Anyhoo... Fallen Guy skinned up and bruised his knees, and cut his head in the fall. Hick told Fallen Guy that he thought he had a walker to loan him. The walker from his back surgery. Unfortunately, Hick's memory was not clear on that walker. Turns out it was NOT here, since Hick had previously loaned it to Fallen Guy for his wife to use, who tthen returned it, and Hick donated it to a Lions Club in a town where he goes to the auction.
"I felt bad that I didn't have that walker to loan him. So we went by the Habitat For Humanity place, and they had walkers for $20. So I bought one for Fallen Guy."
I don't doubt that Hick would spend $20 to get a walker for Fallen Guy. I just didn't know that Habitat For Humanity was in the business of selling walkers. Hick told me where it's located, but I didn't know about that. I suppose maybe they have a thrift store where they sell items that are donated.
Anyhoo... Hick made sure that Fallen Guy had a way to ambulate without falling, until he's recovered enough to get around on his own.
That's our Hick.
I had not heard of this before, and I am very pleased to know that this option is available. Medical related equipment can get quite expensive. When the time comes when you need a walker, especially in this kind of experience, it's nice to know you don't have to spend a couple hundred dollars for something only needed temporarily. It actually irks me that medical related equipment is so expensive. It's not like it's a toy that you play with - if you need it, you need it. Hicks getting ready to be worthy of wearing that Santa suit again, with his do gooding. Ranee (MN)
ReplyDeleteI don't know why Hick thought to stop by there for a walker. I suppose he's been in before, looking for appliances or flip-house items, and saw one. Hick is a year-round Santa!
DeleteHick's a nice guy. I didn't know that Habitat for Humanity had medical equipment like walkers for people either. I thought they just sold household furnishings at their stores.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I thought. I suppose maybe they just take any donation given to them, figuring any sale will benefit their organization. It might be because of our area, with a fairly small population that donates items here.
Deletei had a walker for knee surgery. But, after it and the commode a four-legged cane sat around for ten years, I donated it somewhere, a church thrift store, I think. Then, for another surgery, I needed another! I will never donate or sell another piece of ambulatory equipment ever. I don't know what I may need in the future. In this house are four walkers and about 10 canes of all sorts. We intend to keep it all after we don't need it.
ReplyDeleteThat was very generous of Hick to go and buy a walker for this guy. Very generous.
I had crutches for my knee surgeries, as did Hick. We had one pair left when The Pony broke his ankle. Since they were the old wooden kind, with the cushy parts disintegrated, we got The Pony the aluminum version. At least he had the old set to use for walking into the store to get fitted for the new crutches! Still don't know what they are! I hope The Pony keeps this recent pair in his spare bedroom closet!
DeleteHick would have given this guy his back surgery walker, if he hadn't already given it away. Hick is an optimist. He won't hang onto such things "in case" he might need them. Figures if he has an issue, he'll get other equipment.
That was handy finding a walker for $20, I'm glad Hick does these good things. Almost makes up for the trouble he causes you sometimes. I have an elderly neighbour (79) who now uses a walker, she takes her time walking from her flat to the front "fence" which is just a few rows of bricks about four high, then she sits there enjoying some sunshine before going back home. Another even older neighbour (88)also has a walker to get around inside her flat now, after falling over too many times, and she never goes out anymore. I used to visit her fairly often and should check in now and again, but I came to realise I don't really like her. So I'm in two minds about visiting. She has three cats for company.
ReplyDeleteHick has a knack for finding bargains. He's very good to other people he finds in need. He grew up with nothing, and likes helping others, now that he has the means.
DeleteI understand about your neighbor. You do what you can, but you can't put her needs over your own. Life is too short to be miserable visiting somebody whose company you don't enjoy.