Wednesday, July 21, 2010

New Technology

Today we got the internet-hurray. No more having to go somewhere else to blog or get our email. I am so glad. Also today we had a visit from Technology for Independent Living. The technologist set up a device so John is able to turn a light off and on as well as the radio/CD player and a call bell. He is also now able to use the telephone – anyone in PR can expect a call as John practices getting good at using the phone! It takes quite a bit of practice and perseverance so he will be busy working for at least a couple of weeks if not longer. Please pray that John will have the patience to learn how to use these devices that are there to help him be independent.
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  1. AlmaJuly 21, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    John, this sounds so wonderful and exciting!!!!
    It will be so nice to do all these things on your own... Isn't it amazing how technology has come along..

    Pretty soon it will be old hat once you have mastered everything.... We will be praying for perserverance for you and God's patience as you learn these new devices....

    Love to you both...

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  2. Carol SansburnJuly 21, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    I love that John will learn to do these things! You will love it too Laverne when in the middle of the night he decides it might be time to read or listen to the radio! Everything will be back to normal then...
    So glad that there has been the development of these technologies.
    Blessings to you both. Carol

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  3. Sherri PiechnikJuly 21, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    John and Laverne, I'm so happy that home is becoming more 'home' as you (John) learn to use the technologies that are made available so you can do 'normal' things on your own. I'm realizing, through reading your blog, just how much I take so many things for granted - like the ability to turn a light on or off. Or even breath on my own!

    On those days that you feel down, please know that even those who don't know you REALLY well (like Frank and I) are praying for you.

    God is good and although we may not be really happy with the path He has carved out for us, we can rejoice that He NEVER leaves us to walk that path alone. May His peace be palpable in your lives.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 22, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    This is wonderful!

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