2quilt, what a great idea, picking that stuff up at estate sales. Of course! ... brilliant idea!!

pandora, I hope you have at least taken this commode chair down a notch or two by giving it a funny name... 'pooper chair' comes to mind (in light of how my best friend's kids always thought 'pooper' was the funniest word ever created -- ever!! -- imagine 3, 4 and 5 year olds giggling *hysterically* at the thought of the word, LOL) ... but I am sure you can think up something much more creative.

I think you are lucky to be able to have such tools to help you deal with your injury. Screw that nurse -- she doesn't know what she's talking about!

And I think you are incredibly strong to live with the pain and limitations it presents every day. I don't think I am anywhere near as strong as you are.

And I think you are incredibly strong for being able to share your feelings with us. There are a lot of people who can't even look themselves in the mirror, let alone own up to their honest feelings.

Keep your chin up and I hope you will get a laugh out of my suggestion for the creative name for the chair, I am only trying to give you something to smile about. :)

Bailey