[Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member

Tue Mar 9 04:07:48 UTC 2010

Well, I'm from Houma Louisiana.  that's about fifty miles south west of New Orleans.  Yes, I went to the Louisiana Center For the Blind; and, yes, they do in fact still have a great program.  Very well worth your attending.

Sincerely,
The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

Now a Mac user!!!

e-mail:
rforetjr at comcast dot net

Skype:
barefootedray

On Mar 8, 2010, at 7:46 PM, Jewel S. wrote:

> Ray,
> 
> Hi! Where in Louisiana do you live? Not, by chance, Cajun country? Ray
> sounds like a nice Cajun boy, and the barefoot part just adds to that
> image *grin* My maiden name is Gaspard, and my family is from Mamou
> and Eunice. If you know where those two towns are, you must be from
> the area *big grin* My family is all Holliers (pronounced Oh-yay) and
> Landreneaus. My father was a full Cajun, and my mother has a smidgeon
> of English and Italian, but most of her blood is also Cajun.
> 
> How's the wonderful Louisiana winter treating you? I like Cajun
> winters, because they are nice and warm. I hate the cold. But I could
> never stay in Louisiana long enough for lovebug season *giggle* My
> siblings and I use to delight in pulling those lovebugs apart, getting
> revenge for the multitude of lovebugs on the windshield and front
> bumper that we were always forced to clean off (our parents made us do
> it! So n ot fair)
> 
> Did you attend the Louisiana Center for the Blind, by chance? I heard
> they had a great program, and am considering looking into getting to
> go myself.
> 
> ~Jewel
> 
> On 3/8/10, Ray Foret jr <rforetjr at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 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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