I don't know if there are words to express how grateful I am for technology! I had a Spanish speaking passenger today who spoke literally no English. My ability to communicate with him meant the difference between he and his wife making it to their Whale Tour pick up point, or missing the shuttle that would take them there.
Realizing that speaking slower and louder, but still in English wasn't going to get the job done (why is it I would think speaking slower and louder would help?? :) I remembered I have google translate on my phone. I used it to translate the instructions into Spanish, and so far as I know they made their pick up with no further problems. YAY! Problem solved with technology!
The most important reason I'm grateful for technology is the ability it gives me to Skype with my family! It was a long (but good) day, and I was so excited to talk with Larry via Skype tonight.. Even just a few minutes of face time each day makes such a difference in my ability to keep focused on the incredible opportunity I have to be here in Juneau, and to keep a good attitude about being away from home even when I miss my family so very much. So many people have sacrificed so I can be here. Larry is making the greatest sacrifice so I can fulfill a dream, and I love and appreciate him so much for being the kind of man and husband he is to me. People I work with at church are taking on extra responsibilities while I'm away, and Sarah is taking on lots of things at home to make sure our house stays in order in my absence. To have anything but a good attitude is so ungrateful and disrespectful to those who have supported me in my adventure.
So technology is the BOMB today! And I am so grateful for the convenice it offers.
TTFN!
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