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i got my handicap sign!!

ricanfemale30
ricanfemale30
Victory is mine finally!! A small battle win in the war with my body and the government( "the man")..I went to the DMV with my dad and I spent about an hour n poof!! Handicapped placard Woohoo!! I always said when I get it my bf and I should go to Walmart on a busy day!! We went to today packed as usual and we get right in front! Eat my dirt fakers! I knew people were looking at us like wtf why do they get to park there?!(my bf was driving) he noticed and said here ill walk wit a limp if these people wanna see something lol so he was walking all messed up..I like how he lightens my mood and takes the spotlight off of me..we went in happy that he didn't have to circle circle circle for parking!
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Great for you! It helps so much to be able to park close when we need it, doesn't it? Keeping a great mood is so helpful!! Helps to remember to be joyful and full of humor!
lchoppel
lchoppel
You can count on this as being a blessing. Truly one of the best things about MS is knowing when you need it, a potential parking space is close and reserved just for you!
LarryLDN
LarryLDN
Down here in Florida, sometimes the non-H spots are open & the H's are all full. Esp at Costco type stores.

I park in them at times, some have given me looks before I get out of the car, of course "because I Just Look So Good". I try to park near supermarket carts, they help walking better than a cane.
jennilee68
jennilee68
I just got my placard today! It is nice. It is raining like crazy today and I was able to use it. I also got my cane today so that walking is a bit easier. I never realized how much I strain my left leg when I don't have a walking aid. Now I feel more balanced and stable. Now no worries about walking forever on a rainsoaked parking lot and fearing that I will trip over myself due to foot drop.
tarabunnyears
tarabunnyears
I put off getting mine, because there are people worse off. But then i found I was staying home more and more because it took too much out of me to go out. So I got one and find myself getting out more. That quick run into walmart is soooo much easier. I think you will find it really helps at times.

I don't use it on my good days... which are rare, but when i do use it, it is a lifesaver.
ricanfemale30
ricanfemale30
Yea thanks everyone! And kudos to all who have one..I only used it once so far cuz I don't drive myself really..but we deserve one..on days I feel good I would imagine me not using it but ya damn right ima use it!..
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah! i am waiting for mine anyday now, my doctor would not fill my form till he diagnosed me, he finally filled it out, i cannot wait to get it! I have such a hard time getting around, i walk with a shopping cart and sometimes i dont go too far. cant wait till christmas!
docruth
docruth
I am grateful I have one. I use my wheelchair when we go shopping, when I can go. It seems like we have to circle the parking lot more because more and more people are getting the placards. And not too many are "faking it"! Certainly and epidemic!
deleted_user
deleted_user
good for you! it helps
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