[blparent] Introducing myself and RE: Training

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

Hi, Sarah.  Feel free to ask questions.  I know I did when I had my baby 
four years ago, can't believe it's been that long.  The years go so fast, so 
although it may be hard to enjoy the big belly days, try to do it because 
they'll be over before you know it and you'll be on to something else.

Jo Elizabeth

"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, 
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of 
the weak and the strong.  Because someday in life you will have been all of 
these."--George Washington Carver, 1864-1943, American scientist

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From: <sarah at zelmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 8:11 AM
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [blparent] Introducing myself and RE: Training

> Hina,
>
> I'm not sure if you remember me or not, but I was the Sarah at a couple
> of NFB chapter meetings when you and your brother were up here at school
> in Wisconsin. Anyway, I have been holding off on introducing myself to
> the list because everyone's been so helpful already by just sharing
> their experiences. The archives are so full of treasures that I've been
> able to find answers to questions without having to ask via email. I'm
> sure that'll change when I give birth, though, in just a few months.
> LOL! I'll be asking so many questions, I'll probably be kicked off or
> something. So please pardon me while I introduce myself to fellow
> listers while I'm still in everyone's good graces..
>
> My husband Ben and I are expecting our first baby in June as well. As
> first-timers, we're of course a little nervous. I'm totally blind and
> Ben has some vision, but can't drive or read print without
> magnification. I know this childcare without sight thing is possible,
> because my mom, also totally blind, raised five kids without the
> advantage of all the technology and help that is available today. Still,
> I'm aware that growing and caring for my family will mean HUGE changes
> for life as I know it. And it's so close now! This list will be a
> Godsend. Thanks, guys, and I'm looking forward to getting to know
> everyone.
>
> So, Hina, you and I are kind of at the same place over here, and we're
> not that far apart geographically either. I would love to help you out
> however I can. Are you still on Twitter? I can direct message you my
> phone number if that's okay. And I have family down there in Rockford,
> too. My younger sister and her husband just moved there. They're
> expecting a baby within the next month. I called her last night and she
> wants to get in touch with you, too, if that's all right. She wants to
> get together and lend you her baby and help however is comfortable for
> you. She's not blind, but I can attest that she is a very good teacher.
> She really was excited about getting to know you and helping you out.
>
> Anyway, please let me know, and we can get in touch off-list. You can
> also email me at chutneysgirl at yahoo.com.
>
> Sarah
>
>
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