We have needed a lift for Dan since . . . August. A friend of ours, Emily at
Silverfox Limo, had a connection with a health care facility, and thought they might be able to help obtain a used lift for Dan.
Well, as blessings do come in many forms,
Inspiration Ministries of Walworth, WI came to the rescue and gave Dan, yes, GAVE as in FREE, an
Invacare 450 Battery-Powered Hydraulic Lift.
WOO HOO!!!
Thanks to the Schnake's, who help manage the facility, for hearing about and helping get us this much needed piece of equipment. Two of their children are graduates of CU . . . there always seems to be a
Cedarville U. connection. :)
As with most used things, there was a bit of tweeking in the past months. The battery needed replacing [which was found and ordered] and the lift sling did not work properly. When lifted, Dan's body folded in half and he slid right out of the sling.
NOT GOOD.
A few weeks later we were at the
RIC and took a look at and tried almost every type of available slings. Bingo! We found one, ordered it [no waiting here for Medicare or insurance, to help save our backs] AND it's all working great.
Previously Bill was the only one who could get Dan out of bed, but now Deb, family, nurses and friends are able to use the lift. What a great blessing we wanted to pass on to all of you.
Thanks
Inspiration Ministries, Schnake's, & Emily. [Jane too.]