OK. So here’s the big news. I have been really worried about how we are going to integrate a wheelchair into our home. Like. Really. Worried. Christi had gutted out the clutter in Jesi and Graci’s room, with the intention of putting Cali in there, too. But if you know the layout of our home, you realize that this is not a very viable option. Yesterday, Christi had an inspiration. We need to switch rooms with the girls! I started doing cartwheels and clicking my heels as I realized that this really is the only way to do it. My heart swelled with joy as I pictured how easily Cali’s wheelchair will navigate the double doors into our master bedroom and how much better it will be for her to have access to our master bath. The smile never left my face as I tried to figure out if we should put our king-sized bed into the girl’s room (which, incidentally, is painted pink, my favorite color) or put that bed into storage and utilize the bunk beds the girls have been using.
Honestly, it is probably what we’re going to have to do. It is taking a bit of effort for me to really accept this, but I’m actually grateful Christi thought about it while we’re here in China. Having seen the living accommodations that are reality for so many here and around the world, it seems awfully petty of me to worry if my heated, carpeted bedroom is going to be a little bit smaller going forward.
Jer
