- MBT - side door vans

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I went to get some MBT's yesterday. I parked too close to the curb,

my door couldn't completely open, and my ramp couldn't deploy. I was

in a mess. My automatic door was jamed half opened against the

curb. I said a prayer, cranked the van, and moved forward slowly.

Then I hit the toggle to close the door. Thank God it opened and

closed afterward. I don't know if the damage is perminant or not.

Just be careful if you have a side loading van. The curb is an enemy.

I took my walker instead of my wc. I wanted to try to walk in the

shoes. Unfortunately, they did not have MBT's, but they said I

wouldn't be able to wear them anyway. They said the rock would be

too sever for me. They sold me some p.w. minor shoes. They felt

great and help a little, but I'm still not happy with them. If they

helped a little, the MBT's might help a lot. That purchase was my

second mistake. I want the MBT.

I left, walked back to my car, and the ramp would not deploy. It

would come out but go back inside before I could get in. I have a

heavy walker made for neurological problems (U-step). I got the

stupid idea that if I rolled my walker on the ramp when it came out

that it would draw it into the van. It worked at first, but when the

ramp got all the way in the walker hung over the edge. It fell off

the ramp and I was stuck. I couldn't take a step forward without

falling because I can't balance myself unless I have something to

hold onto. Another prayer sent the lady from the store running to my

rescue. I felt so bad, but I'm getting to the point that I'm not as

embarased as I am thankful that someone is there for me.

Now, I'm really afraid of being alone, especially without my wc. I

go to court May 18 for separation from my husband. I feel like I

have to do this in order to make sure my children get my half of what

I worked for.

My husband spent $10,000.00 dolars the last three months restoring a

1938 truck, but he would not make sure I had a safe bathroom. I'm

afraid I'm in for a nightmare. I have progress extrememly fast this

past few months and I know it is the stress. If I rest will I get

back to my normal fast progression?