You might also ask him the reasoning behind his desire for you not to have 
an I-Phone.  I would never have one myself.  Because I don't want to be 
connected to the internet as I travel.  I am concerned about the 
government's invasion of my personal privacy.  Which is why I haven't a 
camera on my computer, have all sorts of fire walls, and have a request for 
cookies on my computer.  That I know exactly what is being transferred 
between me and the outside world.  I am not on any social internet site for 
the same reason.  I have the GPS ability turned off on my personal smart 
phone.  With the exception of 911 access.  After all, if the government can 
spy on the pri minister of Germany's cellular phone communications.  What is 
there to prevent it from spying on me?  Who knows what information these 
cameras can be picking up without our knowledge if they are connected to the 
internet by this smart phone technology.  But, you might also ask him if 
there can't be a way to work out the possibility of having an I-Phone 
purchased for you.  All these fancy applications for the blind have assisted 
so many to make possible for them to lead more fulfilled lives.  I am sure, 
once he realizes this, he will agree with you it is a worthwhile thing for 
you to purchase.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jackie Shepherd" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: Please Pray, as I'm very Frustrated


> Pat, I agree with Bev and both Sharons will be praying also that not only 
> will he give you a better attitude, but also that he will recognize just 
> how much you could use an IPhone.  He simply does not realize just how 
> many applications on an IPhone are accessible for the visually impaired, 
> allowing them much more independence.
>
> Why today I was riding on the Lift to an appointment for Lift eligibility 
> for Bill, something required every three years,  when I decided to turn on 
> an app called "Blind Square," and it proceeded to tell me each street that 
> we crossed and some of the businesses on those streets.  It works that way 
> for walking as well.  To say the least, it was great!  There are other 
> apps that do similar things, as well as read money, color identification, 
> bar code scanning, OCR and Braille reading apps, internet capability, word 
> processing apps, and Podcasting apps to keep you up-to-date with current
> technology, etc.
>
> Please show him this and have him think about apps to help you be more 
> independent versus a recreational play thing.
>
> Jackie
>
>
> At 09:02 AM 2014-05-08, you wrote:
>>Hi Everyone,
>>
>>Please pray for my attitude, as I'm very frustrated.
>>
>>I wanted to get the iPhone 5S from Verizon. They have some great plans out 
>>there now and they are less money.
>>
>>I tried to talk to Vernon about this but he says we can't afford it, so I 
>>suppose I'll never get an iPhone. That's the way it looks right now.
>>
>>We have money for going on our anual fishing trip, and we have money to 
>>spend on the boat, but not to upgrade our phones. It's not a priority with 
>>him, and it is with me.
>>
>>He's not interested in an iPhone at all.
>>
>>It seems that anything I want to get is not okay.
>>
>>I can't even buy stuff from the Elijah list without getting in trouble.
>>
>>I bought two things last month, a total of $25.69 and he got upset with me 
>>about it.
>>
>>He tells me I don't understand money at all.
>>
>>
>>Thanks much.
>>
>>Many Blessings,
>>
>>Pat Ferguson
>>"I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." Phillippians 
>>4:13.