I have not submitted articles to The Ekalaka Eagle for a couple of weeks. What’s that old saying? “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” That’s my excuse. I just had nothing to say.

Last week was our first use of the Carter Charter. Brice had checked it out to see that the wheelchair could load easily. And it did. In addition, the driver helped guide and secure the wheelchair in the van.

We traveled to Miles City for my 12:30 p.m. appointment. The visit took 45 minutes, then we picked up two Subway sandwiches and headed for home. It was the first trip we’d made to Miles City when Brice didn’t have to drive. He even snoozed a little.

I did one of the gymnastic moves my new chair is capable of: Tipping back at 45 degrees to relieve the weight off my bottom. I have a reclining wheelchair! Even my feet go up.

We’ve already secured its use again, when we will soon see the dentist in Baker.

Imagine a bus service coming to your back door just when you need it, and returning you there when everything is finished. That would be a dream come true. And it was.

When you no longer have a vehicle to transport you, or don’t want to drive, call Billie Elmore and make an appointment. Call early enough to make sure there are no conflicts.