Walking proud with my cane!

I remember the first time I went out after hip replacement surgery. I was still using a walker (dr.'s orders) and my walker was specially made with huge arm supports because of my RA in my shoulders. It is quite a "monster" of a device. Talk about "looks"!!! A 30year old using a contraption like that??? Besides the fact that I looked maybe 21 at the time (great genes).I know how it feels to be stared at but it was worth it to just get out of the house. After that I usually used a wheelchair for my outings....still got stared at but I could go alot farther and longer that way. I still get the looks now that I'm in the wheelchair full-time but I guess I'm getting used to it. Sometimes I just stare back! When I used a cane I decorated it all fancy with rhinestones and fur just for fun. I'm trying to decide what do to with the chair, maybe some cool stickers...any ideas??? Cyndi
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How cute! I have been there in that grocery store hanging on to the cart for dear life because I was (am) too embarrased to used something to help me like that. on my very bad says it's bad enough the looks a get while getting in one of those automatic carts.. they look at this 34 year old and you know what they are thinking and even if they arent you think that are and thats bad enough. I am still trying to get over the feeling. But i have to say I am proud of you

YOu rock!!!

I hope i can get half as brave as you im still new to this but it will come soon.

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i just want to thank you for being awesome!!! you truly make it easier for me to deal, actually all of you do and i feel truly  blessed to have found this place! thanx!
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Well don't be ashamed of your cane.  Hey it helps us get around.  I have my cane and I made the best of it.  I glued some diamonds and shiny beads all the way down.  I like crafts so I thought why not put some on my wonderful cane.  It's going to be with me a long time so I decided to make it shine. CANES until.  Keep up the good spirit...
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