ECV/scooter questions

[Simba's Mom]

It looks like all of your other questions have been answered... so... This is for your Dad:

Dear Dad -

Hi. Just call me MamaBunny. Everyone else around here does.

I have spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and a bunch of other stuff going on medically. It's a long, boring list - you don't want to know, trust me!

I was just at WDW in February of this year. Prior to the trip, I bought my own ECV. Here's why:

Think of it like this - the ECV is a TOOL, and nothing more. There are plenty of folks (not just at WDW, but everywhere) who use them. I'll bet that you have seen someone at your local Wal-Mart or Target or grocery store using one of those big lumbering beasts to go shopping.

I have a walking stick/cane that I use to maintain balance when I walk or stand. That's a tool - nothing more. The eyeglasses that I use? A tool - to help me see better. Hearing aids? Yep, a tool - helps with the hearing, right? I'll bet you have used a calculator at least once in your life... that is a TOOL to help with math. (I stink at math, so I always have a calculator handy). These are all tools that people use every day. So you can see - an ECV is also a tool.

It's not about throwing in the towel. It's about using the tools that are available - and appropriate - to make the most of your time at Disney World, with your beautiful family.

I use my personal ECV as a tool - to get out in the world, and do things, and go places, and be myself again.

So, get on that ECV and ride. Smile at everyone, and make eye contact. Wave like a handsome Prince at all the pretty girls! Don't worry about what anyone else thinks; the chances that you will see ANYONE from Disney World outside of your trip ever again? You have better odds betting on the lottery. You stand a better chance of getting struck by lightning! You will NEVER see those people at Disney World again, in all likelihood. So don't worry about them. They are all too busy worrying about themselves, and taking "selfies" anyway.

Have fun, and let us know how your trip went!

Wishing you all the Magic you can find for your next trip

I just want to say thank you for this. I've re-read it so many times since you first posted this a couple weeks ago. It really helps.

 

[mamabunny]

I just want to say thank you for this. I've re-read it so many times since you first posted this a couple weeks ago. It really helps.

(((hugs!)))