Monday, March 30, 2009
Jim's View
Greetings,
I wish you could have been with us in Austin, TX at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine conference. There were doctors, nurses and others in attendance who provide care for hospice and palliative patients. These folks provide such special and compassionate care. When they stopped by our display booth and learned about the FREE Audio Bibles we provide for their patients, a common response we heard was, "Oh,our patients will love this." One nurse who continually uses our service told us, "You will never know what the Audio Bibles you provide mean to our patients." What a blessing to be able to provide the Word of God to these dear folk who are in their last days on this earth.
Response from Recipients
A health care professional wrote, "Thank you for all you do in this ministry. I had you send an Audio Bible to one of my clients. She is thrilled to be hearing God's Word. You are reaching hearts for Jesus. Thanks for offering these at no cost to our clients. Most of our clients live off of $600 - $900 a month."
A friend and partner of our ministry told me about delivering an Audio Cassette Bible and player to a Nursing Home where he occasionally volunteers. It was greatly appreciated by the staff. On his next visit, he saw a gentleman going down the hall in his wheel chair listening to the Audio Bible through his head phones.
I have said it many times before, and I say it again. Thank you ministry partners. You are such a vital part of what we do. I cannot tell you what your prayers and support mean to us.
I hope you have a wonderful Palm Sunday as we look forward to Easter.
That is how I see it.
Until next time,
Jim
I wish you could have been with us in Austin, TX at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine conference. There were doctors, nurses and others in attendance who provide care for hospice and palliative patients. These folks provide such special and compassionate care. When they stopped by our display booth and learned about the FREE Audio Bibles we provide for their patients, a common response we heard was, "Oh,our patients will love this." One nurse who continually uses our service told us, "You will never know what the Audio Bibles you provide mean to our patients." What a blessing to be able to provide the Word of God to these dear folk who are in their last days on this earth.
Response from Recipients
A health care professional wrote, "Thank you for all you do in this ministry. I had you send an Audio Bible to one of my clients. She is thrilled to be hearing God's Word. You are reaching hearts for Jesus. Thanks for offering these at no cost to our clients. Most of our clients live off of $600 - $900 a month."
A friend and partner of our ministry told me about delivering an Audio Cassette Bible and player to a Nursing Home where he occasionally volunteers. It was greatly appreciated by the staff. On his next visit, he saw a gentleman going down the hall in his wheel chair listening to the Audio Bible through his head phones.
I have said it many times before, and I say it again. Thank you ministry partners. You are such a vital part of what we do. I cannot tell you what your prayers and support mean to us.
I hope you have a wonderful Palm Sunday as we look forward to Easter.
That is how I see it.
Until next time,
Jim
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Jim's View
Greetings. We are back home in Florida for a couple of days before we leave for Texas. I came home from the C-Sun conference in Los Angeles with a lump in my throat and joy in my heart. I was very moved by some encounters with folk who were blind and some who were in wheel chairs. One person was moved to tears when she found she could request an Audio Bible for her 93 year old grandparents who had been recently moved to a nursing home facility. I was very touched by some of the conditions we saw, but had great joy in my heart by being able to offer them a FREE Audio Bible. We had a wonderful response from the attendees. The orders we brought back will soon be filled and on their way to these individuals. How blessed we are to be able to provide God's Word to these dear people. As happens in almost every conference we work, several professionals came by our booth and expressed their appreciation for the services Aurora Ministries/Audio Bibles For The Blind provides to the individuals they serve.
Our team who worked the National Council on Aging/American Society on Aging in Las Vegas had a great conference. They were approached by a professional who told how she had requested an Audio Bible for an elderly woman of Russian descent. This Russian lady had been displaced in a care facility where no one spoke her language. The professional worker presented her the Russian Audio Bible and as a result saw a tremendous change in this elderly lady.
The exhibit booth was continually a busy place with people stopping by to learn how FREE Audio Bibles could be provided for the visually impaired and print handicapped people they served.
Responses From Recipients
A library coordinator said, "You guys are great! Thanks for all you do--I can tell you first hand that you have made a difference in many people's lives. I send you requests for Audio Bibles for people all the time." Another person writes, "Thank you so much for the Bible on tape. I have been listening to it each day. I am much encouraged by God's Word."
I must say "thank you" to all of our ministry partners who support us with your prayers and contributions. You are such a vital part of this ministry in bringing hope and encouragement to those around the world who benefit from this ministry. I don't know what we would do without you!!
That's how I see it.
Until next time,
Jim
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Jim's View
Hello from California,
We have just finished a successful conference with the California Educators and Transcribers for the Visually Handicapped. We had the opportunity to meet a number of educators and other professionals who work with the visually impaired and share with them about our ministry. Many were surprised and thrilled that free Audio Bibles were available for the visually impaired people they work with. We were also able to meet and talk with many of the visually impaired attendees and sign them up for a free Audio Bible.
Ben and Steve reported a great response at the End of Life Symposium in Orlando. The Bible is vitally important to those who are nearing the end of their life here on earth. God's Word offers them much comfort, hope, and assurance. We are privileged to provide this service for them.
Responses From Recipients
An activity director writes, "We are faced with the joy and challenge of helping, loving and assisting others in the best way possible. With so many mental and physical issues, that is not always easy to do. I was faced with providing an activity for a resident who speaks Creole. I must thank Aurora Ministries/Audio Bibles for the Blind. I requested an Audio Bible in Creole and did a program with this resident alone. What happened since then can only be called beautiful. It was such a breakthrough for the resident and myself."
We get letters, emails and calls every week thanking us for the Audio Bibles we have provided for some visually impaired or print handicapped person. I would certainly be remiss if I did not pass along those thanks to all of our partners who help to make this vital service possible. Thank you for your prayers and continued support.
That is how I see it.
Until next time,
Jim
We have just finished a successful conference with the California Educators and Transcribers for the Visually Handicapped. We had the opportunity to meet a number of educators and other professionals who work with the visually impaired and share with them about our ministry. Many were surprised and thrilled that free Audio Bibles were available for the visually impaired people they work with. We were also able to meet and talk with many of the visually impaired attendees and sign them up for a free Audio Bible.
Ben and Steve reported a great response at the End of Life Symposium in Orlando. The Bible is vitally important to those who are nearing the end of their life here on earth. God's Word offers them much comfort, hope, and assurance. We are privileged to provide this service for them.
Responses From Recipients
An activity director writes, "We are faced with the joy and challenge of helping, loving and assisting others in the best way possible. With so many mental and physical issues, that is not always easy to do. I was faced with providing an activity for a resident who speaks Creole. I must thank Aurora Ministries/Audio Bibles for the Blind. I requested an Audio Bible in Creole and did a program with this resident alone. What happened since then can only be called beautiful. It was such a breakthrough for the resident and myself."
We get letters, emails and calls every week thanking us for the Audio Bibles we have provided for some visually impaired or print handicapped person. I would certainly be remiss if I did not pass along those thanks to all of our partners who help to make this vital service possible. Thank you for your prayers and continued support.
That is how I see it.
Until next time,
Jim
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Jim's View
Greetings from warm and sunny Florida with temperature in the low 80s today.
We recently returned from the SECO conference in Atlanta where we received a very good response from optometrists who were happy to learn about our FREE Audio Bibles for their visually impaired patients. One doctor said, "This is great. I have a number of patients with macular degeneration who will love this." Others had glowing reports and told us they have been recommending our service for years and what a benefit it is to their low vision patients.
Our team that attended the AMDA conference in Charlotte received a very good reception. The AMDA group sees many patients who would greatly benefit from the free service we provide. They were happy to take back information to pass along to their visually impaired and print handicapped patients. Many came by our booth to tell what a blessing this service is to their patients.
We often hear comments like "You will never know what this means to our patients," or "Keep up the good work," or "Bless you for what you do."
Macular degeneration is a major cause of loss of vision in our aging population. This condition makes it difficult or impossible to read or recognize faces, even though there is sufficient peripheril vision permitting the person to carry on other daily activities. One study estimated 1.75 million U.S. residents have advanced age-related macular degeneration with associated vision loss. That number is expected to grow to almost 3 million by 2020.
RESPONSES FROM RECIPIENTS
An email from a health care provider reads "Thank you soooo much!! ... we just received the Audio Bible and my patient is more than thrilled... I've never seen her so happy...so happy she even got teary eyed...thank you so much for doing this for all of us. We appreciate it greatly."
A gentleman from MN called to thank us for the audio Bible he had just received. He said he had made it a practice to read through the Bible every year since he came to Christ at the age of 20 years. Because of his low vision, he has not been able to read his Bible for the past sever months. He said his Audio Bible would enable him to continue his Bible reading. He is 98 years old!!!
One of the complaints from people who have lost their ability to read is that they can no longer read their Bible. There are thousands of visually impaired and print handicapped who want and need the comfort, inspiration and direction they receive from the Scriptures. We rejoice that we are able to provide these people with their own Audio Bible. Your partnership with us helps to make this possible. Thank you for your prayers and financial support.
That is how I see it.
Until next time,
Jim
We recently returned from the SECO conference in Atlanta where we received a very good response from optometrists who were happy to learn about our FREE Audio Bibles for their visually impaired patients. One doctor said, "This is great. I have a number of patients with macular degeneration who will love this." Others had glowing reports and told us they have been recommending our service for years and what a benefit it is to their low vision patients.
Our team that attended the AMDA conference in Charlotte received a very good reception. The AMDA group sees many patients who would greatly benefit from the free service we provide. They were happy to take back information to pass along to their visually impaired and print handicapped patients. Many came by our booth to tell what a blessing this service is to their patients.
We often hear comments like "You will never know what this means to our patients," or "Keep up the good work," or "Bless you for what you do."
Macular degeneration is a major cause of loss of vision in our aging population. This condition makes it difficult or impossible to read or recognize faces, even though there is sufficient peripheril vision permitting the person to carry on other daily activities. One study estimated 1.75 million U.S. residents have advanced age-related macular degeneration with associated vision loss. That number is expected to grow to almost 3 million by 2020.
RESPONSES FROM RECIPIENTS
An email from a health care provider reads "Thank you soooo much!! ... we just received the Audio Bible and my patient is more than thrilled... I've never seen her so happy...so happy she even got teary eyed...thank you so much for doing this for all of us. We appreciate it greatly."
A gentleman from MN called to thank us for the audio Bible he had just received. He said he had made it a practice to read through the Bible every year since he came to Christ at the age of 20 years. Because of his low vision, he has not been able to read his Bible for the past sever months. He said his Audio Bible would enable him to continue his Bible reading. He is 98 years old!!!
One of the complaints from people who have lost their ability to read is that they can no longer read their Bible. There are thousands of visually impaired and print handicapped who want and need the comfort, inspiration and direction they receive from the Scriptures. We rejoice that we are able to provide these people with their own Audio Bible. Your partnership with us helps to make this possible. Thank you for your prayers and financial support.
That is how I see it.
Until next time,
Jim
Monday, March 2, 2009
Jim's View
Conferences
We are looking forward to exhibiting at the Southern Council of Optometry Conference (SECO) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta this week and sharing with Optometrists how their visually impaired patients can receive a free Audio Bible. Come by and see us at booth 1556 and visit with Jim and Betty. We will also have a team exhibiting at the American Medical Directors meeting in Charlotte, NC to tell doctors and other health care professionals about this free service for their visually impaired and print handicapped patients. Drop by booth 822 and visit with Steve and Ben.
RESPONSES FROM RECIPIENTS
We received an email from Pat thanking us for his Audio Bible. He said, "It will be a great help as I am legally blind. WOW what a study aid. Again I say thanks."
A social worker from Michigan emailed us to express her appreciation for the service we provide for the clients she serves. She visits with individuals receiving both home and hospice care. She said, "To be able to offer your free resources to these individuals is . . . well, there are no good words to express it. Thank you for what you do."
I say thank you to our partners for what you do in helping to make it possible to continue to offer FREE Audio Bibles to these individuals and many more who are visually impaired and print handicapped.
That is how I see it.
Until next time,
Jim
We are looking forward to exhibiting at the Southern Council of Optometry Conference (SECO) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta this week and sharing with Optometrists how their visually impaired patients can receive a free Audio Bible. Come by and see us at booth 1556 and visit with Jim and Betty. We will also have a team exhibiting at the American Medical Directors meeting in Charlotte, NC to tell doctors and other health care professionals about this free service for their visually impaired and print handicapped patients. Drop by booth 822 and visit with Steve and Ben.
RESPONSES FROM RECIPIENTS
We received an email from Pat thanking us for his Audio Bible. He said, "It will be a great help as I am legally blind. WOW what a study aid. Again I say thanks."
A social worker from Michigan emailed us to express her appreciation for the service we provide for the clients she serves. She visits with individuals receiving both home and hospice care. She said, "To be able to offer your free resources to these individuals is . . . well, there are no good words to express it. Thank you for what you do."
I say thank you to our partners for what you do in helping to make it possible to continue to offer FREE Audio Bibles to these individuals and many more who are visually impaired and print handicapped.
That is how I see it.
Until next time,
Jim
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