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Wheelchair Shopping, after I had a stroke

Author: Vic

Once again Amazon.com to the rescue. Since I had my stroke in 2005 it’s been a very slow process regaining the use of my right hand. Early on I bought myself a cheap wallet to just get by on. Now I am feeling better and stronger and can use my right hand more so I decided to get a new one. Naturally I couldn’t go shopping at the mall to find a new wallet so I went to Amazon.com. But quite frankly, I am enjoying going to Amazon more than going to the mall. They have quite a selection and the reviews help me to determine if I might like the item. I also have prime shipping so it doesn’t cost me to have it shipped, and also no state sales tax. So even if prime shipping doesn’t cover it I can see the freight costs and decide whether I want it or not.


I ordered my new wallet last week after thinking about it for a couple of days.  I reviewed why I was thinking of a new wallet and whether this would be a good deal for me.  That's another  of the things I like about Amazon, I can think about it or I can go ahead and buy it.
Well, it just arrived and it is even better than I pictured  in my mind.
Amazon.com has really helped me to be more independent.  I used to be quite the shopper, always looking for the best deal.    I would drive all over town trying to find the best deals on things that I wanted.  Amazon has things from peanuts  to bed sheets , electronics to furniture, anything you desire.





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a visit to Bosnia



Author: Vic


    

          A visit to Bosnia
Today I had a chance to visit
with one of our staff who had just come back from Bosnia. Both of her parents come from Bosnia and she has many relatives there. They recently took a trip back to Bosnia and and took her with them. The part of the country that she visited was beautiful. Very European. She walked every where she went. She had become quite Americanized and this was the first time she visited. She was amazed at the diversity of people. She started to talk to an Oriental in the airport in English, and he replyed in perfect Bosnonian. She said she stumbled a bit and had to make her mind go to the native language.
She said something that really stuck out in my mind. It’s a very family oriented country. Not many fast food places , meals are cooked at home. As I thought about this I thought of my convalescent home. We are like a small family community ourselves. Many people from different places, speaking different languages. I confess it has taken me quite a while to get used to this as I am a native Californian! I am determined to embrace the idea of a small family European-style community. I think of the staff as my brothers and sisters and it truly affects my attitude. You would think that a stroke would be nothing to be happy about. I have decided to be grateful and be thankful to God. Because I have chosen this attitude I am much happier , and am able to enjoy peace .
                  
    




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Why I love Amazon and Prime shipping



Author: Vic


    

          
When I first had my stroke I thought life was over. I couldn’t move around and I couldn’t drive either. I was always a very handy person and would pick up the latest tools and sorts . I loved to drive! My daughter helped me so much to become PC savvy! She introduced me to Amazon.com, and it has become my favorite place to shop. You can trust them to do what they advertise. You don’t have to worry about your name getting into the great Internet. As you go on their site looking for something you’ll probably find it. One of my first purchases was a flashlight. ha ha. they had just what I was looking for at a good price. I have been shopping there ever since.
As I got better acquainted with them I signed up for prime shipping . This is where you get most of your packages shipped free , depending on what you order. You only pay the fee once a year and it qualifies for free shipping all year. I am very happy with this deal, and the return policy is excellent. Since I can’t get out and shop like I used to Amazon.com has made it great for me to shop. They have helped me get better because I realize I haven’t lost anything.



Check it out here! You also are allowed to “share” your Prime membership with one family member.

No extra cost. Amazing. They can use it too using their own account. I forgot how to add them, but there is a way in your account information in Amazon.

                  
    




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