Slightly Annoyed With How Much Things Cost The Disabled

I know that things are expensive in this world, but my god, is it really necessary for companies to charge ridiculous amounts for equipment that a person with a disability needs... or even wants?  I honestly think it is absolutely nuts! I understand that the disabled community are a special group of people, and that we have different and unique needs.  We can't just go to the store and buy a run of the mill wheelchair, table, or car...we have to almost always have to get things custom made.  I realize that because these things are custom made, that jacks up the price... but in my opinion companies take it too far.  All I can say is thank the lord for good insurance!  However there are some things that disabled people may want that most insurance will not cover!
      The other day, I was watching a show and it had a segment about biking and the disabled!  I thought it would be really cool for me to get my own bike that I could actually use.  After thinking about it, I remember how my parents and doctors tried to get my insurance to help pay for one.  But, my insurance denied me my bike because they deemed it,"recreational" instead of, "medically necessary ".  I wonder if insurance companies understand that something as simple as a bike, something that many little kids take for grated is something that disabled people could actually benefit from?  Without insurance, my bike will cost me over 2,000!   I wish insurance would help the disabled out when it comes to recreational activities and equipment.  Something has got to change!
Until next time!
~C

L.O.V.E. and Relationships

It's almost Valentine's day, or as I call it, "Single's Awareness day."  I am the typical young adult when it comes to my views on love and relationships.  I want to find that guy that makes my heart skip a beat, I want to smile a mile wide when he texts me!  :)  Being disabled however puts a totally different dynamic, and almost pressure on a relationship.  Most guys put such an emphasis on looks.  I have always had this fear that I will being judged for the way I am.  I always tell people, "if I didn't have this chair, things would be so much different."  I still have this irrational fear that when guys see my chair they will run away! I just wish that people wouldn't be so quick to judge, and actually give people with disabilities a chance.  I never thought that I would be able to meet a total sweetheart like that!  I thought that that type of guy only existed on books or movies.

Well, I was wrong. I met a great guy!  We went out to dinner, and even to a Ravens game.  I had such a great time.  Unfortunately, we are not together anymore.  Even though at times I feel sad that we are no longer together, I am truly blessed that he was in my life for the little time he was in it.  He showed me that total sweethearts do exist in this world.  He also showed me that I am worthy of a fantastic guy!  I am such a hopeless romantic it's crazy!  Now I know what those giddy feelings feel like, and I am so looking forward to feeling them again!
To all my readers that have a disability, let me be the first to tell you, GREAT guys do come around.  NEVER EVER feel like you aren't good enough for a relationship, it will happen sooner or later!  I had a friend always tell me, "you are the lucky one, you will always get the nice guys... us 'normal' girls have to go through the jerks first!"  I never believed my friend when she said this to me.  It turns out she was right.. we will get the nice guys first!"  When I do meet a total sweetheart again, I will be the luckiest girl ever!  All you need is faith!
Until next time
~C