[Blindtlk] Walking down the aisle

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi Cindy,

I like the cane cover idea. Do you have any idea where I could find
such a thing?

Arielle

On 8/20/13, Cindy Handel <cindy425 at verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi Arielle,
>
> First, congratulations on your wedding.  I hope it's a wonderful, long
> marriage.
>
> I was married in a church where there was an actual aisle.  My father walked
>
> me down the aisle and I just took his arm; a sort of modified sighted guide.
>
> Going back the aisle, my husband had his guide dog, who helped give us a
> little direction.  After the receiving line, at the reception, I walked
> around with my cane.  But, for the actual wedding, I chose not to use it.  I
>
> am very comfortable with my cane and have been for as long as I can
> remember.  It just seemed that, for a formal occasion, like my wedding, I
> could rely on my father and then verbal directional instructions, if I
> needed them, until the reception.  You know, I just had a thought.  If you
> choose to use your cane and if it isn't to late, you might see about having
>
> a long cover made for your cane out of similar material to your wedding
> dress.  You could add ribbon and/or pearls to make the cane look more
> formal.  Just a thought.
>
> Cindy
> Trust in the LORD with all your heart
> and lean not on your own understanding;
> in all your ways submit to him,
> and he will make your paths straight.
> Proverbs 3:5-6
>
>