[Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member

[Ray Foret jr]

Jewel,

Forgot to introduce myself.  I'm Sarah's boyfriend, "The constantly Barefooted Ray"; and, for that matter, so is my Sarah!!!  We both go that way as much as possible; outside and inside.

Okay.  About me.  I'm totally blind, and, I live in South Louisiana.  Believe me, there's no place like home.  Sarah was down visiting me this past summer; and, she loves it here.  I must confess; however, that I found myself rather taken with Washington State summer, as I kept telling her again and again and again.  She probably got tired of hearing me say that.

I'm so glad we found each other.  I think I can speak for both of us when I say that we're both glad to have you here with us.


Sincerely,
The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

Now a Mac user!!!

e-mail:
rforetjr at comcast dot net

Skype:
barefootedray

On Mar 8, 2010, at 5:56 PM, Jewel S. wrote:

> 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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