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Matt: Mmmmm these are great pancakes Jenny.
Jenny: Thanks.
Matt: Wow I've never tasted pancakes quite so good. How do you do it, what's your secret?
Jenny: It's my Grammy's receipe. I took care of her while Mom was on menuevers, military mom you know how that is.
Matt: Well that explains why you're so proficient.......being in a military family. Where's your Grandmother now?
Jenny: Oh she passed away a few years back. My Senior year of highschool she got very ill.
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Matt: Mmmmm these are great pancakes Jenny.
Jenny: Thanks.
Matt: Wow I've never tasted pancakes quite so good. How do you do it, what's your secret?
Jenny: It's my Grammy's receipe. I took care of her while Mom was on menuevers, military mom you know how that is.
Matt: Well that explains why you're so proficient.......being in a military family. Where's your Grandmother now?
Jenny: Oh she passed away a few years back. My Senior year of highschool she got very ill. Matt: Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. I guess you were pretty close?
Jenny: Closer than close; she was like a 2nd mother too me. When I was little she'd have me help her cook and bake everything from SCRATCH! Grammy always said "If I can't spell it I aint eatin it".......so I prefer to cook from scratch too........ plus it makes me feel like she's still here with me. Mom let me have the furniture and wall paper from Grammy's room after she passed to remember her by.
Matt: Oh is that why your room is so......um.......old fashion looking? Jenny: Yeah that was all she had to leave behind........welll aside from the house which Mom still lives in, and a few moo moos and house coats that we donated. You don't mind the decor do you? Matt: Oh no not at all. When you moved in I said you could decorate it anyway you liked. I want you to feel at home here.......it's your home now too.
(They talked at length about their childhoods and what things they liked to do.)
Jenny: ........so after Grammy was well enough to come back home I took care of her instead of going off to nursing school.
Matt: Wow that explains why you're so good at being an attendant. I'd told Miss Michelle I thought you were born to do this type of work. Jenny: Well I think it helps when you're working for someone who's as much a pleasure to be around as you.
Matt: Oh I'm not all that.........just little ole me.
Jenny: well too me you're way more.........and the more I get to know you the more special too me you become. Matt I think you're amazing!
Matt:Nah........I'm not amazing. How about this; "Matthew Zachery Wheeler, disabled and simtastic"? I can have some T-shirts or a bumper sticker made up. (with a HUGE grin on his face)
Jenny: Matt you're a crack up.
Matt: Well how about helping a "crack up" get out of the house? Jenny: How about I help get my best friend get out of the house? Matt: Best friend? Really?
Jenny: Of course. I'd want to be friends with you even if I didn't work for you. (After breakfast was over the 3 of them set out for downtown. Matt refused to tell Jenny exactly where he wanted her to drive them too, just "down town".) Matt: OK Lumbar are you ready to suprise our special girl?
Lumbar: Woof.
Matt: I thought so.........I can't bear to see her on pins and needles either........well too long. Jenny we've decided you're going to go shop for some clothes. I know you haven't been since you came here. I always buy my clothes on-line, since the malls and boutiques all have stairs and no ramps; but we gents understand how you ladies love a good shopping spree. Jenny: Oh my gosh.........I have missed shopping for clothes! Oh thank you thank you thank you.
(She gave Matt a big bear hug around the neck and a kiss on the ckeek. The clearence tags beckoned to her.) (Some time later)
Matt: Too bad you don't know how to play poker Lumbar.
Lumbar: Arf Woof
Matt: Yeah I know you're probably right....... you'd win. (chuckling) Where is she? Oh there she is......she was just stuck in line for the dressing room........and now again at the register. (later they went out for a game of chess and some espresso)
Jenny: Hey Matt?
Matt: Yeah? What's up?
Jenny: I am so so sorry.
Matt: For what?
Jenny: For running off like that. I know it's been a long time since I've gotten to go shopping........but that's no excuse for leaving you out there like that. I just feel plain awfull! Matt: Hey before you go booking yourself any flights to Mexico to buy a sombrero, hide your head in the sand and change your name relax. I said to go in, in fact it was my idea........so you didn't abandon me. I made the choice to invite you to do something you don't ordinarily get too. Yes it sucks that I couldn't go in as well; but it doesn't mean that you should miss out on EVERYTHING just because something is inaccesable too me. Jenny: If you're sure......but I still feel like a heal.
Matt: Well how about some coffe to calm your nerves?
Jenny: Sounds good. I'll go get them.
Matt: Yeah good idea......I'm afraid of spilling something hot. Something cold like soda is just emberassing. he he he he (They continued to talk while sipping on their coffee. They'd talked about their pasts that morning, and now the topic of discussion turned towards the future.)
Matt: Well I guess right now I just try and live each day to the fullest.
Jenny: Why don't you think about the future?
Matt: I don't know really. I just haven't thought about ANYTHING long terms........not since...... Well the last time I'd thought about my future....... it was going to be as someones husband.
Jenny: You still could be some lucky girl's husband.
Matt: Uh huh sure. I'd have to get one to want me 1st.
(Jenny sighd)
Jenny: Say would you mind much if I did some gardening, a few flowers maybe a rose bush or two?
Matt: No of course not.
Jenny: Well then can a lucky girl......I mean do you mind if we grab a few things from the gardening store?
Matt: Sure. Hey and we'll have close parking. (After Jenny grabbed what she thought she'd like to plant they came back home) (Several hours later)
Jenny: What do you think? Do you like it? It's not too girly is it?
Matt: I like it. It just makes the place have that "feminine touch".
(This picture will be used for all future episodes/stories until any major changes occur) Matt: Let's see if he likes it.
Jenny: Oh I hope if he does he doesn't show it with the usual doggy way........at least not right away.
Lumbar: Arf....woof ( with a wagging tail, floppy wet tongue and smiles)
Matt: Yup I guess it's a keeper. (Later Matt and Jenny talked while watching TV. They wound up scooting closer and closer without even thinking)
(The time flew by fast.......and it felt good ........to be here......close to each other) (With out thinking.........before either of them could think about it, they found themselves gazing .......lost........swimming in eachothers eyes. Then the inevitable happened!) (Love was not only in the air.......it was undeniable.)
Jenny: I knew I was falling for you.
Matt: I'm not fallING.........I've fallEN.
Jenny: Oh Matt.......I've dreamt of.........feeling like this. Jenny: Oh this feels so good. You're a great kisser and an even better cuddler.
Matt: I've been dreaming of getting to do that for a few weeks now. I thought I had been inlove with Victoria......but as good as that had felt while things were good.........this feels so much better with you. Just having you around makes me smile. Jenny: Let's get you back in your chair Tiger. I'm glad you think I light up the room. And you make me feel like my head is filled with helium and my stomach full butterflies. Matt: Oh me too.
Jenny: Matt you make me feel so wonderful. I can't wait too wake up every morning. And sometimes at night I even wake up and look in on you. Matt: Why I haven't been sick and I've actually been having less seizures lately?
Jenny: Because I want to look at you. Matt: Wow I prayed for this very moment! Jenny: Really? You're exagerating.
Matt: No. I'm not. Ask the stars. Matt: The day Miss Michelle came over.........she'd noticed. And when you guys went out to take care of more paperwork.......I looked up saw a big luminous moon. It made me think of you. Because you can even light up the darkest of nights.
Jenny: I'm speechless.
Matt: Well I asked God if he would grant me a 2nd wish........if it would be for you too love me, and now that wish has come true. (Later that night Jenny talked too Matt.)
Jenny: I needed to talk with Miss Michelle about work. I know I usually stay while you see patients at the SCCNSRC, but if you don't mind I'd like to go ahead and see her here.
Matt: That's fine. I can have someone drop me off when we're done.
Jenny: Done?
Matt: It's Friday tomarrow. That's the day that the patients who are almost ready to go home get try going out in public.
Jenny: I didn't know that they did that at rehab centers.
Matt: Oh yeah. It's hard to get out there again. And it's easier if you are not the ONLY one being stared at. They'll get enough of that later. Now I'm used to being stared at, and so for them seeing that I'm not bothered makes it a little easier and not so uncomfortable for them. Did you forget?
Jenny: I forgot that Friday was tomarrow, but not that you go out with the SCCNSRC. I just thought you guys only did bingo and watched movies there at the center.
Matt: No the lifts were just broken so we were somewhat grounded. (The next afternoon while Matt was helping out at the Sim City Central Nervous System Recovery Center talking with patients and their families; and planning the much needed big night out with the lifts finally being in working order.)
Miss Michelle: So Jenny, what was it that was so important?
Jenny: I've been thinking a lot in the 2wks since your visit.
Miss Michelle: Oh? About what?
Jenny: I'm not sure........but I think there may be a problem.
Miss Michelle: Uh-oh! Well start from the top and lets see if we can't work it out. (Miss Michelle sipped her coffee while Jenny explained how they both were feeling; and about what happened while they were on the couch the day befor.) Jenny: So you see that's why I think that maybe it's inapropriate for me to be his attendant. Miss Michelle: Deer from the way it sounds........you guys are ..........just falling in love. It happens often you know. Jenny: I don't want to hurt him. I know that if I stay here I won't be able to stop myself from........
Miss Michelle: Let me just stop you right there. You're not the 1st person to have fallen for the client/patient like I said before. Physical Therapists, Dr.s, and nurses have all fallen for patients; and personal attendants and aides have fallen for thier clients.
Jenny: I'd have fallen for him if he had not been my client. I'm falling because he's fun to be around. He'd have turned my head even with out rolling around in an "eyeball magnet".
Miss Michelle: This is not something we exactly encourage; as it can make for strained work environment if anything goes sour; like anyother work situation. But I think if you guys go slow and keep the "what if's" in mind. I'm a firm beleiver in fate. And I think it was fate that allowed Matt too survive, and also what led you to be in this field; and I think it just might be fate that's bringing you two together. Jenny: I just can't seem to keep him off my mind. I can't even think about my chores with out thinking about him.
(The two women talked for a while longer. Not social worker to state employee, but woman too woman.) Miss Michelle: I'll just use the restroom before I leave. And I wish you two all the best of luck. Just don't get too carried away.
Jenny: Oh we haven't done much yet........only an embrace and a small peck. (Later that night Mr. burd came over too hang out with Matt. His wife was at SCCNSRC after having had a mild stroke, and it helped families to escape the surroundings of hospitals and charts with someone understanding who could listen.)
Jenny: Alright! Woot woot! Way to shread the slopes. Hey I'm going to fix dinner. Everyone hungry?
(a chorus of "yes"es comes quickly.........after all it's not just pancakes Jenny does from scratch.)
Jenny: Ouch! Oooh that hurt!
Matt: Oh no! Jenny? Are you OIK?
Jenny: I just cut my finger chopping the onions. Jenny: I'm OK. I just nicked my finger is all.
Matt: Let me see.
Jenny: It's a tiny scratch really.
(Jenny held out her finger for him too see. He gently kissed it.)
Matt: All better?
Jenny: I'm just fine now.
Matt: Is there anything I can do to help?
Jenny: Well you can wash and toss the salad for me.
Matt: Sounds good. You're sure you're OK?
Jenny: Yeah. I'm fine........now I'd better get back to preparing these burgers. (During dinner they talked about highshcool. At Jenny's Highschool, she was captain of her Varsity Soccer Team) Matt: I was never good at soccer or any other team sports........well except for bowling. I did that with the ASG (associated student government) members for our once a month social. Mr Burd: I was into racing.
Jenny: I hope you didn't street race.
Matt: There have been too many people hurt that way.
Mr Burd: Oh no never! I do it at the track anyway........that way I know how fast I am.
Jenny: Oh well that's terrific then in that case. It's always nice to have a hobby.
Mr. Burd: It's more than that It's turnd into a career for me. I'm an auto mechanic by trade now. I got started in my garage in highschool.........and here I am today; with my own repair shop; good thing for me.......it makes it so I can be with Song during the day. Lots of people have to work a 9-5 and sick leave and vacationtime only lasts so long; and many live long comutes from the nearest rehab center. We're only in our late 30's.......I thought a stroke maybe after retirement. But I have to go see her every day, she's my soul mate you know. Jenny: Hey Matt?
Matt: Yeah?
Jenny: Speaking of "soul mates".........that was what I needed to talk to Miss Michelle about.
Matt: I thought you said you needed to talk to her about work. I assumed you meant paperwork or something. What gives?
Jenny: I told her I wanted to be with you so bad...........that I'd be willing to work for someone else.........just to be with you. Matt: Oh my gosh Jenny. I never thought I'd be so lucky. I didn't think I'd be lucky enough to have my prayers answered a 2nd time. Oh no. Say that doesn't mean you'll be leaving?!?!?
Jenny: No. I'm not. Miss Michelle said I could still stay. She only cautioned me we should go slow.
Matt: Slow is fine. So long as slow has you here with my by my side. And if I'm REALLY LUCKY I may get to roll an angel down the aisle.
Jenny: Could that angel be me?
Matt: I sure hope so. Jenny.........I've fallen head over heals in love with you.........I with all of my heart.
The stories from now on will be entitled "Matt Z. Wheeler disabled & simtastic part #? + chapter name"
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22 Comment(s) posted so far
On Sep 1, 2007 wrote:
On Sep 1, 2007 wrote:
That is *sniff* so sweet
On Sep 1, 2007 LaurieR wrote:
Good job! They are finally together. Thought it wouldn't happen.... some people take so long to get there! Congrats on the front page!!
On Sep 1, 2007 MMs_Fan_01 wrote:
On Sep 1, 2007 floydine wrote:
Great story!
On Sep 1, 2007 jabire wrote:
I liked very must your history
Make more , please
On Sep 1, 2007 candy820 wrote:
as always a great chapter
On Sep 1, 2007 Karie wrote:
It's a good thing you're making them a couple, or I would have to hide your computer from you! Good job.
On Sep 1, 2007 qwww. wrote:
dats well gd
On Sep 1, 2007 mini_mike wrote:
as useal my best friend dose it again wtg bear this story has turned out to be an amazeing show of tallent .. you have many people on pins and needles just waiting for the next chapter in mats life and that says alot to also congrats
on makeing the front page you desurve it as always i love 
the story your best friend yogi bear
On Sep 1, 2007 caramellodream wrote:
How did you get your sim in a wheelchair?
On Sep 1, 2007 hiedibear75 wrote:
Thanks to all who have left such nice comments on my story.
The more feedback the better.
For those who are curios about Matt's wheelchair; it is from Windkeeper. One of these days I hope to find a more sporty looking wheelchair one that looks more like the one I use IRL and a vest for Lumbar (in collars so it can be taken off and on) so I could make things look all the more realistic.
Thanks too everyone who is enjoying, laughing and learning with the daily life of Matt., his service dog Lumbar, and personal attendant Jenny.
On Sep 2, 2007 snowangel993 wrote:
Very nice, I loved it! So romantic
lol
On Sep 2, 2007 rhondalee472 wrote:
This is still an amazing story. I hope for the best for Matt.
On Sep 4, 2007 spacemouse wrote:
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
On Sep 8, 2007 fallenangelohio wrote:
On Nov 11, 2007 civetinja wrote:
Great story !
On Dec 6, 2007 qasert wrote:
On Aug 20, 2008 tambriah wrote:
On Sep 10, 2008 QG wrote:
yeah! i totaly agree!! the *sync thoughtbubbles really makes it that much better, they make me giggle
as does your description of their love. that's the love i want too
On Oct 9, 2008 skyblue7377 wrote:
So sweet...I like this one alot
On Feb 19, 2009 maxi king wrote: