Advantages Of Owning A Mobility Scooter

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Advantages Of Owning A Mobility Scooter

A mobility scooter is a great method of giving those who are unable to walk or those who are unable to walk long distances the ability to be self-dependent. After an accident, you want to do things but can’t move around too well. You can use a scooter to get out, get to work, get to the store and see the doctor without having to Wheelchairs . They are great investments that can be enjoyed for several years.

The electric models are very versatile and are used to perform many functions. They are used in the foldable and utility types most often. But perhaps where they perform their greatest task is in assisting the elderly or disabled. It wasn’t too long ago that these mobility vehicles had a very limited distance, but with the advancement of batteries and their capacities they can now be used for an entire day before needing to be recharged.

Electric movements are made possible using the handlebars that are located in front of you while sitting in the three-wheel scooter chair. The handles look a bit like bicycle handlebars will look. Soft rubber grips are located on each side of the handlebars for those who are sitting in the scooter for a few hours to have easy mobility with the hand controls. For the disabled, the ease of using a scooter is all a choice. Many have electronic handles, joysticks, and even foot controls. Many also feature seatbelts, which for added safety should be worn if included. The speed of the mobility scooter can be controlled easily and some have a top speed of over 10 miles per hour, but you do not have to drive it this fast and doing so can reduce the charge of the battery dramatically. It is important to note that mobility scooters that will travel on main roads should be equipped with taillights and headlights with speed of 8 mph minimum, as provided by law.

Using your own scooter is going to allow you the freedom to travel in the retail setting while still feeling comfortable. You make the personal seat adjustments to your scooter, adjust the handle bars and the controls to your personal liking, and the scooter settings will stay that way, because you are the only one who is using your scooter. Your personal scooter is just like your car, your personal transportation.

The type of personal mobility scooter you buy will depend upon several factors. Including weight of the user, whether the scooter will be used mostly indoors or outdoors and the amount of usage involved. Make sure you inform your salesperson of these factors. Don’t get talked into buying a scooter you don’t need. You should purchase a mobility scooter new from a reputable dealer. This way you are guaranteed that the device is in perfect working order and will provide years of reliable service.

Physically handicapped individuals can now optimize and enjoy more their freedom and independence. There seems to be no end to what man can achieve. In fact, we seem to be limited only by our own imagination. It is only a matter of time before man can achieve all of his dreams, hopes and aspirations.

For more info on mobility products like Stair lifts or Wheelchair lifts visit Better Life Mobility Centers. We will do whatever it takes to make sure your mobility needs are met. Our friendly staff is here to help you find the right, high quality Mobility products .

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Mobility Products Warranty And Insurance

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Mobility Products Warranty And Insurance

It is now possible to take a warranty (extended) and accidental damage insurance to cover home mobility products which include adjustable beds, riser recliner chairs and Stair lifts . Therefore in the event of an accidental damage including mechanical or electrical breakdown, protection will be offered. Such warranties and insurance can be taken out on both new and used products. However before taking out a warranty it is worth considering that a new product may be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

Periods usually cover 12, 24, 36 or 48 months for new products. For used products cover can usually be taken three months after the product have been purchased and will last for 9 months. This is usually to ensure that used products are reliable before insurance and warranties commence. Upon renewal a 12 month period can be taken.

There are two main types of warranties available these are:

• On Site (OS) Warranty: This warranty is the most convenience where repairs to the mobility product are carried out at you home. There may be exceptional cases were the product cannot be repaired at the home and will need to be taken away for full repairs.

• Return to Base (RTB) Warranty: This warranty will result in the product being taken to a workshop for repairs. For new product be wary of this warranty as often you may be requested to return the product in it original packaging which may not always be possible.

Before taking any insurance or warranty cover be sure to read all small print, and ask any questions you may have, especially with reference to the type of warranty being offered. It is also possible to take insurance to cover mobility scooters. There are two aspects of this type of insurance. First, to cover the scooter itself for damage, secondly to cover injuries or damage to a third party or the third parties property.

Your new mobility product will help you enjoy much greater independence and greatly improve your quality of life. You’ll wonder how you lived without it. So what if you had to? What if it was damaged or stolen? If you have a mobility scooter what if you accidentally injured someone? How would you meet any possible legal costs and claims?

Insuring Accessible vehicles is somewhat like buying insurance for a traditional vehicle. There are two major things you want to be sure of as you shop for wheelchair accessible vehicle or handicap van insurance:

• Know what kind of accessible vehicle you have.
• Make sure your agent or insurance company knows what you have and what it cost.

Modifications are not the only factors that influence premiums. Extensive range of mobility protection policies includes great value insurance for mobility scooters and powered Wheelchairs costs, offering superb cover which includes:

• Accidental damage, including fire and flood
• Theft and vandalism
• Loss or other liability claims from third parties
• Use by any driver
• New-for-old replacement
• Worldwide protection
• Extended warranty options.

Need Mobility products for you or a person you care about? Please visit Better Life Mobility Centers in San Diego, California. We will do whatever it takes to make sure your mobility needs are met. Our friendly staff is here to help you find the right, high quality mobility product. Whether you need handicap vans, mobility van rentals, wheelchair accessible service and repairs, wheelchair lifts, or disabled driver hand controls, we have either used it personally or our family or friends have.

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Wheelchairs Types

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Wheelchairs Types

Today, you have so many options when it comes to choosing high quality Mobility products that not only fits your physical needs, but also your desired lifestyle. Mobility technology advances every year; if you have not had a chance to check out the upgrades available to you, you might be missing out.

Self-propelled manual wheelchair: If you have or want to build upper-body strength and you like the close connection between you and your chair, a manual chair may work for you. You will move around by pushing in the hand rims on the two large wheels on either side of you. Manual wheelchairs can be customized to work with only one arm or with your feet. Hybrid power-assist manual wheelchair: This wheelchair is just like a manual, but it has battery-operated power that senses when you need a little help, up a hill, for example, or over bumpy terrain. They can easy fit any of Accessible vehicles . Features:

• Ultra lightweight
• Modularity
• Q-Fit Technology
• Curb Appeal

Power wheelchair: A power wheelchair — also called a motorized wheelchair or electric wheelchair — does all the work for you. You control the speed and direction with a control panel, usually a “joystick,” which can be customized to best serve your abilities. Some chairs can maneuver in tight spaces, and some can`t. Be sure to match your chair with your environment. Some of features are:

• Powerful motors
• Automatically adjustable suspension
• Ergonomic design
• Rear wheel drive
• Modular seat
• Tasteful design
• Adjustable headrest
• Fold-up armrests.

The major disadvantages of the manual wheelchairs have to do with one upper body. Although the exercise may be good for the people who push themselves over a period of time the same motion continually can eventually lead to injury. Another disadvantage of a manual chair is that the tires will need to be inflated regularly. A variety of factors must be properly considered prior to a person choosing between a power chair and a manual version. Some insurance providers may not cover the motorized chair and if that is the case it makes the selection all the simpler.

Finding the right fit for a person and his/her wheelchair or other mobility device is a unique process involving the expertise of a seating and positioning specialist. This is one specialty of physical therapy. The main objective of the therapist is to facilitate the highest functional level possible for the client. This involves meeting a wide variety of criteria, such as support requirements, posture, range of motion, disease progression, strength, skin sensitivity, environment and functional ability.

The friendly staff at Better Life Mobility Centers in California and Nevada can help you identify mobility solutions, compare brands, and find the home mobility solution that fits your budget. Whether you need mobility scooters, a Stair lifts , or any other mobility device, you can count on Better Life Mobility to help you live a life without limitations. Better Life Mobility have team of respected and highly trained seating and mobility specialists have a wide range of assessment equipment available to help you make an informed choice about your Wheelchairs , with well educated staff with lots of work experience.

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Types of retreats

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Types of retreats

For thousands of years people of different cultures have been seeking personal spiritual Retreats to find a shelter, a refuge from the world and to reconnect with a sense of inner peace. In the Western culture the spiritual retreats have taken place in religious institutions like secluded monasteries, where individuals were offered a shelter and a practice of prayer and meditation. The Buddhist traditional meditation retreat consists of long periods of sitting and walking meditations, facilitating insight into the true nature of being and spiritual awakening. This form of spiritual retreat helps to induce visions, find life purpose and direction, and accelerate spiritual growth and awakening.

One of the constants found among most spiritual traditions is the importance of going within. Jesus is said to have said: “the Kingdom of God is within you.” “If human beings knew their own inner secrets, they would never look elsewhere seeking for happiness and peace,” asserts a Sufi master. A well known Wiccan prayer, “The Charge of the Goddess,” ends with: “And you who seek to know Me, know that your seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery: for if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find it without.” The whole thrust of Buddhist or Hindu meditation is to quiet the mind and delve deeper inside.
Retreats, especially those that include time for silence, make possible the temporary quieting of the incessant inner chatter that Buddhists call the “monkey mind.” Our thoughts are like monkeys randomly jumping from branch to branch, and we end up utterly exhausted by the end of the day.

Among the many types of retreats are meditation, yoga, and breath work. Retreats can be solitary or in groups, guided or not. Camping for a few days alone in nature could be profoundly centering, healing and inspiring. Most people choose to join more structured settings, where they feel supported by a facilitator and a group of like-minded others, all sharing a similar purpose. Some choose to rent a secluded house or other venue and hire a leader to facilitate their friends or colleagues in a variety of experiences to deepen their connection to themselves and each other.

Individual Spiritual retreats may help you to rediscover the safe place within, something that is always undisturbed, always unchanged and at peace with itself, a true You. Spiritual retreat center allow you to discover a whole new self and help you in removing the limitations that your mind is occupied with. Spiritual Retreat centers also allow you to discover a whole new perspective towards life. And when you come back home, you bring it with you, helping others to come back home to themselves, helping to change the world. Generally, participants are then inspired to go without once again, and re-engage the world as integrated human beings making a real difference. However you do it, please take some time for yourself, retreat, and dive deep into your own inner journey. You’ll be glad you did!

Physical exercise such as swimming, hiking, cycling, walking, and yoga routines add value to the retreat experience, integrating the body with the mind and spirit. Some people may wish to focus solely on meditative activities, others a combination of physical and contemplative.

If you are interested for San Diego retreats the Franciscan Friars invite you to experience spiritual renewal in surroundings of peace at the unique, historical venue of Old Mission San Luis Rey. The Franciscan Retreat Center at Old Mission San Luis Rey offers a place for solitude, healing, and revitalization with a wide variety of spiritual and educational programs. Create your private day away (Quiet Days), join us for a half day or evening session (Twilight Retreats) or treat yourself, or a loved one, to a complete weekend of spirituality and sacred space. The Friars and staff are here to assist you on your spiritual journey.

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Accessible Vehicles Conversion

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Accessible Vehicles Conversion

Individuals with disabilities are no longer limited to bulky or unattractive options when looking for a way to make transportation and travel easier. Modern Accessible vehicles can come with jump seats for passengers, removable seats for wheelchair users, as well as many more amenities.

While it’s wonderful to have the ability to choose wheelchair vans for sale that are focused on more than just transport, the huge selection makes careful consideration on the part of the consumer very important. Despite the fact that your wheelchair accessible minivan will be your most frequently used form of travel, you’ve got to consider the whole package of each of the wheelchair minivans for sale instead of just focusing on visual appeal.

Take the time to decide whether you need a rear access or side access minivan and consider whether you would like a spring-loaded manual operation ramp or a powered ramp. There are wheelchair accessible vans for sale that are specifically designed to meet virtually every need of drivers and passengers with disabilities, and with just a bit of research, you should be able to find a very good selection of wheelchair vans for sale that will perfectly meet your individual needs for travel.

Start your road to faster and easier travels by taking a thorough look at the available wheelchair vans for sale and then narrowing down the field to the units that best fit your needs and your budget. With so many available options, there is a very good chance that you’ll be able to quickly locate and procure a minivan that meets all of your needs and that falls comfortably within your budget. To find the right minivan for you among the thousands of wheelchair minivans for sale, contact a National Mobility Equipment Dealership Association (NMEDA) certified handicap van dealer today.

If you’ve looked into buying a wheelchair van, then you may have heard about something called wheelchair van conversions. Put simply, a wheelchair van conversion is where you take a van and make structural changes and add on additions to make it capable of transporting a Wheelchairs user. It’s a great alternative to forking over $30,000+ for a brand new wheelchair van. Plus, if you do a conversion, you can further customize your van (or a used one you buy) to meet your particular needs. All customizations must meet what are called the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

When it comes to minivan conversions, there are several ways you can go. Most conversions are side entry ramp systems with a 10″ lowered floor. Keep in mind that the average minivan has a floor-to-ceiling height of about 48″. With a minivan conversion, you can have a lowered floor that’ll offer you 58″. Inside the minivan conversion, the lowered floor would extend from the backseat to the firewall, thus allowing driving from one’s wheelchair.
Even though lowered floor-side-entry minivans are very practical, they are hard to set up. As the process involves cutting the main support beams that run front-to-rear of the van, then they insert a new sub-frame and then relocate the fuel tank to the space in between the rear axle and rear bumper. The bad news is, doing this wheelchair van conversion can negatively impact ride quality and sound levels.

Rear-entry conversions on minivans are becoming more popular. It’s easy to see why because with rear-entry conversions, the user can load and unload from just about any parking spot without worry of trying to get between cars. Also, rear-entry conversions don’t require cutting the mini-vans structure. There are drawbacks though. For instance, the wheelchair user won’t be able to get into the driver position. Plus, the user must “back out” of the minivan.

Then there are conversions for full-size vans. The benefits are that the standard floor-to-ceiling height of a full-size wheel chair van is usually more than enough for the wheelchair user. That means a significant reduction in wheelchair van conversions costs. Plus, full-size vans offer increased room for additional passengers and gear.

You deserve a better life: a life without limitations. Better Life Mobility can help. Our friendly staff is here to help you find the right, high quality Mobility products . Whether you need handicap vans, mobility van rentals, wheelchair accessible service and repairs, home stair lifts, Wheelchair lifts or disabled driver hand controls, we have either used it personally or our family or friends have. In fact, 40% of us are disabled or have an immediate family member who is, so we know mobility first-hand.

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Mobility Options

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Mobility Options

Are you itching to get out and explore? Well, go forth and accomplish your goals today with the simple assistance of modern Mobility products . Your wheelchair may be past its prime and in need of an upgrade. Or perhaps you hope to get out on your own, beyond the confines of your home. You deserve the comfort and mobility everyone else gets, so seize this opportunity and improve your quality of life. Below we will look at three advanced solutions to get you up and out of the house with ease, each and every day.
Here are five essential home mobility products and customizations to consider:

Bathtub or Shower Adjustments: A steamy bath or shower is not only an essential part of life, but it can help you forget the stresses of everyday life — especially if it is easy to get in and out of without worry or assistance. In addition to sturdy handrails and nonslip surfaces, make your bathtub or shower more fully accessible with:

• A Folding Mesh Bath Seat: A folding mesh bath seat or shower chair, such as the one from Moen, is lightweight, nonskid, and dries and stores easily. It also has a handheld shower holder that fits standard handheld showers.

• A Bath Lift: A padded, reclinable bath lift, such as the Bellavita Bath Lift, can help you sink into a warm tub of bathwater independently. Be sure your lift is easy to install and operate and the controls are waterproof and float.

Wheelchair lifts are the most basic and most common modern solutions to wheelchair mobility issues. Everyone has seen these before: a small elevator lift that brings a custom wheelchair into the body of the vehicle. Your mini-van floor can be lowered in the rear or on the side of your vehicle to accommodate a wheelchair bridge to roll up or a new wheelchair lift to help get you where you are going. Fully automated and easy to adapt to any pre-existing vehicle large enough, a wheelchair lift can make all the difference for you and your family or caretaker.

The next step up from a wheelchair lift is the Accessible vehicles for handicapped one. If you need something more comprehensive and inclusive, perhaps something a little more automated and easy to operate, handicap vans for sale can be an economic solution to your mobility problems. All the accommodations are pre-set and programmable, automated and easy to use. The luxury of a van made for you and your disability will set you free and help you gain your independence back in no time. If the price tag seems too high for your budget, don’t let that be the factor that keeps you from your dreams and comfort. You can get a used handicap van from special mobility carriers that will fulfill all your needs, even financially.

For a combination of the exciting solutions above, you can get a transfer chair installed into your vehicle, even as the driver’s seat. A fully rotating, leather seat installed into your pre-existing vehicle will physically come out of the vehicle for you to transfer into from your Wheelchairs . This attractive option eliminates the need for extra machinery and the sometimes off-putting design of the metallic wheelchair lifts.

You deserve a better life: a life without limitations. Better Life Mobility can help. Our friendly staff is here to help you find the right, high quality mobility products. Whether you need handicap vans, mobility van rentals, wheelchair accessible service and repairs, home Stair lifts , wheelchair lifts or disabled driver hand controls, we have either used it personally or our family or friends have. In fact, 40% of us are disabled or have an immediate family member who is, so we know mobility first-hand.

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Questions About Cemetery Choosing

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Questions About Cemetery Choosing

Cemeteries are not just plots of land. They are important parts of the grieving process. Choosing the right cemetery is one of the most important parts of a burial plan. A cemetery should be a quiet place for contemplation and remembrance. Additionally a cemetery’s location should be in a location that was important in the deceased person’s life and near his or her family. There should be no compromise on any of the things which are involved in these proceedings. Here are some questions:

• Is there a chapel where you can hold a memorial service close to the burial site?
• Are the grounds open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week so you know that you can visit the burial site when it’s convenient?
• Are the grave sites affordable?
• Does the cemetery offer financing options?
• Can you choose between upright or ground level memorial markers?
• Would you prefer a special section (i.e. veterans or infants) and does the cemetery offer such?
• Can the cemetery accommodate double burial sites?
• Are you interested in a natural burial, and if so, will the cemetery accommodate your request?
• Can the cemetery manage a cremation if desired?
• If you prefer above-ground crypts, does the cemetery offer them? What style mausoleum crypts are available?
• What are the rules concerning grave decorations, and do the rules fit your preferences?
• Are the available grave sites easy to reach?
• Is the cemetery staff helpful?

Before you select and order your statue you must check with the cemetery first and see what their rules are. For example most San Diego Cemeteries are very strict regarding their policies pertaining to what they allow and where they allow it to be placed. Landscape crews have a much more difficult time when they have to work around statues and other pieces that extend from the ground.

Information regarding all these features and facilities is available freely. It can even be found on the internet. This is a useful tool which can educate people so that they do not get misleading information. If you are considering reserving a cemetery plot in a funeral cemetery, research it online thoroughly first. In this way you can spend some time with the cemetery staff and get all the answers you need to make a good decision while not distressed. You can also choose your own burial site and know that your wishes will be followed when the time comes.

Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery is Oceanside Cemetery , founded in 1798, is the oldest cemetery in North County San Diego still in operation. Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery is a sanctuary offering peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Contact us for San Diego Funeral Services . Every effort will be made to ensure that families have minimal worry when death occurs. They will be assisted in setting the date and time by the cemetery office. The Mission is committed to taking care of the California Cemetery as part of this National Historic Landmark. Immediate need or advanced planning, our experienced and caring staff is available to help you.

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Car Insurance And What Should I Do In The Case Of The Accident

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Car Insurance And What Should I Do In The Case Of The Accident

Shopping for car insurance is the only way to save on the car insurance. Car Insurance is the perfect solution for your problem on car theft, accidents etc. People are quite dependent on their vehicles and losing a vehicle by an accident or theft will be a financial loss. Moreover it will affect our day to day activities like office, school, doctor’s appointment etc.

Some insurance companies have chosen to eliminate the agent and use the mail, the telephone, or the internet to sell their products. The property and casualty companies are always in a battle for market penetration. The insurance companies have to walk a fine line between new acquisitions and expense to do business. This is important information for the consumer because they are the ones making the final decision on who is winning. Some insurance policies offer number of standard benefits, while other benefits are available as optional covers in return for an extra premium. Some of the more common Car insurance policy benefits are:

• Windscreen,
• Driving other cars,
• Medical expenses,
• Personal effects,
• New car benefits,
• Lock replacement.

They also provide you additional services like breakdown assistance and motoring protection at minimal price. A car insurance agency controls your car insurance policy from beginning to end. Nowadays it’s easy to buy your auto insurance online. Online auto insurance is the best option if you want to save your money and time. Additional Car Insurance policy services include:

• Motoring protection. This service pays for personal injuries that you have sustained from the accident and also we pay for injuries that others might have sustained. This service also covers for any kind of property loss. This service also handles any legal technicalities.
• Breakdown assistance. This services provides assistance in case your car breakdown and more often than not at a worst possible time. Complete details of these services are available when you get your car insurance quote or renew your policy online.

The car insurance agent has been the single most successful means of insurance distribution in insurance history. The neighborhood agent has ties to the community and is easily accessible. That is a great value to a great many people especially with people who want person to person advice and counsel. Once you determine how you want to be serviced then you can begin a search for those types of insurance companies.

What should I do in case of car accident? If you’re in a car accident, first and foremost, try to obtain as much information from the other party involved in the accident which would include the following: drivers license information(name, date of birth, license number, address), telephone number, license plate number, vehicle type(year, make, model ), insurance information(policy number, insurance company name, and address if possible). If the police department is called to the scene of the accident, a report may be taken. Contact your insurance company to report the accident as soon as possible. Most insurance companies require their policy holders to report accidents.

One final piece of advice. A large percentage of car insurance is now sold on the Internet. That’s because it’s convenient and cheap. Many insurers now give a further 10%-15% discount if you buy online.

Visit San Diego Auto Insurance for best variety of coverage options available to you. Your auto insurance partner San Diego Auto Insurance.

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The Catholic Virginian

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Ttroubadour, madman, beggar and finally saint are names once hurled at one of the best known and most beloved saints in the Church’s calendar.

On October 4 we commemorate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a man who lost his life in order to find it. Perhaps no other saint reflected the life of the Savior of the world more closely than the litde Poverello of Assisi.
Today statues of him decorate landscapes, animals are blessed on his feast day, and his descendants can be found serving the poor and the marginalized in every corner of the world. He is a saint for all seasons and for all people. I recall a Baptist neighbor once asking me if I would turn the statue of St. Francis that was in our backyard in the direction of their home in hopes that he would turn their lawn from brown to green. This was almost 30 years ago, long before St. Francis was associated with ecology and caring for the earth.

However, for a man whose understanding of God was so large and so inclusive, it should come as no surprise that he would continue to expand the vision of the world in death much the way he did in life. Like St. Francis, all are called to sainthood, perhaps not in so heroic a way as he, but we are called. And … we have much to learn from the saint who took the teachings of Jesus literally and embraced the Gospel without compromise.

Francis grew into sainthood. Like us, he struggled with doubts and uncertainty. He was conflicted by what his head told him and by what his heart knew to be true. Even when Jesus spoke directly to Francis from the cross at St. Damiano, the youthful Francis misinterpreted the message, taking literally Jesus’ instruction to rebuild his Church because it had fallen into ruin. Yet, as each conflict gave way to grace, this humble man of God discovered the deeper significance of God’s invitation. The fact is: holiness happens in stages. Conversion must be ongoing because it involves returning to God with ever greater willingness to abandon thoughts and actions which are contrary to the Gospel.

If you’ve read the life of St. Francis of Assisi then you know his life is a prime example. Writing about St. Francis, Father Gwenole Jeusset, OFM identified three interior barriers that had to be broken down as part of the saint’s conversion process. The first was the physical barrier that separated the sick from the healthy, and was shattered when Francis encountered the leper. The story is familiar. Francis meets a leper outside the city gates. His first impulse is to run from the leper, but no sooner had he fled than something caused him to return. Francis not only returned, but upon seeing him, embraced the leper and in that moment, his heart was changed. He saw Christ in the man who only moments ago had been physically repugnant. The second barrier he shattered was a form of moral leprosy. It seems there were a group of thieves living not too far from where the friars had pitched their huts. Since they were a continual threat, St. Francis instructed the friars to visit them and to treat them like any brothers who were suffering and hungry. He told them to spread as lavish a feast as they could prepare and serve the thieves with humility and good humor. He cautioned his friars to provide moral guidance. Only during a subsequent visit when they had won their friendship and trust.

The last barrier in the saint’s conversion process, according to Father Jeusset was a spiritual barrier, which Francis when he visited the Egypt during the Crusades. Although Francis set out with the intention of converting him, after meeting and spending time with the Sultan, his heart was moved from a mentality of conquest to the mentality of encounter. Francis saw Christ in the Sultan and was touched by his deep love for God and his devotion to prayer.

Like the encounters with the leper and the thieves, Francis’ encounter with the Muslim sultan became an encounter with Christ and whenever encounter Christ we changed. In the presence of fraternal love barriers crumble and walls that divide one against another are shattered.

As Francis’ love for God became perfect, he responded to every encounter as an encounter with Christ and so his conversion was complete. Shortly after wards, St.Francis received the stigmata. He received not only the I wounds of Christ but nails actually penetrated his skin and so St. Francis became the personification of Christ in every way. According to Father Jeusset, the saint of Assisi did not convert the Muslims because he looked at their hearts and saw Christ. He embraced the Sultan much the same way that he embraced the leper and the thieves and after spending two weeks with him, they parted as friends who had a deep and profound respect for one another. One can only imagine what St. Francis would have to say about the kind of suspicion and hateful rhetoric that is taking place around the building of a mosque and community center in New York.

Today, let us call upon the humble man of Assisi to show us the way to peace so that we may encounter the other in a spirit of fraternal charity, recognizing every encounter as encounter – with Christ.
Barbara Hughes

About Mission San Luis Rey

The Franciscan Retreat Center at Old Mission San Luis Rey offers a place for solitude, healing, and revitalization with a wide variety of Spiritual retreats and educational programs. Create your private day away (Quiet Days), join us for a half day or evening session (Twilight Retreats) or treat yourself, or a loved one, to a complete weekend of spirituality and sacred space. The Retreat centers is also for individuals who would like private time for solitude and spiritual renewal. The facilities are available to religious and educational groups, non-profit organizations, civic organizations, companies and corporations. We do, however, reserve the right to refuse the use of our facilities to anyone whose philosophies diametrically oppose our mission and purpose.

Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery is Oceanside Cemetery , founded in 1798, is the oldest cemetery in North County San Diego still in operation. Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery is a sanctuary offering peace of mind for you and your loved ones. The Mission is committed to taking care of the Oceanside Cemetery as part of this National Historic Landmark.

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Battery Powered Stair lifts

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Battery Powered Stair lifts

Numerous models and styles of electric Stair lifts are out in the market today. Each one has its own special features over the others. One model or brand can be cheaper but it does not necessarily follow that it is the best for you. The Electra-Ride LT Straight Rail Stair lifts is one of them.

Safety
With adjustable seat height and low footrest height, you will be totally at ease on your Electra-Ride LT. Carrying up to 275 lb (125 kg), the unit moves without hesitation when stopping and starting. The standard swivel seat makes it easy to exit when you reach the top or bottom of the stairs. The Electra-Ride LT meets all ANSI A-18.1 residential equipment.

Affordable
Electra-Ride LT offers a long list of standard features at a price that will please even the most budget minded consumer.

Quiet & Smooth Operation
The rack and pinion drive provides a smooth ride which is exceptionally quiet, while the covered gear rack gives you a clean and attractive rail.

Compact
The seat, arms and footrest all flip up for a tight park position, making your stairway completely accessible for family and guests. The arms, seat and footrest flip up, creating plenty of space for others to walk up the stairs. The Electra-Ride LT’s soft start/stop feature provides the smoothest ride without hesitation.

You don’t have to be limited by stairs anymore, so enjoy the home you love, upstairs and down! Using two 12-volt batteries that are powered by an unobtrusive battery charger plugged into a standard
House hold outlet, the Electra-Ride LT features strip charge contacts for more flexibility when parking.
You have access to your upstairs and downstairs, even if electrical service in your home is interrupted. Folding rail option allows full clearance to doorways or hallways without rail obstruction. The two wireless call/send controls make installation simple and clean with no wires running along the wall.

• Locking swivel seat at the top and bottom of the stairway. Seat swivels 67° in each direction (adjustable to 90°) at top and bottom of stairs for convenient exit/entry angles.
• Two remote, wireless call/send controls.
• Generous seat size – 17 3/4″ (451 mm) between the arms.
• Footplate and carriage safety sensors.
• On-board diagnostics make service easier and more precise.
• Meets all ANSI – A18.1 residential requirements.
• CSA/C-US listed.
• Seat belt with buckle.
• Bruno’s Gold Warranty – Five years for major components and two years on parts.

It is very helpful if at least one person in your home understands the basic information about electric Stair lifts such as lifting capacity, fold up dimension, drive system, operator controls and many more. If you are thinking of purchasing from a non-manufacturer, check that the company is an approved supplier, otherwise they may not be able to obtain spare parts.

You deserve a better life: a life without limitations. Better Life Mobility can help. Our friendly staff is here to help you find the right, high quality Mobility products . Whether you need handicap vans, mobility van rentals, wheelchair accessible service and repairs, home stair lifts, Wheelchair lifts or disabled driver hand controls, we have either used it personally or our family or friends have. In fact, 40% of us are disabled or have an immediate family member who is, so we know mobility first-hand.

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