[Community-Service] Community-Service She SO SWEEEEEET

Thu Apr 27 12:12:19 UTC 2023

Julie!!!!!! You’re a peach that TOCKS!!!!! Beautiful service❤️

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>    1. Serving with purpose, passion, and most of all love! (Julie Moses)
>    2. Artists from your state for Happy hour tomorrow night
>       (Michael Moore)
>    3. Re: Serving with purpose, passion, and most of all love!
>       (Jeanetta price)
>    4. Reflections (Patricia McPherson)
>    5. Re: Serving with purpose, passion, and most of all love!
>       (Patricia McPherson)
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Julie Moses <jmo7984 at gmail.com>
> To: community-service at nfbnet.org
> Cc:
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> Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:18:55 -0400
> Subject: [Community-Service] Serving with purpose, passion, and most of
> all love!
>
> HEY HEY HEY CSD!!!!! This is Julie Moses one of your sweetest GA
> PEACHEs!! Just wanted to stop in and thank you all for what you do in the
> community to serve others! I had an opportunity to serve a group of sight
> impaired clients at Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia on Friday
> April 21st. They had their first peer support group face to face since
> before the pandemic in March of 2020. It felt great to be my bright eyed
> bushy tailed self again and serve with my brothers and sisters. We served
> lunch, played games, and supported each other while having fun. I even got
> the opportunity to teach some great technology skills to a few people.
> Later that day we went to Taylor Brawener Park, where the founder of VRS
> has a healing garden. We pulled up weeds, and planted a few more flowers in
> honor of her service. We even taught some of our peers some mobility skills
> at the park. The one thing that blind people need is other blind people. It
> was a great day of some fun and fantastic serving in my community.
>
>
>
> On Monday April 24, I went to a fellow sight impaired brothers house. I
> usually go volunteer with him every month once or twice a month teaching
> him technology. I take my three-year-old daughter and we go help him with
> whatever he needs assistance with. He is not mobile and was recently having
> some health challenges. We raised money to get him some comfortable
> t-shirts, socks, and robes for him to do his therapy in. When I got to his
> home, he was thrilled to hear us and ever so grateful for his care package.
> Despite being on oxygen, he sat up in his bed and did the tootsie roll
> dance with his hands. He and my daughter Brenlee had a blast sitting
> there dancing. It was so much fun to see him dancing and having fun.
> Especially since he was just recently in the hospital for over a month
> non-responsive. BUT GOD!!!!While I finished some light house work around
> the house Brenlee and Mr. B were sneaking and eating candy hahaha.
> Finally, I was able to help him connect some of his appliances and smart
> lock door to his Alexa device. I showed him how to use everything for ease
> of access. I love love love volunteering my service to those who need it
> the most. It makes my heart happy, to see the smile on their face. I guess
> I should say HEAR the smile on their face. I am sure we all serve every
> day, not even knowing how we have touched someone’s life. We may think it
> is small, but it is huge to so many!! On Tuesday, I spoke with a young lady
> that just turned 85 years young. She just recently started losing sight,
> but was doing a praise dance while speaking to me. She stated that us
> spirts are intoned and matched perfectly. She was so grateful for just
> helping her to learn how to make her life a little bit easier as a sight
> impaired person. She says honey I may be 85, but I can still live my life
> independently and unapologetically blind and CUTE with my pink cane!!
> Alright CSD…I could talk and type forever, but I will let all go for now. I
> will save some work for another day. I love you all and again THANK YOU for
> serving with purpose, passion, and most of all love!!!
>
>
>
> Julie Moses
>
>
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> From: Michael Moore <mmoore11 at kent.edu>
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> Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:22:19 -0400
> Subject: [Community-Service] Artists from your state for Happy hour
> tomorrow night
>
> Tomorrow night, we’ll feature artists from your state for happy hour.
>
> For example, Vince Gill is from Columbus, Stevy Ray Vaughan is from Texas,
> and Patsy Cline was from Virginia.
>
> And we also can feature our Very Own Doctor J W Smith!
>
> Here he is with
>
> "Painted On My Mind"
>
> "Painted On My Mind" - An Original Poem Written and Performed by Dr. JW
> Smith - YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u3m1IueGo8>
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> And here another one.
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> Dr. Feelgood – YouTube
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> Dr. Feelgood - YouTube
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Jeanetta price <price.jeanetta at gmail.com>
> To: Community Service Discussion List <community-service at nfbnet.org>
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> Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:57:13 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Community-Service] Serving with purpose, passion, and most
> of all love!
> Babbbbyyyy!!! It ain’t a quickSAY but an ESSAY of service! Your
> willingness to serve along with baby Brenlee is evidence that you can’t
> stop and want stop volunteering.  Thank you for your time, dedication, and
> leadership within  the federation and beyond.  You truly lead by example.
> keep planting those GA PEACH!ES!!🍑  “But no matter what you do, that
> seed will grow to be a peach tree. You may wish for an apple or an orange,
> but you will get a peach.” *— Jonathan Aibel*
>
>
> On Apr 26, 2023, at 9:20 PM, Julie Moses via Community-Service <
> community-service at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> HEY HEY HEY CSD!!!!! This is Julie Moses one of your sweetest GA
> PEACHEs!! Just wanted to stop in and thank you all for what you do in the
> community to serve others! I had an opportunity to serve a group of sight
> impaired clients at Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia on Friday
> April 21st. They had their first peer support group face to face since
> before the pandemic in March of 2020. It felt great to be my bright eyed
> bushy tailed self again and serve with my brothers and sisters. We served
> lunch, played games, and supported each other while having fun. I even got
> the opportunity to teach some great technology skills to a few people.
> Later that day we went to Taylor Brawener Park, where the founder of VRS
> has a healing garden. We pulled up weeds, and planted a few more flowers in
> honor of her service. We even taught some of our peers some mobility skills
> at the park. The one thing that blind people need is other blind people. It
> was a great day of some fun and fantastic serving in my community.
>
>
>
> On Monday April 24, I went to a fellow sight impaired brothers house. I
> usually go volunteer with him every month once or twice a month teaching
> him technology. I take my three-year-old daughter and we go help him with
> whatever he needs assistance with. He is not mobile and was recently having
> some health challenges. We raised money to get him some comfortable
> t-shirts, socks, and robes for him to do his therapy in. When I got to his
> home, he was thrilled to hear us and ever so grateful for his care package.
> Despite being on oxygen, he sat up in his bed and did the tootsie roll
> dance with his hands. He and my daughter Brenlee had a blast sitting
> there dancing. It was so much fun to see him dancing and having fun.
> Especially since he was just recently in the hospital for over a month
> non-responsive. BUT GOD!!!!While I finished some light house work around
> the house Brenlee and Mr. B were sneaking and eating candy hahaha.
> Finally, I was able to help him connect some of his appliances and smart
> lock door to his Alexa device. I showed him how to use everything for ease
> of access. I love love love volunteering my service to those who need it
> the most. It makes my heart happy, to see the smile on their face. I guess
> I should say HEAR the smile on their face. I am sure we all serve every
> day, not even knowing how we have touched someone’s life. We may think it
> is small, but it is huge to so many!! On Tuesday, I spoke with a young lady
> that just turned 85 years young. She just recently started losing sight,
> but was doing a praise dance while speaking to me. She stated that us
> spirts are intoned and matched perfectly. She was so grateful for just
> helping her to learn how to make her life a little bit easier as a sight
> impaired person. She says honey I may be 85, but I can still live my life
> independently and unapologetically blind and CUTE with my pink cane!!
> Alright CSD…I could talk and type forever, but I will let all go for now. I
> will save some work for another day. I love you all and again THANK YOU for
> serving with purpose, passion, and most of all love!!!
>
>
>
> Julie Moses
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Patricia McPherson <patrinkle at icloud.com>
> To: community-service at nfbnet.org
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> Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:34:45 -0400
> Subject: [Community-Service] Reflections
> Reflections on     service this week from Pat 🦋
>
> I started out the week with my first Committee meeting for our ”Supplies 4
> Scholars” (S4S) NFB Ohio Greater  Akron Chapter community service project.
> this is a project that I am very  passionate about.  we supply blind
> students in the area with a backpack, basic school supplies and Visually
> Impaired supplies that fits their  specific needs. The kids absolutely love
> smelly supplies like scented markers, scented colored pencils  scented
> crayons.
>
> It takes several months to get it together, but it is worth it! We show
> the kids lots of love and they return the love  with excitement and
> gratitude! Last year one little boy asked if he could make a speech. “I
> just want you all to know that this isn’t just about the backpacks.Thanks
> for the great backpack and my fave paper, pencils and everything.  I don’t
> know if you know that i met Miss Pat when I was 4 and I love her and all of
> you are like family. Thanks”. 🥹
> Our project will go out with a bang 🧨    by holding an event. This year
> our theme is “Celebrate the Seasons”. We will celebrate at a park with a
> summer picnic with hot dogs, chips,  juice boxes, and s’more’s (Graham
> crackers, Hershey bar and roasted marshmallow ). of course,  there will be
> themed  games and prizes,oh yes backpacks.
>
>   Spring ☂️🐇 Summer 🌞🐝🌭
>  Fall 🍂🎃 Winter ❄️⛄️
> I always make encouragement phone calls or visits to those in hospital,
> rehab or home and those that are down, new to vision loss or struggle with
> technology.
> Serving the Community,
> Pat McPherson
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Patricia McPherson <patrinkle at icloud.com>
> To: Community Service Discussion List <community-service at nfbnet.org>
> Cc:
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> Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:40:35 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Community-Service] Serving with purpose, passion, and most
> of all love!
> Julie,
> I enjoyed your amazing essay. You really serve with purpose, love and
> determination. Hey hey Wow I am proud of you.
> I passed my love for serving to my daughter and your daughter will grow up
> to be the same as you, me and my daughter.
> I took my daughter along with me when she was young. She was always
> excited when I was involved in school and Girl Scout activities; from being
> a room mother, attending field trips, going to Girl Scout camp and helping
> with fundraisers. I’m proud of her accomplishments and continuing to
> support things that matter to me.now she’s serving on a non profit Board.
> Serving with purpose,love and determination,
> Pat aka 🦋
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 26, 2023, at 10:58 PM, Jeanetta price via Community-Service <
> community-service at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
> Babbbbyyyy!!! It ain’t a quickSAY but an ESSAY of service! Your
> willingness to serve along with baby Brenlee is evidence that you can’t
> stop and want stop volunteering.  Thank you for your time, dedication, and
> leadership within  the federation and beyond.  You truly lead by example.
> keep planting those GA PEACH!ES!!🍑  “But no matter what you do, that
> seed will grow to be a peach tree. You may wish for an apple or an orange,
> but you will get a peach.” *— Jonathan Aibel*
>
>
> On Apr 26, 2023, at 9:20 PM, Julie Moses via Community-Service <
> community-service at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> HEY HEY HEY CSD!!!!! This is Julie Moses one of your sweetest GA
> PEACHEs!! Just wanted to stop in and thank you all for what you do in the
> community to serve others! I had an opportunity to serve a group of sight
> impaired clients at Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia on Friday
> April 21st. They had their first peer support group face to face since
> before the pandemic in March of 2020. It felt great to be my bright eyed
> bushy tailed self again and serve with my brothers and sisters. We served
> lunch, played games, and supported each other while having fun. I even got
> the opportunity to teach some great technology skills to a few people.
> Later that day we went to Taylor Brawener Park, where the founder of VRS
> has a healing garden. We pulled up weeds, and planted a few more flowers in
> honor of her service. We even taught some of our peers some mobility skills
> at the park. The one thing that blind people need is other blind people. It
> was a great day of some fun and fantastic serving in my community.
>
>
>
> On Monday April 24, I went to a fellow sight impaired brothers house. I
> usually go volunteer with him every month once or twice a month teaching
> him technology. I take my three-year-old daughter and we go help him with
> whatever he needs assistance with. He is not mobile and was recently having
> some health challenges. We raised money to get him some comfortable
> t-shirts, socks, and robes for him to do his therapy in. When I got to his
> home, he was thrilled to hear us and ever so grateful for his care package.
> Despite being on oxygen, he sat up in his bed and did the tootsie roll
> dance with his hands. He and my daughter Brenlee had a blast sitting
> there dancing. It was so much fun to see him dancing and having fun.
> Especially since he was just recently in the hospital for over a month
> non-responsive. BUT GOD!!!!While I finished some light house work around
> the house Brenlee and Mr. B were sneaking and eating candy hahaha.
> Finally, I was able to help him connect some of his appliances and smart
> lock door to his Alexa device. I showed him how to use everything for ease
> of access. I love love love volunteering my service to those who need it
> the most. It makes my heart happy, to see the smile on their face. I guess
> I should say HEAR the smile on their face. I am sure we all serve every
> day, not even knowing how we have touched someone’s life. We may think it
> is small, but it is huge to so many!! On Tuesday, I spoke with a young lady
> that just turned 85 years young. She just recently started losing sight,
> but was doing a praise dance while speaking to me. She stated that us
> spirts are intoned and matched perfectly. She was so grateful for just
> helping her to learn how to make her life a little bit easier as a sight
> impaired person. She says honey I may be 85, but I can still live my life
> independently and unapologetically blind and CUTE with my pink cane!!
> Alright CSD…I could talk and type forever, but I will let all go for now. I
> will save some work for another day. I love you all and again THANK YOU for
> serving with purpose, passion, and most of all love!!!
>
>
>
> Julie Moses
>
>
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