Swallowing my Pride in the Safari

Today we decided to visit the San Diego Safari Animal Park. Little did I know that my family had made plans behind my back about how I was going to make it through the park. For me I figured I would go as far as I could go and then see how far that would take me. But they had already decided to rent me a electric wheel chair at the park.

I was very hesitant at first and because of my stubborn pride I told them no way and that I would be fine! I felt so embarrassed because I am only 45 years old and the only other people in wheel chars were old! I guess I am getting older but in my mind I don't feel old! My family insisted that I get one and told me they would not take no for an answer! I tried every way to get out of it but deep down I knew that I probably would not make it very far on my own two feet!

After about 10 minutes into the park and seeing all of the small hills I would have had to climb in the park I realized how grateful I was for my families persistence in this matter. I don't know why it is so hard for me to admit that I can't walk through such a simple thing as a park. I had to realize today that it is better for me to be with my family in a wheelchair then have to sit at home and miss out on all the fun… Or I would have pushed myself to walk the park and then be down for a couple days and have to miss out on the fun because of the flare I would have been in.

Later tonight I thanked my family for helping me once again realize what I can and can not do! I had a great time and actually out-lasted my family! After a few hours they were exhausted and wanted to go home and I still had some energy left thanks to the shaded electric wheelchair!

The wheelchair that saved me today!

Riding it with Landee was the best!

J'Dee taking over my ride!!!

Kaylee, Niah and Bubba as "The Lemurs" 

                                                           J'Dee and Landee in the Nest!

Bubba, Landee and Kaylee with the Rhino

"Landee the Lemur"

Our little Gorilla!

"Just Hatched"

GET ME OUT OF HERE!

 Niah having fun

Niah as "Turtle Turtle"

 THE GANG!

Bubba and Niah as Bats

Ready to go on a safari adventure

MOM and Baby Gorilla

Baby just hanging on for dear life

Landee and Daddy as bats

BABY BAT

We had such a fun time today but could only stay about 3 hours. It was a very fun but exhausting day! I was glad I swallowed my pride today and got in a wheelchair and was able to enjoy myself much more not having to worry about lung pain and breathing problems! So thankful for a wonderful family who reminds me of my limits when I really need it!