MTPockets
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June & I made a very conscience decision in 2011 to buy the Big Horn, sell out, and travel as long as we could. The "plan" discussion was to stop traveling when no longer able, buy a house and settle down. Our first foray was the trip to Alaska in 2011 in a 26ft Class C, and on our way home to Florida we ordered the Big Horn.. It was a good decision, but are now second guessing the wisdom in selling the house. On January 19th June fell and injured her spine, paralyzing her from the neck down. She had surgery on Jan 25th and stayed in the hospital rehab unit until March 24th. During her hospital stay she slowly regained some feeling, regained strength and use of her arms, but could not stand and has trouble using her hands. Since she could not get back into the Big Horn, we have rented an apartment in Tucson, AZ for continuing physical therapy and rehab. Gains are being made with her strength and we hold out hope for getting back on the road some day, but timing is uncertain.
For those whose plans include selling the house, like we did, consider what you may do in a case like ours. June's accident occurred in Arizona while family is in Indiana. We had no place to go. Finding an acceptable apartment with wheelchair access was grueling. Who will help while I do errands for supplies? Care is pretty much full time. Meals, laundry, dressing, bathing, toiletting, housekeeping, etc. Cost for assistance, are you prepared? What do you do with the trailer? Furniture for the apartment. Can you find a furnished place? Can you afford it?
We have been fortunate that these things are under control for us, but wanted to share with others full timing or considering same. June was line dancing a few hours before her fall and it was the last thing on our minds that in an instant our travels would be placed on hold. If you've been in this place before, you can understand, if not, give it some thought and be sure you're set for the unplanned surprises life presents.
In in the meantime, don't stall your plans, as you only get one chance with life, but be as prepared as you can. Hope to see you on the road soon. Good travels!
For those whose plans include selling the house, like we did, consider what you may do in a case like ours. June's accident occurred in Arizona while family is in Indiana. We had no place to go. Finding an acceptable apartment with wheelchair access was grueling. Who will help while I do errands for supplies? Care is pretty much full time. Meals, laundry, dressing, bathing, toiletting, housekeeping, etc. Cost for assistance, are you prepared? What do you do with the trailer? Furniture for the apartment. Can you find a furnished place? Can you afford it?
We have been fortunate that these things are under control for us, but wanted to share with others full timing or considering same. June was line dancing a few hours before her fall and it was the last thing on our minds that in an instant our travels would be placed on hold. If you've been in this place before, you can understand, if not, give it some thought and be sure you're set for the unplanned surprises life presents.
In in the meantime, don't stall your plans, as you only get one chance with life, but be as prepared as you can. Hope to see you on the road soon. Good travels!
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