Sean Krause is a graduate of Shepherds College and is a
participant in the Shepherds Ministries Catalyst program. I spoke with his mom recently, and she
relayed an amazing story to me about him.
Sean’s mom, Leona, and his dad, David, recently gave in to
Sean’s long-time request to get an iPhone. Shortly after this purchase, he was sent back
to his home and his job at Shepherds, with little or no instruction on how to
use it. He had already picked up bits
and pieces of information about an iPhone, from people around him who have
one. One of Sean’s responsibilities for
Shepherds Ministries is to travel on the Gospel Team with Al Pick, our Midwest
field representative, visiting churches and sharing with them the Gospel using
many Scripture verses. While on the road,
Sean learned how to use the Map app on his iPhone. This would be very useful, as it turns out,
to save his dad in a dangerous health emergency.
While visiting his parents over Thanksgiving, Sean decided
to go play some touch football with some guys from church. He and his dad were on their way to the game
when it became evident that something wasn’t right. After they had been gone about half an hour, Sean’s
mom received a phone call from him. “Dad
pulled over, mom. Dad, talk to my mom!” Sean’s father was unresponsive. He is diabetic and his blood sugar had
bottomed out. When his mom asked Sean
where they were, he looked around and told her the location. She was unsure about that information. Sean had been learning more about using his
phone, and he was able to send their location to her phone from his. Sean and his dad indeed were where he said
they were. She sped to the location and
called 911. Sean’s awareness of his
surroundings and his growing independence and confidence in using technology
served to keep his father from possibly slipping into a coma. His father made a quick recovery and was able
to drive everyone home from the hospital that day. He had taken measures to regulate his blood
sugar, but it didn’t take effect as soon as he had hoped.
Sean’s mom and dad praise God for Shepherds College and the
Catalyst program. They can’t say enough
about the amazing ways they see Sean growing in confidence, ability and
independence. Leona said, “Every time he
comes home to visit, he knows more and does more for himself. I never should have doubted him.”
