Sometimes it is necessary to lie in order to protect someone. After six days of continual blow ups and Jonathon leaving the house without us we decided we needed to contact our local Sheriff's office for a tracking bracelet for Jonathon. It is a white watch looking device that has a GPS inside. If Jonathon takes off and we can't find him we call the Sheriff's office, tell them we need them to activate the bracelet because he is gone and they will track him down. It is basically the same type of device used to track animals in the wild.
We weren't sure how we would be able to get him to keep the bracelet on especially if he knew it was a way for the authorities to find him when he's upset and has taken off. Visiting with the Sheriff's Deputy, she mentioned an elderly man who wouldn't keep his bracelet on so they told him it was to monitor his heart. PERFECT since Jonathon has been obsessing about all of our hearts due to the recent deaths in our family. Jonathon is now sporting a tracking (heart) bracelet from Project Lifesaver.
If anyone has a family member who is prone to "exploring" when they shouldn't... people with Alzheimer's, Autism, Down Syndrome, etc... contact your local Sheriff's office and ask them if they have Project Lifesaver. There is a nominal monthly fee (ours is $10 a month, but it can differ). I know in places that are more populated there may be higher fees, but ask if there are any kind of scholarships/funding available to cover the cost.
It is definitely worth looking into if you have a family member who's safety is a concern!
Think you should write a book. :) Lorie
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention that Project Lifesaver exists in some foreign countries as well, so if you live overseas or are going overseas call your local authorities to see if it is available.
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