Well, things in the universe are shifting! I put my name in several barrier free handicap accessible housing about 2 years ago because things were getting harder for me to do. The one thing that was the hardest was getting in and out of my bathtub when I showered. I have not showered now for almost 2 years and wash up at the kitchen sink and sit on my toilet for the rest of my body. Not showering I felt was the last straw for me and I felt defeated.

On September 24, 2020 I received a call from one of the places I applied for saying if I wanted the apartment to call back. At first, the message with phone number, I thought it was from another doctor’s office. I didn’t answer the call. My gut kept bugging me so I looked at the message that was left. I got so excited and hopeful. Called the woman back, asked her what all kinds of questions. Number one was did the have a walk in shower? She said, “YES”. I got so excited. Made an appointment for September 28th.

The day arrives, my friend who helps me with everything came and got me to go to the apartment appointment. When the manager of the apartments opened the door, a big burst of sunshine, white, clean, brand new apartment became my needs became so real and the light at the end of the tunnel was within reach. Everything was open, bright, clean, accessible, just simply amazing.

After viewing the apartment, I said I wanted it. I was super nuts to turn it done. We all headed back to the office and discussed all that needed to be done. Deposit to hold the apartment needed to be made. Rent estimated was roughly $300 less than what I am paying now. Paperwork was filled out and signed. The waiting begins. The manager said it will take 30 days for all the paperwork to be processed and things like background checks, bank information verified, social security information collected, and other personal stuff.

My sister flies into town for the week on October 9th. I called and made an appointment again for October 12th, so I could show my sister. We go, she’s impressed. We – sister, manager and I all go back into the office and was told I was approved for the apartment. The relief and happiness was just unbelievable and emotions just overwhelmed me. My gratitude and being patient, praying, asking for this in the universe paid off. I forgot everything I was supposed to do. Ha! The MS journey of my new chapter begins.