[Blind-rollers] New member: introduction

[Jewel]

Welcome Cory! My name's Jewel. I'm a 230-something living in Raliegh,
North Carolina. I am a full-time student. I lost my eyesight due to a
chemical burn to the face and secondary glaucoma, and currently have
3/360 in my right eye only (the left was removed after a serious
infection). I also have fibromyalgia. Right now, I use a wheelchair
only when I will be going long distances (such as at DisneyWorld this
past summer!), but know that fibromyalgia gets worse with age, so I
don't know where I'll be ten or twenty years from now.

Like was said, this list is quiet but fun, so feel free to speak up
and discuss issues or solutions you might have!

~Jewel

On 9/19/11, Becky Frankeberger <b.butterfly at comcast.net> wrote:
> Welcome Cory, smile.  I am Becky from the great State of Washington.  I have
> a degenerative bone disorder, so never quite know when I will be in a
> wheelchair.  I am two years walking after a life changing accident.
>
> Welcome we are a quiet, but fun group. So ask away or talk about how you do
> things for yourself and others.  Wheelchairs can cage one into thinking they
> are helpless.  Plus the addition of pane and it is just about cemented,
> unless you have a fighting spirit as you obviously do.  We have brainstormed
> about how to get things done, shortcuts etc.  You never know you might have
> the answer that none of us could figure out, smile.
>
> I work out of my home with a knitting business, "Butterfly Knitting."  I
> have customers all over the country.  I just got done making ponchos for two
> little granddaughters of my customer in Arizona.  Sold  a throw to a gal in
> Pennsylvania. I am presently covering hangers for a customer here in
> Washington.  Trying my hand at making Cowls.I would be very pleased to work
> with you to make a product you have always wanted.
>
> b.butterfly at comcast.net
>
> What is nice about my business, everything is customized to you. So if you
> need a poncho that won't catch in the tires, like you buy off the shelf, we
> can work together to make it the perfect length. Need a cover for your legs
> that keeps the back of your legs warm also, let's talk and design together.
>
> Oopse, slipped into a commercial, shy smile.  I just love what I do, so
> please forgive me, smile.
>
> Welcome!
>
> Becky and guide dog Jake
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cory McMahon
> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 9:37 AM
> To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Blind-rollers] New member: introduction
>
> Dear all,
>
> My name is Cory, and I am from Missouri.
>
> I use a wheelchair when I am going to be required to walk a long distance;
> however, have the ability to use crutches when the distance is short.
>
> I look forward to meeting all of you.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Cory
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