Well folks,

I went to see Jenna today.  I remembered to take the things in the small bag 
that came with Victor, but you know what?  I didn't need to; they were fake, 
and they belong to Victor! Haha!  She gave me a big box, maybe about 18 
inches long, 10 inches wide and 8 inches deep.  It contains the two 
processors and alternative ear-hook sizes and something that goes around 
your ear so it fits snugly.  Other items include disposable and rechargeable 
batteries and recharger with adapter, a supply of microphone covers, 
accessories that you can plug into sound sources like TV and portable CD 
player, a dry-&-store container that has a crystal, a place for the 
processor without the batteries, and a long light bulb that takes the 
moisture out of the system.  She recommended that I put my hearing aid in 
there also.  Of course, there are reading materials, along with a DVD, that 
are useful, but we don't know yet if there is anything like a manual in 
Braille format; she'll find out.  If not, maybe we can find it online, like 
I have for other products.  If not that, maybe they can scan something and 
send it via email.

At first, I handled things gingerly as I learned to unattach and reattach 
parts.  She encouraged me by saying that the products are sturdy.  I guess 
they have to be, for kids to use them.  I'm still uncomfortable about 
pulling some things out, like the batteries, for fear that they'll fly! :) 
some of the parts are hard to do, but I'll probably get good at it with 
practice and maybe some finger-strength training.  There is a keychain with 
a small container where you can store extra batteries, but we both have a 
hard time opening it, so I doubt if I'll use it.

It sure helps when you can learn things hands-on, doesn't it?  I'll have the 
second half of the waiting period to play around with these things.

Now on to the big day!

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Sharon