For the glory of God. I have just been reading the Gospel of John. I got to chapter 9, and there is a story of a man who was born blind. Jesus’ followers say, “Why is he like that, teacher? Who sinned, this guy or his parents?” Typical people, right. If there’s something wrong with…
Category: Disability
Downs Syndrome
Downs Syndrome is an extra copy of the 23rd chromosome in a person’s DNA that causes a disability where people are slower to develop, have a rounder face and are shorter. However, Down Syndrome people are very affectionate and other members of their families become better people as a result of having them around. My…
What is wrong with you?
I love answering this question and I don’t get embarrassed about it, so here goes… 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Dad led me to the…
Surfing for Disabled
Yesterday I went surfing. Back up. I got down on the beach for the first time since I could walk independently. (5-6 years ago). This was due to a fantastic invention called a beach wheelchair, which is available for use at Oakura Beach (ask Tracey Coker of Parafed Taranaki). Halberg Sports and Parafed organise this…
The Last Day in January
This morning I gave out tracts on the corner of Devon and Liardet Streets. Somehow I mastered my fear. I had a really good time, some short conversations, some no thank-yous. God has been putting words in my mouth. I gave a tract to an important lady from work. I really want more Christians to…
Weekend 2 of Cogy- 20-21 Jan
Saturday night – “I worked hard on Cogy today.” I biked to reception and back with one foot in a splint and the other in a small shoe with a shoelace to bend my ankle. This invention is not very effective, although it prevents my ankle paining from being straight. However, most of the force…
Day 8 COGY Trial
Yesterday I felt sick in the afternoon, so I made arrangements and went to bed. I didn’t use COGY yesterday. After a sleep I cheered up. I talked to my Catholic neighbor for an hour after he got me the hose so I could water my garden. In the morning, I got up, dressed, had…
Day 6 of COGY
I used the COGY at lunchtime today. It took 3/4hr from start to finish. I transferred chairs in shoes and long pants after Church. My caregiver took of my shoes and socks. My ankle was taped up. She put on long socks and splints, and I did up the splints. Then foam for my ankle,…
Day Four of COGY
Today is the fourth consecutive day I have had and used the COGY I have on trial. Yesterday morning Koko came to help with my walking. She also videoed me from the side. The Orthotist cast me a new pair of splints at the hospital. Koko met Mum and they both stayed for lunch. Mum…
Day Two of COGY
Today is the second day I have used COGY- the pedal wheelchair. I have in on trial. I decided to use my splints to keep my ankles bent so I could use the COGY more and go further without hurting myself. It was a lot better, but the right splint dug into me. Aside from…
My Go With COGY
On Labour Weekend last year, at Elevate camp in Matamata, I saw a newcomer in a strange sort of wheelchair: one that is operated like a bike. I thought about asking this person where she got a wheelchair like that- but she was way too fast. A bit later I saw a different person in…
