[Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member

[Jewel S.]

Hey Sarah,
Thanks for the good wishes. Thank goodness, it is not MS. That was a
possibility, but they did two MRIs (one a year ago and one more
recently), and there are no lesions. Just hoping to get a proper
diagnosis so I can start dealing with it.

~Jewel

On 3/8/10, Sarah Baughn <sarahb006 at comcast.net> wrote:
> Jewel, welcome to the list.  Whatever neurological disorder you have, I hope
> they can start treating it soon.  My best friend has MS, and if that is what
> you have, write me off-list and I can provide you with some resources.
> Sarah
> If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this
> mountain: "Remove hence to yonder place.", and it shall remove, and nothing
> shall be impossible unto you.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
> To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 7:16 PM
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member
>
>
>> Hello! My name is Jewel. I am 25 years old, and live in Raleigh, North
>> Carolina. I am a member of the local chapter of the NFB. I wanted to
>> just give a little information about myself.
>>
>> I have been blind about 2 years now, due to a chemical burn to the
>> face that caused cataracts, cornea scarring, and glaucoma. I see
>> lights, shadows, and colour, and not much else. I have applied to the
>> Seeing Eye, Inc. and hope to attend to partner with my first guide dog
>> some time this year. I am waiting, though, until my physical health is
>> a little better. I am in the process of a long diagnosis process of a
>> neurological problem that causes nerve damage and balance problems,
>> and until I get that under control, I don't think I could keep up with
>> the physical activity-intensive training. I can't wait until I do get
>> partnered, though. I took the Hadley School for the Blind's Guide Dog
>> 101 class with Patti Jacobson, and absolutely loved the course. I know
>> several guide dog owners, also, and can't help but be envious of them.
>> I know that a guide dog would help me immensely, especially since I'm
>> starting college in the fall.
>>
>> On a short side, I have started a blog called "Treasure Chest for the
>> Blind" at blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com, where I hope to make the
>> blog a true treasure chest of information for blind people. The latest
>> post is about the Blind Mice Mart's free downloadable DVS movies, of
>> which they have thousands. If you have any ideas for articles of
>> particular interest, please feel free to e-mail me with them. I'm
>> considering doing an article comparing and contrasting several of the
>> guide dog schools, but I think that'd have to be a long-term writing
>> project.
>>
>> So, that's a little about me, and I look forward to learning more
>> about all of you!
>>
>> ~Jewel
>>
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