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Friday, September 23, 2011

I Drove my Smart Car with Hand-Controls


I finally drove my new Smart car for the first time.....I can drive it now with the hand-controls installed!

At first I drove Hubs around town to practice with....

then I Drove alone to:
my Chiro
grocery store 
then to the Dentist

I used to be independent back when I drove my van but a van is totally different....

I am a nervous wreck enjoying this new adventure since I am a Pioneer with the Handicap Smart Car!

BTW
Photo above is deceiving since I walk wobbly!   However, I am Thankful for every wobbly step that I take!

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31 comments:

  1. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Congratulations! It must feel good knowing you can get to where you need to go now :-)

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  2. Chatty CroneSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I am so proud of you and so happy for you! Pretty lady! sandie

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  3. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Wahoo, I am doing a one leg happy dance for you!!! That is one cute little car. I bet it feels awesome to get out and boggie around town now on your own.

    I wobble too but for different reasons but with the lords help I get around and happy that I can.

    Get down with your bad self in that car!! God Bless and keep you safe.

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  4. AleneSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    This looks fun. Boy you are really getting with the modern, girl! Love it.

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  5. sprinklesSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Congrats! I know it must feel good to have some independence back.

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  6. ed pilollaSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    you are a pioneer. this is an adventure. hopefully, you will lose all nervousness and this transportation becomes something you don't even think about anymore:)
    ps: i haven't seen the vehicle that looks like your here lately, but when i do i will snap a photo:)

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  7. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Yeah!!!! I wonder if you are the first one to do this with a Smart Car? I bet you were a bit scared at first, but soon it should be just part of your normal routine. You said the van was very different, did you have one of those ramps that come out and you can roll up into it? I'm thinking this would be easier to drive and a lot more maneuverable than a big van, and also easier to park.

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  8. JudySeptember 23, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Congratulations! You inspire me.
    Judy

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  9. JoanneSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you!!!!
    You know whats next....Girl's Road Trip!!!

    I can be ready in an hour! :O)
    Blessings, Joanne

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  10. Eat To LiveSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Oh Kim... how great!! I am very happy for you and also happy you can take steps... wobbly or not.

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  11. Elephant's ChildSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Oh wow! I am so happy for you I have tears in my eyes. CONGRATULATIONS. AND JUBILATIONS.

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  12. Lisa EmrichSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Congrats!! That is so very cool. Yay for independence...and fun.
    Lisa

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  13. KarenSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Woohoo Kim!!! I bet it feels great to have your independence back!

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  14. MichelleSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    yay! How wonderful! Such a great accomplishment!

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  15. Debra She Who SeeksSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Watch out, world! Here she comes in the Smart Car!

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  16. A Brit in TennesseeSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    How exciting !
    I hope it makes your days a little brighter and a whole lot easier...
    It's a pretty color :)
    ~Jo

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  17. S. EtoleSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    That is so cool ... yea for you! Enjoy.

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  18. WandaSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Woohoo Kim!

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  19. BARBIESeptember 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Oh this is such exciting news. I am so happy for you! I bet you look great in that little car of yours.

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  20. Just Be RealSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    I bet you love the freedom of driving now even more! Congrats dear one.

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  21. WebsterSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Kim, you may walk wobbly, but you stand tall and proud. That is one great rig you have there. May you enjoy many independent excursions in it.

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  22. SueannSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    How marvelous!!! You look fantastic and congrats on your new car. It is fabulous!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  23. MadSnapper n BeauSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I am so happy for you, you did it! the car is so cute and is just perfect since you don't have far to walk from front to back. you look just as cute as the car! congrats on your new buggy that carries your scooter. did hubby get scared while riding? LOL

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  24. awbSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Way cool, enjoy!

    Andy

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  25. Flying high in the sky....September 25, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    My God!!!! you made my day!!! what a beautiful news !! and look at you ... you are so smart!!!!! beautiful!!!! thanks for making me happy :)

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  26. Linda Grace CoxSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Kim,
    How fun!!! I'm afraid I might need to look into that in the near future! I'll be checking in with detailed questions!
    Linda

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  27. ArtsnarkSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    That is so cool! What a great car & love the photo. You look good :)

    Thanks so much for stopping by the blog. Wishing you a wonderful week!

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  28. Velvet Over SteelSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    AWESOME, Kim!!! I am so proud of you!!! However, I would be nervous too, it's perfectly normal. So don't let that slow you down one little bit!

    Independence is such a wonderful thing!!! The picture of you is beautiful too, just like you, Kim!!!

    Enjoy all your new adventures!! :-)
    Big Hug,
    Coreen XO

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  29. Deborah September 26, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    OMGoodness, that is AWESOME!!!
    xxoo
    Deborah

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  30. GlendaSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Oh, I love it!! Congrats and hope you enjoy many happy times driving in it! Red is a great choice!!

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  31. BirdieSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Yes! How great it is to read this. Wobbly or not, you look gorgeous and happy. Good. Very good.

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