I envy Wheelchair Kamikaze, he lives in NY - sidewalks, elevators, food, bagels, pizza, museums and more. We live on a hill in MD, beautiful trees, snakes, etc. but I don't drive, am in a chair, seldom get out, can't wheelchair anywhere except down drive. I loved this house, now can't go upstairs even. It took 9 years of not working 1 in a chair (that year did it) - I'm bored. Never expected this, was so happy and loved my freedom and life until now. MS sucks. Some days DH is te only grownup I see. Next year both kids go off to college. Empty nest and MS!