend, Stephan is putting installation on a high priority. The window in Mommy's room won't accommodate something like this, so Stephan is going to cut the wall above her door and install a window opening - with the window missing - and put the unit there. It has a remote control :-). I won't need to get a ladder to adjust the temperature or other settings.
Dream two: Build or buy Mommy a walker that she can actually use. What she needs is a walker with a seat that can be used without the user having to stand independently and then turn around to sit. This would be impossible for mom at this point. Most walkers with seats on them are for people to take a rest for a few minutes and then get up and walk some more. We need a walker with a seat like a baby uses where mom can be completely supported and yet be able to use her legs for mobility. Click here to see what we are thinking about. These can be purchased with or without the seat apparatus. We can't really afford to buy one of these, but Stephan and I are pondering ways to make one. Stephan thinks we might be able to modify one of the walkers we already have by attaching a wide base with castors and installing a seat apparatus (the fabric part I can make using heavy cotton duck fabric - which is almost as strong as canvas, but my sewing machine can handle the thickness of it). We are still processing how to attach the seat safely and securely. I have also found youtube videos of people building walkers out of PVC for handicapped people. So, we might do PVC also. I originally thought wood since I'm getting pretty comfortable with the jigsaw, but Stephan said it would be too heavy for her to move around.
Today, I'm in plan and plot mode. Wish me luck and let me know if you've got good ideas!
Mom's room was the only one here that had an air conditioner in it! You guys must be getting hotter weather up there this weekend we are here. :-) She does mind the heat, so it's a good thing you're installing the air conditioner. As far as the walker goes, I'll be praying. :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope y'all kind figure out how to make a walker that will work for Grandma. :)
ReplyDeleteSo you got the first dream, the air-conditioner! :-) Now to work on that walker...
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