Yesterday, I worked again with Ms Sato and her phone. She had some trouble with the assistive voice, as it wasn’t playing anymore. I quickly fixed this for her, and resumed practicing entering her message box, so she could listen to her texts. As I sat watching, I thought about the people I’ve met and the things we’ve helped them with. The staff at Chesterbrook are lovely and it is nice seeing them every Saturday. Ms Ellis and Ms Brockington have been a tremendous help to us, coordinating the sessions and promoting it at the home.
Closer to my heart are the people I’ve worked with – like Ms Sato, Bill, and the Vaughns. In a time where our lives move so fast, they have let me sit down for an hour or two and relax. They have amazing stories to share, which I would have never listened to if not for those Saturday computer classes. These are the people that have shaped our present, which often we take for granted. I know I have re-evaluated my priorities after spending so much time with the residents. I’m glad that I have no been only able to teach them about technology, but they have been able to teach me as well.