Van & Chair update

I'm not sure if I posted this before, but we bought a handicap van the weekend before Joshua was born and my power wheelchair was delivered in Dec. It took a few weeks to get the locking mechanism installed on my chair and in the van, so yesterday was the first time we used the van to get around. As much as I hate having to be in the chair, it was great being able to steer myself and face whatever direction I wanted. I loved having a little bit of independence back. The downside was the process of getting me and out of the van, which took 10-15 minutes each time and required Bob to push and turn the chair (it is very heavy!) So, even though it's more expensive we are going to check into trading the van in for a different one that is easier to use. For now, we will likely go back to using the Kia even though I've almost fallen twice (Bob has caught me both times.) This is one area, chair and van selection, in which we wish we'd had more knowledge and/or support.