tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038874633680488031.post5560526044548358506..comments2022-11-05T09:47:29.889-04:00Comments on Another day with MS: Why is it so difficult?MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17342840288853342570noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038874633680488031.post-85249419521340688612011-04-15T10:14:26.457-04:002011-04-15T10:14:26.457-04:00Karen,
As always thank you for your comment it mea...Karen,<br />As always thank you for your comment it means a lot.<br />Personally I think I would feel better if I turned in my license by my own and certainly wouldn't want to cause any type of situation where the license would be revoked. That would in essence mean something happened and that frightens me.<br />The funniest thing is I'm still carrying the letter meant for my family physician in a bag attached to my wheelchair in the event that I would want to drop it off eventually.<br />Time will tell.<br /><br />Anonymous,<br />You know you're right it's not really about the driving I mean I haven't driven for six months and I don't miss it so what is it?<br />I'm leaning towards handing them in.<br /><br />Muffie,<br />I definitely think it's a good idea to renew the license even if you do not drive, one never knows what the future holds and it would be a shame to have to start everything over again.<br />You may already be aware yet there are small cheap devices made of plastic which you slip over your key and gives you something much bigger to hold on to and with more leverage when turning the key. Consider a hand controlled unit for the gas and brake, they are extremely easy to use and very safe. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone!MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342840288853342570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038874633680488031.post-1889142499878773262011-04-13T18:24:15.916-04:002011-04-13T18:24:15.916-04:00I'm starring in the same dilemma -- my license...I'm starring in the same dilemma -- my license is due for renewal this summer. I think I'll have it renewed, even though I no longer drive. Maybe someday I'll get back the ability, and I won't have to reapply. It's also good ID.<br />When my right leg got weak, I just used it for the gas pedal, and taught myself to use the left foot on the brake. Now my right hand is so bad, I can't even turn the key in the ignition, and switching gears is nearly impossible. So, I've become adjusted to being a passenger -- not so bad really.<br />Peace,<br />MuffMuffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542678482763101104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038874633680488031.post-64785834180201649302011-04-13T15:56:05.893-04:002011-04-13T15:56:05.893-04:00I handed mine in before it was taken off me - one ...I handed mine in before it was taken off me - one last act in my control! It was still incredibly sad and hard to stomach. Even though I had been in my wheelchair for a while it was the first time I felt truly different to the rest of the population - might sound over dramatic, but I think I underestimated at the time just how much it was going to hit me.<br /><br />Whatever you decide is the best decision for you - but it's not really about the driving! (And of course now, a year or so later, I couldn't give two hoots about it!)<br /><br />Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9038874633680488031.post-79037625883829736972011-04-13T10:09:03.963-04:002011-04-13T10:09:03.963-04:00Oh...this is a tough one. Driving represents freed...Oh...this is a tough one. Driving represents freedom, choice, and independence. Having to give it up, can feel like you have lost all those things.<br /><br />I don't know which would be harder, being told you are not capable of driving anymore, or deciding yourself not to renew your license.<br /><br />Should you go through all the required medical examinations to determine if you can keep your license? If it means that much to you, to have that active license in your wallet, then I would say, give it a go. <br /><br />But if you already know that your driving days are over, and you don't really miss it, then why put yourself through all those tests.<br /><br />Sometimes it is better to let things go, rather than have them taken away. <br /><br />Not an easy choice Michael. I wish you all the best in making your decision.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051732856820479687noreply@blogger.com