[Diabetes-talk] Info fore Gayle Bryant...
The Jacobs Family
bandbjacobs at verizon.net
Wed Dec 9 01:25:29 UTC 2009
Hey Gang:
Please contact me offlist tomorrow after 8:30 Eastern Standard for Gayle
Bryant's Info. I have some of you. But this thing is so hard to wade
through to catch all of you. So, please shoot me a real quick e offlist RE:
Gayle Bryant as the subject line. I'll piggy-back it with the INFO. How
does that sound to everyone? You guys are great! This just warms my heart
all over!! You're just phantabulous!!! Thanks again!!!
Bern
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> 1. Thanks Guys! I really needed this! (The Jacobs Family)
> 2. Re: Thanks Guys! I really needed this! (d m gina)
> 3. Re: Thanks Guys! I really needed this! (K C)
> 4. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
> 5. Re: Thanks Guys! I really needed this! (cheryl echevarria)
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> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 13:43:00 -0500
> From: "The Jacobs Family" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Thanks Guys! I really needed this!
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> Hey Gang:
>
> This has been just the most wonderful thing! Hearing everyone's tribute
> to
> our friend Ed Bryant! Very touching! Once again, it brings up that
> proverbial lump in my throat along with the tears to my eyes. I always
> knew
> he was well-liked and respected. Thanks so much again! I feel like I've
> been hugged a million times. Sure hope someone saves this for Gayle.
> Speaking of which, whatever you do, how many of you can, please, along
> with
> me, keep in touch with her. She's really going to need us aftr the
> let-down. Ya know that long break after the funeral, burial, and all is
> said and done. There's that lag time in between that and whenever she's
> able to move on past the really painful stages of grieving, seemingly
> endless loneliness and so on. Even if you don't know what to say,
> sometimes
> just hearing "I love you." can really make a difference. Thanks again!!
>
> Bern
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>> 3. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Diane)
>> 4. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Gary Wunder)
>> 5. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (cheryl echevarria)
>> 6. A Man I Called A Friend. (Blindhands at aol.com)
>> 7. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>> 8. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>> 9. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>> 10. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
>> 11. Re: Get ready for the 2001 convention in Orlando! (Joy Stigile)
>> 12. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
>> 13. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
>> 14. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (James Setting)
>> 15. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Kelly Massaro)
>> 16. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (catdancing)
>> 17. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (David Andrews)
>> 18. Re: Get ready for the 2001 convention in Orlando! (d m gina)
>> 19. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:27:32 -0800
>> From: "James Setting" <jsetting at earthlink.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
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>> I do not know anyone personally on this list, I just sit in the backround
>> and keep up with the subjects I think are important. But I must say for a
>> person I did not even know, I shed a few tears reading the news about Mr.
>> Ed, as I called him. I just wanted to share that he touched peoples lives
>> that he wasn't even aware of.
>>
>> My most serious condolences and respect to Mr. Ed,
>>
>> James Setting
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of miriam youssefi
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 2:12 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>
>> Hi friends,
>> i'm truly sorry i didn't get to know Ed, but greatful for your messages
>> about him. it's neat to know him through your friendships with him. when
>> i
>> read about his passing, i wanted to give you all that are affected a warm
>> hug. i've been experiencing so many deaths in a short while. for my lack
>> of
>> better expression, please accept my condolences. i can't believe our
>> group
>> wouldn't be happening, if it hadn't been for Ed. my prayers are with you
>> as
>> we reluctantly trudge through this journey together that's called life.
>> take
>> care all.
>> love,
>> miriam
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:33:11 -0500
>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20091207193311.16038.92694 at web3.serotek.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>
>> James that was quite nice.
>> Do feel free to write in when you can, this is how we get to know each
>> other.
>> yes it is beautiful how each person touches lives.
>>
>> --
>> --Dar
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:29:56 -0700
>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <002530C90E1445FA8A63CBD1299B5ED4 at DianePC>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=response
>>
>> Debbie, you don't have to be ill to have a stroke.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:06 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>>> WoW i am so rry to hear that.
>>> had he been ill?
>>> Debbie
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:09 PM
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>> Bryant
>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything
>>>>> she
>>>>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>> arrangements have been made.
>>>>>
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:59:35 -0600
>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <002a01ca7788$907a1d20$260482a1 at umh.edu>
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>> He had a fantastic hand shake and a good heart. The loss though is ours
>> not
>> his - he's in a fine place, once again practicing his beloved profession
>> which was photography, and maybe playing a bit of basketball.
>>
>> Gary
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 11:28 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>>>I never shook his hand,
>>> I will when I get to heaven.
>>> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>>> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>>> thanks for sharing.
>>>
>>> --
>>> --Dar
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>> Message: 5
>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:03:05 -0500
>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS1FB734ACD054E4ABF1EB0A1900 at phx.gbl>
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>> The last time I saw in was in Dallas. Nelson and I spoke to Gail and Ed
>> while waiting for a table at the restaurant in the Hotel. It was my
>> Nelson's first convention and after read his articles and such, he said
>> it
>> was nice to meet the man behind the writings and the voice on the phone.
>>
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
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>> 1-866-580-5574
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>> CST #1018299-10
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 12:28 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>> I never shook his hand,
>> I will when I get to heaven.
>> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>> thanks for sharing.
>>
>> --
>> --Dar
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>> dmgina23
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:30:07 EST
>> From: Blindhands at aol.com
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Man I Called A Friend.
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <d64.43266827.384ee9ff at aol.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>>
>> A Man to Remember. He was a wonderful person and willing to reach out
>> to
>> all of us when we needed some advise, knowledge, understanding and a
>> friend
>> that knew what we were talking about.
>>
>> He encouraged me to become involved with DAN and carry on in my home
>> state
>> of Connecticut to help other blind diabetics.
>>
>> I had diabetes for more years then Ed, but living with it and suddenly
>> going blind over 12 years back after my bypass heart surgery I was lost
>> in
>> finding out how a blind diabetic manages their own diabetes. The sighted
>> medical professionals just advised me to go home and have my family take
>> care of
>> me. I did not have any idea how to do it. I had managed my own
>> diabetes
>> since I was probably maybe 13 years old as Mom had worked on the first 6
>> years with me and diabetes. I was in charge and even at the age of 7
>> when
>> leaving the hospital I was taught what to do and how to do it.
>>
>> At the age of 46 when I woke up blind from my heart surgery it was
>> starting
>> over without accessible computers or information on how a blind diabetic
>> manages things. It took 2 years for me to first hear how a blind
>> diabetic
>> can draw up their own insulin with a Count-A-Dose and Ed Bryant is the
>> man
>> that help me find where to purchase one of these wonnderful devises.
>>
>> He advised me when I went to India on topics to speak on during my talks
>> in
>> India regarding How a Blind Diabetic Manages Their Own Diabetes. I was
>> invited to speak at a medical University to doctors and nurses on this
>> topic. I was invited to a conference for doctors dealing with
>> diabetics.
>> I
>> even visited a diabetic clinic and a diabetic support group at one of
>> the
>> major hospitals in New Deli. So Ed helped me prepare for that.
>>
>> Ed encouraged me to become active in DAN and encouraged me to become a
>> board member of the DAN. I served as a board member, secretary and First
>> Vice
>> President on the DAN board and was proud to work with the people sharing
>> the responsibility of this division and starting this list.
>>
>> We owe a lot to this man and I will miss him and always remember his
>> friendship.
>>
>> Joyce Kane
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:50:48 -0800
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <96B515E938A84087AA529711FD1305CE at owner1e06aeb63>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=original
>>
>> Miriam:
>>
>> Not to take away anything from Ed's work but the Diabetes Action Network
>> was
>> more-or-less the brainchild of Ed and Karen Mayry who has also passed on
>> to
>> a better place.
>>
>> They are both missed.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "miriam youssefi" <miriamyoussefi at shaw.ca>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 2:11 AM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>> Hi friends,
>> i'm truly sorry i didn't get to know Ed, but greatful for your messages
>> about him. it's neat to know him through your friendships with him. when
>> i
>> read about his passing, i wanted to give you all that are affected a warm
>> hug. i've been experiencing so many deaths in a short while. for my lack
>> of
>> better expression, please accept my condolences. i can't believe our
>> group
>> wouldn't be happening, if it hadn't been for Ed. my prayers are with you
>> as
>> we reluctantly trudge through this journey together that's called life.
>> take
>> care all.
>> love,
>> miriam
>>
>>
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:54:50 -0800
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <34CC59379F0C474D8C22ABD89C252A15 at owner1e06aeb63>
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>> Kelly:
>>
>> I'll forward a note from the Afiliate Presidents' list about what is
>> known
>> of funeral/flower arrangements.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:22 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>>> Mike,
>>>
>>> Thank you for sharing the very sad news about Ed. I have passed the
>>> information along to Jerry as well as the rest of our company.
>>>
>>> Ed was an incredible person who was of great assistance to all of us at
>>> Prodigy.
>>>
>>> He will be missed.
>>>
>>> I have scanned the correspondence, but not clear as to where we can send
>>> flowers? Can someone please give me the details of the service and
>>> where
>>> I can send flowers to the family?
>>>
>>> I appreciate your assistance.
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>>
>>> Kelly Massaro-Neal
>>> Manager, Sales
>>> Prodigy Diabetes Care
>>> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
>>> Charlotte NC 28269
>>> Direct: 704-285-6425
>>> Fax:704-285-6495
>>> Mobile: 704-491-3923
>>> Main: 800-366-5901
>>> kellym at prodigymeter.com
>>> www.prodigymeter.com
>>>
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>> Bryant
>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>> early
>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>> needs
>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when arrangements
>>>> have been made.
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
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>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 9
>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:09:03 -0800
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <5856A25986EE4B0AAE5CABA732D98FF0 at owner1e06aeb63>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=response
>>
>> Guess I won't see him anytime soon as I suspect I'm going to the other
>> place! (smirk)
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:28 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>>>I never shook his hand,
>>> I will when I get to heaven.
>>> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>>> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>>> thanks for sharing.
>>>
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype
>>> dmgina23
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 10
>> Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:29:50 -0500
>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20091208022950.15094.53539 at web1.serotek.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>
>> With it as cold as it is this evening minus eight a bit of coal
>> shoveling isn't bad.
>> Ha.
>>
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype
>> dmgina23
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
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>> Message: 11
>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 23:02:12 -0800
>> From: "Joy Stigile" <jstigile at sbcglobal.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Get ready for the 2001 convention in
>> Orlando!
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <930BA34010BE469D9C7677E7115FBA56 at DBTOA000>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=original
>>
>> Dear Diane,
>> I have been looking for a local Avon dealer for a while. Would you be
>> able
>> to ship heavy items(like Vita Moist hand cream) to me?
>>
>> Let me know.
>> Thanks, Joy
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>> To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>; "Rehabilitation
>> Counselor Mailing List" <rehab at nfbnet.org>; "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing
>> List"
>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>; "NFB of Illinois Mailing List"
>> <il-talk at nfbnet.org>;
>> "NFB of Colorado Discussion List" <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>; "National
>> Association of Blind Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>;
>> "Diabetes
>> Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; "Colorado Association of
>> Blind Students List" <cabs at nfbnet.org>; "Blind Math list for those
>> interested in mathematics" <blindmath at nfbnet.org>;
>> <2391Group at googlegroups.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 5:54 AM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Get ready for the 2001 convention in Orlando!
>>
>>
>>> The 2011 National Convention in Orlando Florida is over a year away, but
>>> why wait to be fully accessorized?
>>> Avon is advertising several Mickey Mouse items that will be sure to have
>>> you ready!
>>>
>>> There is an incredible Mickey Mouse watch (non-talking) that is silver
>>> tone with a Mother-of-Pearl face. The silver tone band looks like
>>> little
>>> Mickey mouse ears! The intro special is $29.99.
>>>
>>> Next is a Mickey Mouse Pendant, silver tone with faux crystals. The
>>> chain
>>> is 17" with a 3" extender. The intro special is $14.99.
>>>
>>> How about a Mickey Mouse "All that Sparkles" tote to carry all of your
>>> convention essentials? It is a cotton canvas bag with a picture of
>>> Mickey
>>> mouse and sequins! It is fully lined and measures 13" x 13" x 4 1/2".
>>> Intro special is $29.99.
>>>
>>> For ordering information on these items and a 10% discount, please
>>> contact
>>> Diane Filipe of the Colorado NFB at
>>> dianefilipe at peoplepc.com.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jstigile%40sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 12
>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 03:11:45 -0500
>> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP346F2ED626E35FE9166C69AA8F0 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=response
>>
>> That is such a beautiful tribute, Bern. Thank you so much for writing
>> this.
>> If you'd like to talk off list I'd be happy to.
>> Kijuana
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "The Jacobs Family" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Bill and Bernie Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>; "Marie Marucci"
>> <memarucci at comcast.net>; "ARVIL DANIELS" <mjrdaniels at verizon.net>;
>> <cdanielson at nfb.org>; "Tammy Roncadori" <tammyr at prodigymeter.com>;
>> <jhartle at nfb.org>; "Ametrius Davis" <ametriusd at prodigymeter.com>;
>> <sbooth at nfb.org>; "Megan McGregor" <meganm at prodigymeter.com>; "Jerry
>> Munden"
>> <jerrym at prodigymeter.com>; "Rick Admani" <RickA at prodigymeter.com>; "Joyce
>> Adams" <misstenbricks at hotmail.com>; "Rose Napoli" <rosymae at msn.com>;
>> "Ramzi
>> Abulhaj" <ramzi.a at prodigymeter.com>; "Mike Tickle"
>> <miket at prodigymeter.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:41 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>>> Hey Gang: I was actually too tired last night to get on and be
>>> functional
>>> at the same time!!! What a shock!!! Although, Mike, you and I have had
>>> this discussion before... I'm sure if you think about it, I need not
>>> say
>>> anything more? However, I feel I can share this with the rest of my
>>> extended family here. Ya know, Ed and I were two of the original folks
>>> on
>>> the charter back in '85 when we first formed. Yah Guys! I was in
>>> serious
>>> denial then. After all, it was only four months prior that I had been
>>> just diagnosed. I was still madder than a wet hen. I was telling Ed my
>>> story about how my mother was an extremely brittle diabetic and I lost
>>> her
>>> to its complications at the ripe old age of 13. Mom was just 47 then.
>>> She had had 14 children in 12 years and lost nine of them. A set of
>>> tripplets, set of twins, and four single births. I came through by the
>>> skin of someone's teeth. I was read my last rights and baptized three
>>> times before I was ever released from the hospital to my folks. Now, of
>>> course, the rest of you know I'm too mean to kick off that easily, which
>>> is why I'm still here!! Didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out
>>> that
>>> God really does have a plan! Huh?
>>>
>>> Guess what Folks! It was Ed Bryant who gave me that proverbial kick in
>>> the seat of the pants that I needed! Yet, he did it so lovingly, just
>>> as
>>> if he was taking me under his wing--like his little girl. It was Ed
>>> Bryant who actually walked through how to use the Count-A-Dose over the
>>> phone when I was pregnant right after Bill and I first married. It was
>>> Ed
>>> Bryant who helped work through when I miscarried our baby. He was there
>>> when Bill and I cried. He was there when we made the decision that we
>>> should adopt our children. It was Ed who talked me through my first
>>> insulin injection when I was scared spittless. It was Ed who I called
>>> when I was having those horrible reactions, even several times a day.
>>> With the first bad time, I bounced in and out of consciousness for seven
>>> and a half hours in the hospital. He was there for both me and Bill.
>>> After all, Bill was just as scared by the whole thing as I was. Seems
>>> there wasn't a question for Bill and me that he couldn't answer. If he
>>> didn't have the answer for us, he could tell us where to find just what
>>> we
>>> needed.
>>>
>>> As the years have gone by, and the division has grown to this magnitude,
>>> I
>>> can't help but believe this has been truly a dream of his and I'm just
>>> so
>>> glad and so proud he's been able to see this come to fruition. I'd like
>>> to take this time to publicly thank Ed! Not just for me, but for all
>>> he's
>>> done for all of us!! He's left us all a legacy I hope none of us will
>>> ever forget! I actually have tears coming to my eyes as I'm typing this
>>> and I've got that proverbial lump in my throat... Thanks Guys!! Ed was
>>> like a father I never had!! I'm so proud to have known him!!
>>>
>>> Bern
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: <diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 1:00 PM
>>> Subject: [SPAM] Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 4
>>>
>>>
>>>> Send Diabetes-talk mailing list submissions to
>>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
>>>> diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>>> You can reach the person managing the list at
>>>> diabetes-talk-owner at nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
>>>> than "Re: Contents of Diabetes-talk digest..."
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Today's Topics:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Fw: [SPAM] Letter of Necessity for Count-A-Dose
>>>> (The Jacobs Family)
>>>> 2. Re: False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice? (Panix)
>>>> 3. Re: Fw: Removal from Diabetes Talk List ... (Mike Freeman)
>>>> 4. Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>>>> 5. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Albert Sanchez)
>>>> 6. Ed Bryant (cheryl echevarria)
>>>> 7. Re: Ed Bryant (Diane)
>>>> 8. Fw: Ed Bryant (Minnie K. Walker)
>>>> 9. Re: Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>>>> 10. Re: Ed Bryant (Eileen Scrivani)
>>>> 11. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Tammy Anspach)
>>>> 12. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
>>>> 13. insulin pens keep getting stuck (miriam youssefi)
>>>> 14. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
>>>> 15. Re: Ed Bryant (d m gina)
>>>> 16. Re: insulin pens keep getting stuck (d m gina)
>>>> 17. Paying for a funeral (d m gina)
>>>> 18. Re: insulin pens keep getting stuck (cheryl echevarria)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:39:28 -0500
>>>> From: "The Jacobs Family" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: [SPAM] Letter of Necessity for
>>>> Count-A-Dose
>>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>, <Greater-Baltimore-Digest at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: dandrews at visi.com
>>>> Message-ID: <205482E361724AC09A4EFF8CB8F69788 at william7309aa9>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8";
>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>
>>>> Hey Gang:
>>>>
>>>> For anyone who would like to participate in this project, We invite you
>>>> to
>>>> submit your comments to:
>>>> Bernadette Jacobs,First Vice-President, Diabetes Action Network, (DAN),
>>>> email: bandbjacobs at verizon.net.
>>>>
>>>> For those of you who know someone without computer access, I can be
>>>> reached
>>>> by phone at: 410-455-5311 Monday--Friday between the hours of 8:00
>>>> am--3:30
>>>> pm.
>>>>
>>>> I would like to have all your information so that I may send it over to
>>>> the
>>>> folks at Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC. by December 24, 2009.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you so much.
>>>>
>>>> Bern
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Jerry Munden" <jerrym at prodigymeter.com>
>>>> To: <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
>>>> Cc: "Ramzi Abulhaj" <ramzi.a at prodigymeter.com>; "Rick Admani"
>>>> <RickA at prodigymeter.com>; "Ametrius Davis" <ametriusd at prodigymeter.com>
>>>> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 5:35 PM
>>>> Subject: [SPAM] Letter of Necessity for Count-A-Dose
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Bernie:
>>>>> Could you ask some of the NFB members with diabetes that use the
>>>>> Count-A-Dose product to write a short letter stating that it is a
>>>>> medical
>>>>> necessity for them?
>>>>> If we could get 25 or so people to write a short letter like this it
>>>>> would
>>>>> help us get Medicare coverage.
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Jerry Munden
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 2
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:05:18 -0800
>>>> From: "Panix" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <3F9AEFE64E414695A0B48764EAC545E1 at owner1e06aeb63>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>> reply-type=response
>>>>
>>>> How you feel is more of a guide rather than a reliable indicator of
>>>> meter
>>>> accuracy (unless, of course, you're about to pass out! grin) Simplest
>>>> way
>>>> is
>>>> to check with another meter or get a bottle of control solution that is
>>>> not
>>>> out-of-date, have someone read the expected glucose level in it and
>>>> check
>>>> your meter.
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:50 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Paul:
>>>>>
>>>>> No, I only recently changed batteries so it's not that and I'm sure
>>>>> the
>>>>> test strips are correct for the voice.
>>>>>
>>>>> My morning low reading is probably one of the lows that actually is
>>>>> accurate. Its the readings prior to meals that frequently tell me I'm
>>>>> in
>>>>> a good range and based on how I feel think they are off and now am
>>>>> questioning the results.
>>>>>
>>>>> Eileen
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Paul & Paula Jordan" <paujor at fuse.net>
>>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:51 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Ileen, have you run tests on your strips to see if they are the right
>>>>>> ones?
>>>>>> What about the battery status?
>>>>>> I know that I can get some real low readings with my morning fasting
>>>>>> test,
>>>>>> but, based on the way I feel, I really think it's wrong.
>>>>>> I have had both the prodigy voice, and the audocode, but they neither
>>>>>> one
>>>>>> says when the blood sample is insufficient. Sometimes, it does say
>>>>>> that
>>>>>> it's low, and I generally consider it an insufficient reading.
>>>>>> At this point, I've been at this for about 16 months, so I'm not a
>>>>>> master
>>>>>> yet!!! Hope this helps, and know that I wish you the very best.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Paul
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen
>>>>>> Scrivani
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:18 PM
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi folks:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Have any of you been getting either low or good range readings on the
>>>>>> Prodigy Voice, but contrary results from the lab/doctor's office? I
>>>>>> suspect
>>>>>> that my Prodigy Voice is not functioning properly. I had to go to my
>>>>>> doctor
>>>>>> today for a procedure and prior to leaving the house I did a test on
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> voice that came back 103 -- a very good number. Prior to the
>>>>>> procedure
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> BG was tested and I was told the result was 236!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Additionally, the last two A1C readings I got back from the doctor
>>>>>> were
>>>>>> higher than they have ever been for me -- over 7! I'm very upset
>>>>>> about
>>>>>> this. I test regularly, know how to count my carbs and am on a
>>>>>> sliding
>>>>>> scale insulin regiment ... So I ask myself what's going on here?? I
>>>>>> suspect
>>>>>> the meter is giving faulty readings. Sometimes I know the numbers
>>>>>> are
>>>>>> off,
>>>>>> based on the way I feel and re-test and there can be a pretty big
>>>>>> difference. Still the numbers that usually come back are not so
>>>>>> outrageous
>>>>>> that my A1C's should be so horrible.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Has anyone heard of other meters coming on the market? Are there any
>>>>>> out
>>>>>> there that will give an error message when/if insufficient blood
>>>>>> drops
>>>>>> are
>>>>>> placed on the test strip? I'm very disgusted -- originally, I was
>>>>>> liking
>>>>>> the meter because of its simplicity, but it appears to me that it is
>>>>>> not
>>>>>> working properly.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Eileen
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/paujor%40fuse
>>>>>> .net
>>>>>>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
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>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 3
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:10:46 -0800
>>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Removal from Diabetes Talk List ...
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <87DC6F7BA57B4501AD722F71B7539B21 at owner1e06aeb63>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>
>>>> Actually, it isn't a hoax. What happens is that some of the info at the
>>>> bottom of the messages confuses the Mailman software so it thinks you
>>>> or
>>>> someone else is trying to remove you. This is somewhat of a paradox in
>>>> that
>>>> the software itself places this info there although David Andrews could
>>>> remove it except that the information is useful.
>>>>
>>>> Eileen is still on the list.
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
>>>> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:33 PM
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Removal from Diabetes Talk List ...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Eileen,
>>>>>
>>>>> I did do a check on the subscribers list and still see your name.
>>>>> David
>>>>> or
>>>>> Mike will have to confirm that this was just one of those hoax
>>>>> attempts
>>>>> to
>>>>> knock someone off and not that the process to remove you was started.
>>>>>
>>>>> Vinny
>>>>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>>>>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>>>>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>>>>> NJAGDU Division President
>>>>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>>> To: "diabetes Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 10:40 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Removal from Diabetes Talk List ...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi:
>>>>>
>>>>> Just checking to see if my messages are going through to the nfb list
>>>>> since
>>>>> I just got a notice of having requested removal and then a
>>>>> confirmation
>>>>> of
>>>>> it. I did not request to be removed from the diabetes list.
>>>>>
>>>>> Eileen
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/vgc732%40optonline.net
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 4
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 17:09:57 -0800
>>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <2074D3A4958948F0AF3A806040EF9F33 at owner1e06aeb63>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>> Bryant
>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>> early
>>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>>> needs
>>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>> arrangements
>>>>> have been made.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 5
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:28:47 -0500
>>>> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <FECB4841A50D45FDAEB2086E6A92A51A at Albert>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>> reply-type=response
>>>>
>>>> Thanks Mike. Ed will be missed. A.S.
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:09 PM
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>>> Bryant
>>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything
>>>>>> she
>>>>>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>>> arrangements have been made.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/albertsanchez%40suddenlink.net
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 6
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 21:01:51 -0500
>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS41330CB04160B803EED29A1910 at phx.gbl>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>>
>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of my
>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the phone
>>>> many times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do
>>>> with
>>>> the division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
>>>> Voice of the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>
>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>
>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>
>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>
>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 7
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 19:11:27 -0700
>>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <634705E049DB483183F405EE1E187D8D at DianePC>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>
>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
>>>> stem
>>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
>>>> removed
>>>> this evening as there was not any brain activity.
>>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
>>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
>>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
>>>> what
>>>> was going on.
>>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
>>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
>>>> Diane
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
>>>>> my
>>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the phone
>>>>> many
>>>>> times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do with
>>>>> the
>>>>> division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the Voice
>>>>> of
>>>>> the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>>
>>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>>
>>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 8
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:47:11 -0600
>>>> From: "Minnie K. Walker" <mwkoger21 at bellsouth.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Ed Bryant
>>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <8C468F81B55041F99CD8D47508AFA6AF at minniedaeea102>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>>
>>>> Hello All
>>>> Ed was such a fine human being. His concern for others was truly
>>>> genuine.
>>>> If he had not heard from me within a certain time frame he would always
>>>> call
>>>> just to check and see how things were going. I will miss him and his
>>>> caring
>>>> calls. My prayers go out to Gail and his family. In his words
>>>> Best Regards
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:11 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
>>>> stem
>>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
>>>> removed
>>>> this evening as there was not any brain activity.
>>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
>>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
>>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
>>>> what
>>>> was going on.
>>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
>>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
>>>> Diane
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
>>>>> my
>>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the phone
>>>>> many
>>>>> times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do with
>>>>> the
>>>>> division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the Voice
>>>>> of
>>>>> the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>>
>>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>>
>>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 9
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 19:56:26 -0800
>>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <8D69B4E26C3A46B6B11305AAEF21006A at owner1e06aeb63>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>> reply-type=response
>>>>
>>>> Diane:
>>>>
>>>> Work with Joy to come up with flowers to send if that's what Gail wants
>>>> and
>>>> let me know via private email so I can authorize the expense. If Gail
>>>> wants
>>>> some other remembrance instead, please let me know that, too.
>>>>
>>>> Mike Freeman, President
>>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>>> National Federation of the Blind
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 6:11 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
>>>>> stem
>>>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
>>>>> removed this evening as there was not any brain activity.
>>>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
>>>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
>>>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
>>>>> what
>>>>> was going on.
>>>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
>>>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
>>>>> Diane
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the phone
>>>>>> many times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do
>>>>>> with
>>>>>> the division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
>>>>>> Voice of the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 10
>>>> Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:08:06 -0500
>>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <8748055C98034A0CAAD25D221130C0CC at eileenPC>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
>>>> reply-type=response
>>>>
>>>> Diane:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for letting us know. I'm very sorry to hear this news. Ed was
>>>> a
>>>> nice guy and always willing to try and help get information out when
>>>> needed.
>>>>
>>>> Eileen
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 9:11 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
>>>>> stem
>>>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
>>>>> removed this evening as there was not any brain activity.
>>>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
>>>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
>>>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
>>>>> what
>>>>> was going on.
>>>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
>>>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
>>>>> Diane
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the phone
>>>>>> many times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do
>>>>>> with
>>>>>> the division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
>>>>>> Voice of the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%40verizon.net
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 11
>>>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 01:13:52 -0500
>>>> From: "Tammy Anspach" <tanspach at tampabay.rr.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <10DDB3F7D72E47FBBBE75EA09345A2E4 at tanspachPC>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>>
>>>> Mike,
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for forwarding the sad news. Please pass on my most
>>>> heart-felt
>>>> and
>>>> sincerest sympathies to his wife, family and friends.
>>>>
>>>> Tammy
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>> Bryant
>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>> early
>>>>
>>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>>> needs
>>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>> arrangements
>>>>> have been made.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 12
>>>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 01:41:16 -0500
>>>> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP78DB51DE0A8598A4FCDAF0AA910 at phx.gbl>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>
>>>> I to just got the news. I'm very sorry also. This damn disease is
>>>> plain
>>>> heart breaking!
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Tammy Anspach" <tanspach at tampabay.rr.com>
>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 1:13 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Mike,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for forwarding the sad news. Please pass on my most
>>>>> heart-felt
>>>>> and
>>>>> sincerest sympathies to his wife, family and friends.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tammy
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>>> Bryant
>>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>>> early
>>>>>
>>>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>>>> needs
>>>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>>> arrangements
>>>>>> have been made.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
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>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 13
>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 22:57:25 -0800
>>>> From: "miriam youssefi" <miriamyoussefi at shaw.ca>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
>>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <C8AF53C0AC674A5EBB0D6EA0E536BDB2 at D2VJX4G1>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"
>>>>
>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>> i'm new to the list and have been enjoying reading our posts on the
>>>> list.
>>>> i'm so glad that we have this great group of people to chat with.
>>>> i have been having long time difficulty with my huma pens sticking
>>>> while
>>>> trying to push down the plunger. both my huma pens for the humalin and
>>>> humalog insulins are troublesome to use. i keep having to take it apart
>>>> while the pen along with the kneedle is still inside me. in order for
>>>> the
>>>> plunger to go down, i keep having to take it apart between intervals
>>>> and
>>>> putting it together again. it was acting up so bad today that had i not
>>>> needed it, i was ready to throw it away. though i'm greatful i have
>>>> another
>>>> pen that does work, i haven't used it before, as it takes some getting
>>>> used
>>>> to. it's another huma pen, but now made of metal rather than the
>>>> plastic
>>>> one
>>>> i've been using. the shape of this is also different. i know i'll have
>>>> to
>>>> talk with the pharmacist about it, but had been putting it off, as i'd
>>>> been
>>>> hoping my old pens still worked. i'm curious to know whether anyone
>>>> else
>>>> may
>>>> have run in to this particular problem and what may have caused this.
>>>> anyway, thanks for listening and hope to hear from you!
>>>> all the best,
>>>> miriam
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>>>>
>>>> Message: 14
>>>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:12:25 -0500
>>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Message-ID: <20091206161225.23204.93711 at web2.serotek.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>>
>>>> Oh this is truly sad.
>>>> He did so much for the Diabetic program.
>>>> Thanks for sharing.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype
>>>> dmgina23
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 15
>>>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:17:43 -0500
>>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Message-ID: <20091206161743.23204.11536 at web2.serotek.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>>
>>>> Well I am hoping he had no clue what happened to him.
>>>> Thanks for sharing.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype
>>>> dmgina23
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 16
>>>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:24:22 -0500
>>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Message-ID: <20091206162422.23203.40023 at web2.serotek.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>>
>>>> No I don't have this kind of problem.
>>>> the pins I use are fixed up already.
>>>> I pull up on the top before I turn it to the units I wish to use at the
>>>> time.
>>>> I don't know if this would help or not.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype
>>>> dmgina23
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 17
>>>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:39:08 -0500
>>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Paying for a funeral
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Message-ID: <20091206163908.25203.1741 at web2.serotek.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>>
>>>> Hi folks,
>>>> I felt I could ask this question here.
>>>> I have asked several places how I can pay for a funeral plan.
>>>> I know nothing will happen here, this is something I wish to get done
>>>> while I am still well and know what is happening.
>>>> does the Federation have something like this that I don't know?
>>>> I keep getting paper work on paying for cancer.
>>>> Even though I ask to pay for a funeral plan.
>>>> I have to pay small payments because I don't have allot of money.
>>>> Please let me know.
>>>> If we don't have something, would this be something the federation
>>>> would consider taking on?
>>>> thanks,
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype
>>>> dmgina23
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>
>>>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
>>>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 18
>>>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:40:43 -0500
>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS10FB1C2E297A1DD92FAC0A1910 at phx.gbl>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>>
>>>> I use both humalog pens and lantus, I draw up the amount by listening
>>>> to
>>>> the clicks, and injecting myself.
>>>>
>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 11:24 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> No I don't have this kind of problem.
>>>> the pins I use are fixed up already.
>>>> I pull up on the top before I turn it to the units I wish to use at
>>>> the
>>>> time.
>>>> I don't know if this would help or not.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype
>>>> dmgina23
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> End of Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 4
>>>> ********************************************
>>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 13
>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 03:25:06 -0500
>> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP9329257704C82A37B2323EAA8F0 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=response
>>
>> You'll be joining me in that other place. smerk..
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:09 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>>> Guess I won't see him anytime soon as I suspect I'm going to the other
>>> place! (smirk)
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:28 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>>I never shook his hand,
>>>> I will when I get to heaven.
>>>> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>>>> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>>>> thanks for sharing.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype
>>>> dmgina23
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>
>>>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
>>>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
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>>>
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>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 14
>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:27:26 -0800
>> From: "James Setting" <jsetting at earthlink.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <002101ca77e0$4616f610$d244e230$@net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Dar,
>>
>> I am sorry I don't know your real name as I don't always read the
>> signatures. I know you as DMGina which is what I hear when I key to one
>> of
>> your emails. Anyway thank you for the kind words and I hope to get to
>> know
>> people a little better as we get through this poker game they call life.
>> Like I said I mostly sit in the background and read the important
>> subjects,
>> but I actually cried when I read about Mr. Ed. That is a little weird for
>> me
>> as I never met the guy, only read many of his emails and could tel that
>> he
>> was a person full of soul.
>>
>> I will try to be more active on the list as I do many things to help the
>> disabled and cancer patients. It is a big load for the shoulders at times
>> and it seems like I might be able to make a few friends here that might
>> lighten the load just by listening(reading, hahahaha).
>>
>> Hope to know more people soon,
>>
>> James
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:47 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>
>> Threw my pretty blue eyes,
>> Mike Freeman is another person who does quite well making sure blind
>> diabetics know about this list.
>> We stick together as best as we can threw out the country.
>> I am pleased this list is doing well.
>>
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype
>> dmgina23
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>>
>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
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>> rthlink.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 15
>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:21:10 -0500
>> From: Kelly Massaro <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID:
>> <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D4369419DE08C at ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
>>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Thanks Mike,
>>
>> I found an email with the details and we will be sending flowers to Ed's
>> family.
>>
>> I hope this finds you well.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Kelly Massaro-Neal
>> Manager, Sales
>> Prodigy Diabetes Care
>> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
>> Charlotte NC 28269
>> Direct: 704-285-6425
>> Fax:704-285-6495
>> Mobile: 704-491-3923
>> Main: 800-366-5901
>> kellym at prodigymeter.com
>> www.prodigymeter.com
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 8:55 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>> Kelly:
>>
>> I'll forward a note from the Afiliate Presidents' list about what is
>> known
>> of funeral/flower arrangements.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:22 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>>> Mike,
>>>
>>> Thank you for sharing the very sad news about Ed. I have passed the
>>> information along to Jerry as well as the rest of our company.
>>>
>>> Ed was an incredible person who was of great assistance to all of us at
>>> Prodigy.
>>>
>>> He will be missed.
>>>
>>> I have scanned the correspondence, but not clear as to where we can send
>>> flowers? Can someone please give me the details of the service and
>>> where
>>> I can send flowers to the family?
>>>
>>> I appreciate your assistance.
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>>
>>> Kelly Massaro-Neal
>>> Manager, Sales
>>> Prodigy Diabetes Care
>>> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
>>> Charlotte NC 28269
>>> Direct: 704-285-6425
>>> Fax:704-285-6495
>>> Mobile: 704-491-3923
>>> Main: 800-366-5901
>>> kellym at prodigymeter.com
>>> www.prodigymeter.com
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>> Bryant
>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>> early
>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>> needs
>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when arrangements
>>>> have been made.
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>
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>>
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>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 16
>> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:30:55 -0600
>> From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <005d01ca66d1$ca8d3410$6662fea9 at VALUED664B84C7>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=response
>>
>> at least he is no longer diabetic
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:09 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>> Bryant
>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything
>>>> she
>>>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>> arrangements have been made.
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 17
>> Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:52:04 -0600
>> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <auto-000130214657 at mailfront1.g2host.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>>
>> You and me both, brother.
>>
>> I guess I show my age -- but when I think of the "Diabetics
>> Division," I think of Karen Mayry and Ed Bryant. That is not to
>> diminish the work you and others are now doing -- Mike.
>>
>> I remember going to dinner with the Diabetics Division Board of
>> Directors in the early 1990's. I was working at the International
>> Braille and Technology Center, and the Board was in town for a
>> meeting. It amazed and humbled me when listening to everybody
>> because most if not all of them had pretty fragile health, but were
>> still doing so much. It totally blew me away.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> At 08:09 PM 12/7/2009, you wrote:
>>>Guess I won't see him anytime soon as I suspect I'm going to the
>>>other place! (smirk)
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>
>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:28 AM
>>>Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>>I never shook his hand,
>>>>I will when I get to heaven.
>>>>My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>>>>I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>>>>thanks for sharing.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 18
>> Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:03:13 -0500
>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Get ready for the 2001 convention in
>> Orlando!
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20091208170313.26306.93872 at web1.serotek.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>
>> There is also an eight hundred number for avon.
>> That is how I order.
>>
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype
>> dmgina23
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>>
>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 19
>> Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:06:51 -0500
>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20091208170651.26306.13783 at web1.serotek.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>
>> Yes when I lived in Colorado I would say Denver Dar.
>> Now I am in Montana where I say Montana Dar from time to time.
>> I started off with my emails dmgina so I left it that way.
>> You write any time,
>> it brings more learning to this list.
>> Nice to see it active from time.
>> You know with Mike visiting the place where coal is made, we need to
>> keep visiting giggle.
>>
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype
>> dmgina23
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>>
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>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
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>>
>>
>> End of Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 6
>> ********************************************
>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:17:07 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Thanks Guys! I really needed this!
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Message-ID: <20091208191707.17933.30726 at web1.serotek.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> Since I don't know much on Gails behalf, can you send me her email
> address again?
> I would be pleased to send a message from time to time.
> Thanks,
>
> --
> --Dar
> skype
> dmgina23
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:06:17 -0500
> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Thanks Guys! I really needed this!
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP93E785ACF6970D113DDF3AA8F0 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> Hi, Bern. As I have said earlier today, please send me an email off list,
> including Gail's name, and anything else I can use to include her in my
> great sympathy/empathy. After all, I have a partner, and daughter going
> through the effects of Diabetes, even at its earliest stages with me.
>
> I expressed to you that I'd love to talk with you offline. That is still
> true. I want to know your experiences with Edd, but also, what he added
> to
> your life that can add to mine. Pleas it would be great to add you to my
> friendship circle. :) I to know how it is to face adoption in the face
> of
> not being able to safely have a baby without potentially making too many
> mistakes. Contact me offlist, if you will, ok?
>
> Take care, and I hope to hear from you.
>
> K C
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "The Jacobs Family" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 1:43 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Thanks Guys! I really needed this!
>
>
>> Hey Gang:
>>
>> This has been just the most wonderful thing! Hearing everyone's tribute
>> to our friend Ed Bryant! Very touching! Once again, it brings up that
>> proverbial lump in my throat along with the tears to my eyes. I always
>> knew he was well-liked and respected. Thanks so much again! I feel like
>> I've been hugged a million times. Sure hope someone saves this for
>> Gayle.
>> Speaking of which, whatever you do, how many of you can, please, along
>> with me, keep in touch with her. She's really going to need us aftr the
>> let-down. Ya know that long break after the funeral, burial, and all is
>> said and done. There's that lag time in between that and whenever she's
>> able to move on past the really painful stages of grieving, seemingly
>> endless loneliness and so on. Even if you don't know what to say,
>> sometimes just hearing "I love you." can really make a difference.
>> Thanks
>> again!!
>>
>> Bern
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 1:00 PM
>> Subject: [SPAM] Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 6
>>
>>
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>>> Today's Topics:
>>>
>>> 1. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (James Setting)
>>> 2. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
>>> 3. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Diane)
>>> 4. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Gary Wunder)
>>> 5. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (cheryl echevarria)
>>> 6. A Man I Called A Friend. (Blindhands at aol.com)
>>> 7. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>>> 8. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>>> 9. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>>> 10. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
>>> 11. Re: Get ready for the 2001 convention in Orlando! (Joy Stigile)
>>> 12. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
>>> 13. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
>>> 14. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (James Setting)
>>> 15. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Kelly Massaro)
>>> 16. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (catdancing)
>>> 17. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (David Andrews)
>>> 18. Re: Get ready for the 2001 convention in Orlando! (d m gina)
>>> 19. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
>>>
>>>
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:27:32 -0800
>>> From: "James Setting" <jsetting at earthlink.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <003f01ca776a$f10c6300$d3252900$@net>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>
>>> I do not know anyone personally on this list, I just sit in the
>>> backround
>>> and keep up with the subjects I think are important. But I must say for
>>> a
>>> person I did not even know, I shed a few tears reading the news about
>>> Mr.
>>> Ed, as I called him. I just wanted to share that he touched peoples
>>> lives
>>> that he wasn't even aware of.
>>>
>>> My most serious condolences and respect to Mr. Ed,
>>>
>>> James Setting
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of miriam youssefi
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 2:12 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>> Hi friends,
>>> i'm truly sorry i didn't get to know Ed, but greatful for your messages
>>> about him. it's neat to know him through your friendships with him. when
>>> i
>>> read about his passing, i wanted to give you all that are affected a
>>> warm
>>> hug. i've been experiencing so many deaths in a short while. for my lack
>>> of
>>> better expression, please accept my condolences. i can't believe our
>>> group
>>> wouldn't be happening, if it hadn't been for Ed. my prayers are with you
>>> as
>>> we reluctantly trudge through this journey together that's called life.
>>> take
>>> care all.
>>> love,
>>> miriam
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:33:11 -0500
>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Message-ID: <20091207193311.16038.92694 at web3.serotek.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>
>>> James that was quite nice.
>>> Do feel free to write in when you can, this is how we get to know each
>>> other.
>>> yes it is beautiful how each person touches lives.
>>>
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype
>>> dmgina23
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>>
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>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:29:56 -0700
>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <002530C90E1445FA8A63CBD1299B5ED4 at DianePC>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=response
>>>
>>> Debbie, you don't have to be ill to have a stroke.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:06 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> WoW i am so rry to hear that.
>>>> had he been ill?
>>>> Debbie
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:09 PM
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>>> Bryant
>>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything
>>>>>> she
>>>>>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>>> arrangements have been made.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/catdancing%40sbcglobal.net
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-talk:
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:59:35 -0600
>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <002a01ca7788$907a1d20$260482a1 at umh.edu>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=response
>>>
>>> He had a fantastic hand shake and a good heart. The loss though is ours
>>> not
>>> his - he's in a fine place, once again practicing his beloved profession
>>> which was photography, and maybe playing a bit of basketball.
>>>
>>> Gary
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 11:28 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>>I never shook his hand,
>>>> I will when I get to heaven.
>>>> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>>>> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>>>> thanks for sharing.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype
>>>> dmgina23
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>
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>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwunder%40earthlink.net
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:03:05 -0500
>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS1FB734ACD054E4ABF1EB0A1900 at phx.gbl>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>
>>> The last time I saw in was in Dallas. Nelson and I spoke to Gail and Ed
>>> while waiting for a table at the restaurant in the Hotel. It was my
>>> Nelson's first convention and after read his articles and such, he said
>>> it was nice to meet the man behind the writings and the voice on the
>>> phone.
>>>
>>>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>> CST #1018299-10
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 12:28 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>> I never shook his hand,
>>> I will when I get to heaven.
>>> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>>> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>>> thanks for sharing.
>>>
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype
>>> dmgina23
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>>
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>>>
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:30:07 EST
>>> From: Blindhands at aol.com
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Man I Called A Friend.
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Message-ID: <d64.43266827.384ee9ff at aol.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>>>
>>> A Man to Remember. He was a wonderful person and willing to reach out
>>> to
>>> all of us when we needed some advise, knowledge, understanding and a
>>> friend
>>> that knew what we were talking about.
>>>
>>> He encouraged me to become involved with DAN and carry on in my home
>>> state
>>> of Connecticut to help other blind diabetics.
>>>
>>> I had diabetes for more years then Ed, but living with it and suddenly
>>> going blind over 12 years back after my bypass heart surgery I was lost
>>> in
>>> finding out how a blind diabetic manages their own diabetes. The
>>> sighted
>>> medical professionals just advised me to go home and have my family take
>>> care of
>>> me. I did not have any idea how to do it. I had managed my own
>>> diabetes
>>> since I was probably maybe 13 years old as Mom had worked on the first
>>> 6
>>> years with me and diabetes. I was in charge and even at the age of 7
>>> when
>>> leaving the hospital I was taught what to do and how to do it.
>>>
>>> At the age of 46 when I woke up blind from my heart surgery it was
>>> starting
>>> over without accessible computers or information on how a blind diabetic
>>> manages things. It took 2 years for me to first hear how a blind
>>> diabetic
>>> can draw up their own insulin with a Count-A-Dose and Ed Bryant is the
>>> man
>>> that help me find where to purchase one of these wonnderful devises.
>>>
>>> He advised me when I went to India on topics to speak on during my talks
>>> in
>>> India regarding How a Blind Diabetic Manages Their Own Diabetes. I was
>>> invited to speak at a medical University to doctors and nurses on this
>>> topic. I was invited to a conference for doctors dealing with
>>> diabetics. I
>>> even visited a diabetic clinic and a diabetic support group at one of
>>> the
>>> major hospitals in New Deli. So Ed helped me prepare for that.
>>>
>>> Ed encouraged me to become active in DAN and encouraged me to become a
>>> board member of the DAN. I served as a board member, secretary and
>>> First
>>> Vice
>>> President on the DAN board and was proud to work with the people
>>> sharing
>>> the responsibility of this division and starting this list.
>>>
>>> We owe a lot to this man and I will miss him and always remember his
>>> friendship.
>>>
>>> Joyce Kane
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:50:48 -0800
>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <96B515E938A84087AA529711FD1305CE at owner1e06aeb63>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=original
>>>
>>> Miriam:
>>>
>>> Not to take away anything from Ed's work but the Diabetes Action Network
>>> was
>>> more-or-less the brainchild of Ed and Karen Mayry who has also passed on
>>> to
>>> a better place.
>>>
>>> They are both missed.
>>>
>>> Mike Freeman
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "miriam youssefi" <miriamyoussefi at shaw.ca>
>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 2:11 AM
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi friends,
>>> i'm truly sorry i didn't get to know Ed, but greatful for your messages
>>> about him. it's neat to know him through your friendships with him. when
>>> i
>>> read about his passing, i wanted to give you all that are affected a
>>> warm
>>> hug. i've been experiencing so many deaths in a short while. for my lack
>>> of
>>> better expression, please accept my condolences. i can't believe our
>>> group
>>> wouldn't be happening, if it hadn't been for Ed. my prayers are with you
>>> as
>>> we reluctantly trudge through this journey together that's called life.
>>> take
>>> care all.
>>> love,
>>> miriam
>>>
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:54:50 -0800
>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <34CC59379F0C474D8C22ABD89C252A15 at owner1e06aeb63>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=original
>>>
>>> Kelly:
>>>
>>> I'll forward a note from the Afiliate Presidents' list about what is
>>> known
>>> of funeral/flower arrangements.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:22 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> Mike,
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for sharing the very sad news about Ed. I have passed the
>>>> information along to Jerry as well as the rest of our company.
>>>>
>>>> Ed was an incredible person who was of great assistance to all of us at
>>>> Prodigy.
>>>>
>>>> He will be missed.
>>>>
>>>> I have scanned the correspondence, but not clear as to where we can
>>>> send
>>>> flowers? Can someone please give me the details of the service and
>>>> where
>>>> I can send flowers to the family?
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate your assistance.
>>>>
>>>> Best Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Kelly Massaro-Neal
>>>> Manager, Sales
>>>> Prodigy Diabetes Care
>>>> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
>>>> Charlotte NC 28269
>>>> Direct: 704-285-6425
>>>> Fax:704-285-6495
>>>> Mobile: 704-491-3923
>>>> Main: 800-366-5901
>>>> kellym at prodigymeter.com
>>>> www.prodigymeter.com
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>> Bryant
>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>> early
>>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>>> needs
>>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>> arrangements
>>>>> have been made.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> Diabetes-talk:
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>>>>
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:09:03 -0800
>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <5856A25986EE4B0AAE5CABA732D98FF0 at owner1e06aeb63>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=response
>>>
>>> Guess I won't see him anytime soon as I suspect I'm going to the other
>>> place! (smirk)
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:28 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>>I never shook his hand,
>>>> I will when I get to heaven.
>>>> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>>>> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>>>> thanks for sharing.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype
>>>> dmgina23
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>
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>>>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
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>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:29:50 -0500
>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Message-ID: <20091208022950.15094.53539 at web1.serotek.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>
>>> With it as cold as it is this evening minus eight a bit of coal
>>> shoveling isn't bad.
>>> Ha.
>>>
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype
>>> dmgina23
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>>
>>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
>>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 11
>>> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 23:02:12 -0800
>>> From: "Joy Stigile" <jstigile at sbcglobal.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Get ready for the 2001 convention in
>>> Orlando!
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <930BA34010BE469D9C7677E7115FBA56 at DBTOA000>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=original
>>>
>>> Dear Diane,
>>> I have been looking for a local Avon dealer for a while. Would you be
>>> able
>>> to ship heavy items(like Vita Moist hand cream) to me?
>>>
>>> Let me know.
>>> Thanks, Joy
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>> To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>; "Rehabilitation
>>> Counselor Mailing List" <rehab at nfbnet.org>; "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing
>>> List"
>>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>; "NFB of Illinois Mailing List"
>>> <il-talk at nfbnet.org>;
>>> "NFB of Colorado Discussion List" <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>; "National
>>> Association of Blind Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>;
>>> "Diabetes
>>> Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; "Colorado Association of
>>> Blind Students List" <cabs at nfbnet.org>; "Blind Math list for those
>>> interested in mathematics" <blindmath at nfbnet.org>;
>>> <2391Group at googlegroups.com>
>>> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 5:54 AM
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Get ready for the 2001 convention in Orlando!
>>>
>>>
>>>> The 2011 National Convention in Orlando Florida is over a year away,
>>>> but
>>>> why wait to be fully accessorized?
>>>> Avon is advertising several Mickey Mouse items that will be sure to
>>>> have
>>>> you ready!
>>>>
>>>> There is an incredible Mickey Mouse watch (non-talking) that is silver
>>>> tone with a Mother-of-Pearl face. The silver tone band looks like
>>>> little
>>>> Mickey mouse ears! The intro special is $29.99.
>>>>
>>>> Next is a Mickey Mouse Pendant, silver tone with faux crystals. The
>>>> chain
>>>> is 17" with a 3" extender. The intro special is $14.99.
>>>>
>>>> How about a Mickey Mouse "All that Sparkles" tote to carry all of your
>>>> convention essentials? It is a cotton canvas bag with a picture of
>>>> Mickey
>>>> mouse and sequins! It is fully lined and measures 13" x 13" x 4 1/2".
>>>> Intro special is $29.99.
>>>>
>>>> For ordering information on these items and a 10% discount, please
>>>> contact
>>>> Diane Filipe of the Colorado NFB at
>>>> dianefilipe at peoplepc.com.
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jstigile%40sbcglobal.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 12
>>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 03:11:45 -0500
>>> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP346F2ED626E35FE9166C69AA8F0 at phx.gbl>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=response
>>>
>>> That is such a beautiful tribute, Bern. Thank you so much for writing
>>> this.
>>> If you'd like to talk off list I'd be happy to.
>>> Kijuana
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "The Jacobs Family" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "Bill and Bernie Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>; "Marie Marucci"
>>> <memarucci at comcast.net>; "ARVIL DANIELS" <mjrdaniels at verizon.net>;
>>> <cdanielson at nfb.org>; "Tammy Roncadori" <tammyr at prodigymeter.com>;
>>> <jhartle at nfb.org>; "Ametrius Davis" <ametriusd at prodigymeter.com>;
>>> <sbooth at nfb.org>; "Megan McGregor" <meganm at prodigymeter.com>; "Jerry
>>> Munden"
>>> <jerrym at prodigymeter.com>; "Rick Admani" <RickA at prodigymeter.com>;
>>> "Joyce
>>> Adams" <misstenbricks at hotmail.com>; "Rose Napoli" <rosymae at msn.com>;
>>> "Ramzi
>>> Abulhaj" <ramzi.a at prodigymeter.com>; "Mike Tickle"
>>> <miket at prodigymeter.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:41 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hey Gang: I was actually too tired last night to get on and be
>>>> functional
>>>> at the same time!!! What a shock!!! Although, Mike, you and I have
>>>> had
>>>> this discussion before... I'm sure if you think about it, I need not
>>>> say
>>>> anything more? However, I feel I can share this with the rest of my
>>>> extended family here. Ya know, Ed and I were two of the original folks
>>>> on
>>>> the charter back in '85 when we first formed. Yah Guys! I was in
>>>> serious
>>>> denial then. After all, it was only four months prior that I had been
>>>> just diagnosed. I was still madder than a wet hen. I was telling Ed
>>>> my
>>>> story about how my mother was an extremely brittle diabetic and I lost
>>>> her
>>>> to its complications at the ripe old age of 13. Mom was just 47 then.
>>>> She had had 14 children in 12 years and lost nine of them. A set of
>>>> tripplets, set of twins, and four single births. I came through by the
>>>> skin of someone's teeth. I was read my last rights and baptized three
>>>> times before I was ever released from the hospital to my folks. Now,
>>>> of
>>>> course, the rest of you know I'm too mean to kick off that easily,
>>>> which
>>>> is why I'm still here!! Didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out
>>>> that
>>>> God really does have a plan! Huh?
>>>>
>>>> Guess what Folks! It was Ed Bryant who gave me that proverbial kick in
>>>> the seat of the pants that I needed! Yet, he did it so lovingly, just
>>>> as
>>>> if he was taking me under his wing--like his little girl. It was Ed
>>>> Bryant who actually walked through how to use the Count-A-Dose over the
>>>> phone when I was pregnant right after Bill and I first married. It was
>>>> Ed
>>>> Bryant who helped work through when I miscarried our baby. He was
>>>> there
>>>> when Bill and I cried. He was there when we made the decision that we
>>>> should adopt our children. It was Ed who talked me through my first
>>>> insulin injection when I was scared spittless. It was Ed who I called
>>>> when I was having those horrible reactions, even several times a day.
>>>> With the first bad time, I bounced in and out of consciousness for
>>>> seven
>>>> and a half hours in the hospital. He was there for both me and Bill.
>>>> After all, Bill was just as scared by the whole thing as I was. Seems
>>>> there wasn't a question for Bill and me that he couldn't answer. If he
>>>> didn't have the answer for us, he could tell us where to find just what
>>>> we
>>>> needed.
>>>>
>>>> As the years have gone by, and the division has grown to this
>>>> magnitude,
>>>> I
>>>> can't help but believe this has been truly a dream of his and I'm just
>>>> so
>>>> glad and so proud he's been able to see this come to fruition. I'd
>>>> like
>>>> to take this time to publicly thank Ed! Not just for me, but for all
>>>> he's
>>>> done for all of us!! He's left us all a legacy I hope none of us will
>>>> ever forget! I actually have tears coming to my eyes as I'm typing this
>>>> and I've got that proverbial lump in my throat... Thanks Guys!! Ed
>>>> was
>>>> like a father I never had!! I'm so proud to have known him!!
>>>>
>>>> Bern
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: <diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org>
>>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 1:00 PM
>>>> Subject: [SPAM] Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 4
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Send Diabetes-talk mailing list submissions to
>>>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
>>>>> diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>> You can reach the person managing the list at
>>>>> diabetes-talk-owner at nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
>>>>> than "Re: Contents of Diabetes-talk digest..."
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Today's Topics:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. Fw: [SPAM] Letter of Necessity for Count-A-Dose
>>>>> (The Jacobs Family)
>>>>> 2. Re: False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice? (Panix)
>>>>> 3. Re: Fw: Removal from Diabetes Talk List ... (Mike Freeman)
>>>>> 4. Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>>>>> 5. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Albert Sanchez)
>>>>> 6. Ed Bryant (cheryl echevarria)
>>>>> 7. Re: Ed Bryant (Diane)
>>>>> 8. Fw: Ed Bryant (Minnie K. Walker)
>>>>> 9. Re: Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
>>>>> 10. Re: Ed Bryant (Eileen Scrivani)
>>>>> 11. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Tammy Anspach)
>>>>> 12. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
>>>>> 13. insulin pens keep getting stuck (miriam youssefi)
>>>>> 14. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
>>>>> 15. Re: Ed Bryant (d m gina)
>>>>> 16. Re: insulin pens keep getting stuck (d m gina)
>>>>> 17. Paying for a funeral (d m gina)
>>>>> 18. Re: insulin pens keep getting stuck (cheryl echevarria)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 1
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:39:28 -0500
>>>>> From: "The Jacobs Family" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: [SPAM] Letter of Necessity for
>>>>> Count-A-Dose
>>>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>, <Greater-Baltimore-Digest at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: dandrews at visi.com
>>>>> Message-ID: <205482E361724AC09A4EFF8CB8F69788 at william7309aa9>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8";
>>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>>
>>>>> Hey Gang:
>>>>>
>>>>> For anyone who would like to participate in this project, We invite
>>>>> you
>>>>> to
>>>>> submit your comments to:
>>>>> Bernadette Jacobs,First Vice-President, Diabetes Action Network,
>>>>> (DAN),
>>>>> email: bandbjacobs at verizon.net.
>>>>>
>>>>> For those of you who know someone without computer access, I can be
>>>>> reached
>>>>> by phone at: 410-455-5311 Monday--Friday between the hours of 8:00
>>>>> am--3:30
>>>>> pm.
>>>>>
>>>>> I would like to have all your information so that I may send it over
>>>>> to
>>>>> the
>>>>> folks at Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC. by December 24, 2009.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you so much.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bern
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Jerry Munden" <jerrym at prodigymeter.com>
>>>>> To: <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
>>>>> Cc: "Ramzi Abulhaj" <ramzi.a at prodigymeter.com>; "Rick Admani"
>>>>> <RickA at prodigymeter.com>; "Ametrius Davis"
>>>>> <ametriusd at prodigymeter.com>
>>>>> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 5:35 PM
>>>>> Subject: [SPAM] Letter of Necessity for Count-A-Dose
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Bernie:
>>>>>> Could you ask some of the NFB members with diabetes that use the
>>>>>> Count-A-Dose product to write a short letter stating that it is a
>>>>>> medical
>>>>>> necessity for them?
>>>>>> If we could get 25 or so people to write a short letter like this it
>>>>>> would
>>>>>> help us get Medicare coverage.
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> Jerry Munden
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 2
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:05:18 -0800
>>>>> From: "Panix" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <3F9AEFE64E414695A0B48764EAC545E1 at owner1e06aeb63>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>> reply-type=response
>>>>>
>>>>> How you feel is more of a guide rather than a reliable indicator of
>>>>> meter
>>>>> accuracy (unless, of course, you're about to pass out! grin) Simplest
>>>>> way
>>>>> is
>>>>> to check with another meter or get a bottle of control solution that
>>>>> is
>>>>> not
>>>>> out-of-date, have someone read the expected glucose level in it and
>>>>> check
>>>>> your meter.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:50 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Paul:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> No, I only recently changed batteries so it's not that and I'm sure
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> test strips are correct for the voice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My morning low reading is probably one of the lows that actually is
>>>>>> accurate. Its the readings prior to meals that frequently tell me
>>>>>> I'm
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> a good range and based on how I feel think they are off and now am
>>>>>> questioning the results.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Eileen
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Paul & Paula Jordan" <paujor at fuse.net>
>>>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:51 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ileen, have you run tests on your strips to see if they are the
>>>>>>> right
>>>>>>> ones?
>>>>>>> What about the battery status?
>>>>>>> I know that I can get some real low readings with my morning fasting
>>>>>>> test,
>>>>>>> but, based on the way I feel, I really think it's wrong.
>>>>>>> I have had both the prodigy voice, and the audocode, but they
>>>>>>> neither
>>>>>>> one
>>>>>>> says when the blood sample is insufficient. Sometimes, it does say
>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>> it's low, and I generally consider it an insufficient reading.
>>>>>>> At this point, I've been at this for about 16 months, so I'm not a
>>>>>>> master
>>>>>>> yet!!! Hope this helps, and know that I wish you the very best.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Paul
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen
>>>>>>> Scrivani
>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:18 PM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk
>>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi folks:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Have any of you been getting either low or good range readings on
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> Prodigy Voice, but contrary results from the lab/doctor's office? I
>>>>>>> suspect
>>>>>>> that my Prodigy Voice is not functioning properly. I had to go to
>>>>>>> my
>>>>>>> doctor
>>>>>>> today for a procedure and prior to leaving the house I did a test on
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> voice that came back 103 -- a very good number. Prior to the
>>>>>>> procedure
>>>>>>> my
>>>>>>> BG was tested and I was told the result was 236!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Additionally, the last two A1C readings I got back from the doctor
>>>>>>> were
>>>>>>> higher than they have ever been for me -- over 7! I'm very upset
>>>>>>> about
>>>>>>> this. I test regularly, know how to count my carbs and am on a
>>>>>>> sliding
>>>>>>> scale insulin regiment ... So I ask myself what's going on here?? I
>>>>>>> suspect
>>>>>>> the meter is giving faulty readings. Sometimes I know the numbers
>>>>>>> are
>>>>>>> off,
>>>>>>> based on the way I feel and re-test and there can be a pretty big
>>>>>>> difference. Still the numbers that usually come back are not so
>>>>>>> outrageous
>>>>>>> that my A1C's should be so horrible.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anyone heard of other meters coming on the market? Are there
>>>>>>> any
>>>>>>> out
>>>>>>> there that will give an error message when/if insufficient blood
>>>>>>> drops
>>>>>>> are
>>>>>>> placed on the test strip? I'm very disgusted -- originally, I was
>>>>>>> liking
>>>>>>> the meter because of its simplicity, but it appears to me that it is
>>>>>>> not
>>>>>>> working properly.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Eileen
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/paujor%40fuse
>>>>>>> .net
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>> 12/03/09
>>>>>>> 07:32:00
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%40verizon.net
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 3
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:10:46 -0800
>>>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Removal from Diabetes Talk List ...
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <87DC6F7BA57B4501AD722F71B7539B21 at owner1e06aeb63>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>>
>>>>> Actually, it isn't a hoax. What happens is that some of the info at
>>>>> the
>>>>> bottom of the messages confuses the Mailman software so it thinks you
>>>>> or
>>>>> someone else is trying to remove you. This is somewhat of a paradox in
>>>>> that
>>>>> the software itself places this info there although David Andrews
>>>>> could
>>>>> remove it except that the information is useful.
>>>>>
>>>>> Eileen is still on the list.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
>>>>> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:33 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Removal from Diabetes Talk List ...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Eileen,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I did do a check on the subscribers list and still see your name.
>>>>>> David
>>>>>> or
>>>>>> Mike will have to confirm that this was just one of those hoax
>>>>>> attempts
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> knock someone off and not that the process to remove you was started.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Vinny
>>>>>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>>>>>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>>>>>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>>>>>> NJAGDU Division President
>>>>>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>>>> To: "diabetes Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 10:40 PM
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Removal from Diabetes Talk List ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just checking to see if my messages are going through to the nfb list
>>>>>> since
>>>>>> I just got a notice of having requested removal and then a
>>>>>> confirmation
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> it. I did not request to be removed from the diabetes list.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Eileen
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/vgc732%40optonline.net
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 4
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 17:09:57 -0800
>>>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <2074D3A4958948F0AF3A806040EF9F33 at owner1e06aeb63>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>>> Bryant
>>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>>> early
>>>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>>>> needs
>>>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>>> arrangements
>>>>>> have been made.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 5
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:28:47 -0500
>>>>> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <FECB4841A50D45FDAEB2086E6A92A51A at Albert>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>> reply-type=response
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks Mike. Ed will be missed. A.S.
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:09 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>>>> Bryant
>>>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>>>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything
>>>>>>> she
>>>>>>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>>>> arrangements have been made.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/albertsanchez%40suddenlink.net
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 6
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 21:01:51 -0500
>>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS41330CB04160B803EED29A1910 at phx.gbl>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>>>
>>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
>>>>> my
>>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the phone
>>>>> many times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do
>>>>> with
>>>>> the division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
>>>>> Voice of the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>>
>>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>>
>>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 7
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 19:11:27 -0700
>>>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <634705E049DB483183F405EE1E187D8D at DianePC>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
>>>>> stem
>>>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
>>>>> removed
>>>>> this evening as there was not any brain activity.
>>>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
>>>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
>>>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
>>>>> what
>>>>> was going on.
>>>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
>>>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
>>>>> Diane
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the phone
>>>>>> many
>>>>>> times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do with
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
>>>>>> Voice
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 8
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:47:11 -0600
>>>>> From: "Minnie K. Walker" <mwkoger21 at bellsouth.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <8C468F81B55041F99CD8D47508AFA6AF at minniedaeea102>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello All
>>>>> Ed was such a fine human being. His concern for others was truly
>>>>> genuine.
>>>>> If he had not heard from me within a certain time frame he would
>>>>> always
>>>>> call
>>>>> just to check and see how things were going. I will miss him and his
>>>>> caring
>>>>> calls. My prayers go out to Gail and his family. In his words
>>>>> Best Regards
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:11 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
>>>>> stem
>>>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
>>>>> removed
>>>>> this evening as there was not any brain activity.
>>>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
>>>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
>>>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
>>>>> what
>>>>> was going on.
>>>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
>>>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
>>>>> Diane
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the phone
>>>>>> many
>>>>>> times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do with
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
>>>>>> Voice
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 9
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 19:56:26 -0800
>>>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <8D69B4E26C3A46B6B11305AAEF21006A at owner1e06aeb63>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>> reply-type=response
>>>>>
>>>>> Diane:
>>>>>
>>>>> Work with Joy to come up with flowers to send if that's what Gail
>>>>> wants
>>>>> and
>>>>> let me know via private email so I can authorize the expense. If Gail
>>>>> wants
>>>>> some other remembrance instead, please let me know that, too.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike Freeman, President
>>>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>>>> National Federation of the Blind
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 6:11 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
>>>>>> stem
>>>>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
>>>>>> removed this evening as there was not any brain activity.
>>>>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
>>>>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
>>>>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
>>>>>> what
>>>>>> was going on.
>>>>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
>>>>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
>>>>>> Diane
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
>>>>>>> my
>>>>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the
>>>>>>> phone
>>>>>>> many times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do
>>>>>>> with
>>>>>>> the division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
>>>>>>> Voice of the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 10
>>>>> Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:08:06 -0500
>>>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <8748055C98034A0CAAD25D221130C0CC at eileenPC>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
>>>>> reply-type=response
>>>>>
>>>>> Diane:
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for letting us know. I'm very sorry to hear this news. Ed was
>>>>> a
>>>>> nice guy and always willing to try and help get information out when
>>>>> needed.
>>>>>
>>>>> Eileen
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 9:11 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
>>>>>> stem
>>>>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
>>>>>> removed this evening as there was not any brain activity.
>>>>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
>>>>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
>>>>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
>>>>>> what
>>>>>> was going on.
>>>>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
>>>>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
>>>>>> Diane
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>>>> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
>>>>>>> my
>>>>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
>>>>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the
>>>>>>> phone
>>>>>>> many times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do
>>>>>>> with
>>>>>>> the division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
>>>>>>> Voice of the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
>>>>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Good Bless.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%40verizon.net
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 11
>>>>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 01:13:52 -0500
>>>>> From: "Tammy Anspach" <tanspach at tampabay.rr.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <10DDB3F7D72E47FBBBE75EA09345A2E4 at tanspachPC>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for forwarding the sad news. Please pass on my most
>>>>> heart-felt
>>>>> and
>>>>> sincerest sympathies to his wife, family and friends.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tammy
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>>> Bryant
>>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>>> early
>>>>>
>>>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>>>> needs
>>>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>>> arrangements
>>>>>> have been made.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/tanspach%40ta
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 12
>>>>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 01:41:16 -0500
>>>>> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP78DB51DE0A8598A4FCDAF0AA910 at phx.gbl>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>>>> reply-type=original
>>>>>
>>>>> I to just got the news. I'm very sorry also. This damn disease is
>>>>> plain
>>>>> heart breaking!
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Tammy Anspach" <tanspach at tampabay.rr.com>
>>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 1:13 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Mike,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you for forwarding the sad news. Please pass on my most
>>>>>> heart-felt
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> sincerest sympathies to his wife, family and friends.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tammy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>>>> Bryant
>>>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>>>> early
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>>>>> needs
>>>>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>>>> arrangements
>>>>>>> have been made.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
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>>>>>> mpabay.rr.com
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
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>>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/kcc86%40hotmail.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 13
>>>>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 22:57:25 -0800
>>>>> From: "miriam youssefi" <miriamyoussefi at shaw.ca>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
>>>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <C8AF53C0AC674A5EBB0D6EA0E536BDB2 at D2VJX4G1>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>> i'm new to the list and have been enjoying reading our posts on the
>>>>> list.
>>>>> i'm so glad that we have this great group of people to chat with.
>>>>> i have been having long time difficulty with my huma pens sticking
>>>>> while
>>>>> trying to push down the plunger. both my huma pens for the humalin and
>>>>> humalog insulins are troublesome to use. i keep having to take it
>>>>> apart
>>>>> while the pen along with the kneedle is still inside me. in order for
>>>>> the
>>>>> plunger to go down, i keep having to take it apart between intervals
>>>>> and
>>>>> putting it together again. it was acting up so bad today that had i
>>>>> not
>>>>> needed it, i was ready to throw it away. though i'm greatful i have
>>>>> another
>>>>> pen that does work, i haven't used it before, as it takes some getting
>>>>> used
>>>>> to. it's another huma pen, but now made of metal rather than the
>>>>> plastic
>>>>> one
>>>>> i've been using. the shape of this is also different. i know i'll have
>>>>> to
>>>>> talk with the pharmacist about it, but had been putting it off, as i'd
>>>>> been
>>>>> hoping my old pens still worked. i'm curious to know whether anyone
>>>>> else
>>>>> may
>>>>> have run in to this particular problem and what may have caused this.
>>>>> anyway, thanks for listening and hope to hear from you!
>>>>> all the best,
>>>>> miriam
>>>>> -------------- next part --------------
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>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 14
>>>>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:12:25 -0500
>>>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Message-ID: <20091206161225.23204.93711 at web2.serotek.com>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>>>
>>>>> Oh this is truly sad.
>>>>> He did so much for the Diabetic program.
>>>>> Thanks for sharing.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype
>>>>> dmgina23
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 15
>>>>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:17:43 -0500
>>>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Message-ID: <20091206161743.23204.11536 at web2.serotek.com>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>>>
>>>>> Well I am hoping he had no clue what happened to him.
>>>>> Thanks for sharing.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype
>>>>> dmgina23
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>
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>>>>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 16
>>>>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:24:22 -0500
>>>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Message-ID: <20091206162422.23203.40023 at web2.serotek.com>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>>>
>>>>> No I don't have this kind of problem.
>>>>> the pins I use are fixed up already.
>>>>> I pull up on the top before I turn it to the units I wish to use at
>>>>> the
>>>>> time.
>>>>> I don't know if this would help or not.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype
>>>>> dmgina23
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>
>>>>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
>>>>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 17
>>>>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:39:08 -0500
>>>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Paying for a funeral
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Message-ID: <20091206163908.25203.1741 at web2.serotek.com>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi folks,
>>>>> I felt I could ask this question here.
>>>>> I have asked several places how I can pay for a funeral plan.
>>>>> I know nothing will happen here, this is something I wish to get done
>>>>> while I am still well and know what is happening.
>>>>> does the Federation have something like this that I don't know?
>>>>> I keep getting paper work on paying for cancer.
>>>>> Even though I ask to pay for a funeral plan.
>>>>> I have to pay small payments because I don't have allot of money.
>>>>> Please let me know.
>>>>> If we don't have something, would this be something the federation
>>>>> would consider taking on?
>>>>> thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype
>>>>> dmgina23
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>
>>>>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
>>>>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 18
>>>>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:40:43 -0500
>>>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
>>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS10FB1C2E297A1DD92FAC0A1910 at phx.gbl>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>>>>
>>>>> I use both humalog pens and lantus, I draw up the amount by listening
>>>>> to
>>>>> the clicks, and injecting myself.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>>> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
>>>>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
>>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>>>>> CST #1018299-10
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 11:24 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> No I don't have this kind of problem.
>>>>> the pins I use are fixed up already.
>>>>> I pull up on the top before I turn it to the units I wish to use at
>>>>> the
>>>>> time.
>>>>> I don't know if this would help or not.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype
>>>>> dmgina23
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>
>>>>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
>>>>> www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
>>>>> accessibility anywhere.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-talk:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> End of Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 4
>>>>> ********************************************
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 13
>>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 03:25:06 -0500
>>> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP9329257704C82A37B2323EAA8F0 at phx.gbl>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=response
>>>
>>> You'll be joining me in that other place. smerk..
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:09 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> Guess I won't see him anytime soon as I suspect I'm going to the other
>>>> place! (smirk)
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:28 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I never shook his hand,
>>>>> I will when I get to heaven.
>>>>> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>>>>> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>>>>> thanks for sharing.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype
>>>>> dmgina23
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>
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>>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 14
>>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:27:26 -0800
>>> From: "James Setting" <jsetting at earthlink.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <002101ca77e0$4616f610$d244e230$@net>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>
>>> Dar,
>>>
>>> I am sorry I don't know your real name as I don't always read the
>>> signatures. I know you as DMGina which is what I hear when I key to one
>>> of
>>> your emails. Anyway thank you for the kind words and I hope to get to
>>> know
>>> people a little better as we get through this poker game they call life.
>>> Like I said I mostly sit in the background and read the important
>>> subjects,
>>> but I actually cried when I read about Mr. Ed. That is a little weird
>>> for
>>> me
>>> as I never met the guy, only read many of his emails and could tel that
>>> he
>>> was a person full of soul.
>>>
>>> I will try to be more active on the list as I do many things to help the
>>> disabled and cancer patients. It is a big load for the shoulders at
>>> times
>>> and it seems like I might be able to make a few friends here that might
>>> lighten the load just by listening(reading, hahahaha).
>>>
>>> Hope to know more people soon,
>>>
>>> James
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:47 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>> Threw my pretty blue eyes,
>>> Mike Freeman is another person who does quite well making sure blind
>>> diabetics know about this list.
>>> We stick together as best as we can threw out the country.
>>> I am pleased this list is doing well.
>>>
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype
>>> dmgina23
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>>
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>>> rthlink.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 15
>>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:21:10 -0500
>>> From: Kelly Massaro <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID:
>>> <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D4369419DE08C at ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
>>>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>
>>> Thanks Mike,
>>>
>>> I found an email with the details and we will be sending flowers to Ed's
>>> family.
>>>
>>> I hope this finds you well.
>>>
>>> Best Regards,
>>>
>>> Kelly Massaro-Neal
>>> Manager, Sales
>>> Prodigy Diabetes Care
>>> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
>>> Charlotte NC 28269
>>> Direct: 704-285-6425
>>> Fax:704-285-6495
>>> Mobile: 704-491-3923
>>> Main: 800-366-5901
>>> kellym at prodigymeter.com
>>> www.prodigymeter.com
>>>
>>>
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>>> information is prohibited. The sender takes no responsibility for any
>>> unauthorized reliance on this information. If you have received this
>>> message in error, please immediately notify the sender and purge the
>>> message you received. Do not forward this message without permission.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 8:55 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>> Kelly:
>>>
>>> I'll forward a note from the Afiliate Presidents' list about what is
>>> known
>>> of funeral/flower arrangements.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:22 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> Mike,
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for sharing the very sad news about Ed. I have passed the
>>>> information along to Jerry as well as the rest of our company.
>>>>
>>>> Ed was an incredible person who was of great assistance to all of us at
>>>> Prodigy.
>>>>
>>>> He will be missed.
>>>>
>>>> I have scanned the correspondence, but not clear as to where we can
>>>> send
>>>> flowers? Can someone please give me the details of the service and
>>>> where
>>>> I can send flowers to the family?
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate your assistance.
>>>>
>>>> Best Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Kelly Massaro-Neal
>>>> Manager, Sales
>>>> Prodigy Diabetes Care
>>>> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
>>>> Charlotte NC 28269
>>>> Direct: 704-285-6425
>>>> Fax:704-285-6495
>>>> Mobile: 704-491-3923
>>>> Main: 800-366-5901
>>>> kellym at prodigymeter.com
>>>> www.prodigymeter.com
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> this
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>>>> unauthorized reliance on this information. If you have received this
>>>> message in error, please immediately notify the sender and purge the
>>>> message you received. Do not forward this message without permission.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>> Bryant
>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>> early
>>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
>>>>> needs
>>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>> arrangements
>>>>> have been made.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 16
>>> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:30:55 -0600
>>> From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <005d01ca66d1$ca8d3410$6662fea9 at VALUED664B84C7>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>>> reply-type=response
>>>
>>> at least he is no longer diabetic
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:09 PM
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>>> Bryant
>>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything
>>>>> she
>>>>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>>> arrangements have been made.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 17
>>> Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:52:04 -0600
>>> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Message-ID: <auto-000130214657 at mailfront1.g2host.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>>>
>>> You and me both, brother.
>>>
>>> I guess I show my age -- but when I think of the "Diabetics
>>> Division," I think of Karen Mayry and Ed Bryant. That is not to
>>> diminish the work you and others are now doing -- Mike.
>>>
>>> I remember going to dinner with the Diabetics Division Board of
>>> Directors in the early 1990's. I was working at the International
>>> Braille and Technology Center, and the Board was in town for a
>>> meeting. It amazed and humbled me when listening to everybody
>>> because most if not all of them had pretty fragile health, but were
>>> still doing so much. It totally blew me away.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> At 08:09 PM 12/7/2009, you wrote:
>>>>Guess I won't see him anytime soon as I suspect I'm going to the
>>>>other place! (smirk)
>>>>
>>>>Mike
>>>>
>>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>>>To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:28 AM
>>>>Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I never shook his hand,
>>>>>I will when I get to heaven.
>>>>>My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
>>>>>I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
>>>>>thanks for sharing.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 18
>>> Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:03:13 -0500
>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Get ready for the 2001 convention in
>>> Orlando!
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Message-ID: <20091208170313.26306.93872 at web1.serotek.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>
>>> There is also an eight hundred number for avon.
>>> That is how I order.
>>>
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype
>>> dmgina23
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>>
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>>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 19
>>> Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:06:51 -0500
>>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Message-ID: <20091208170651.26306.13783 at web1.serotek.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>>
>>> Yes when I lived in Colorado I would say Denver Dar.
>>> Now I am in Montana where I say Montana Dar from time to time.
>>> I started off with my emails dmgina so I left it that way.
>>> You write any time,
>>> it brings more learning to this list.
>>> Nice to see it active from time.
>>> You know with Mike visiting the place where coal is made, we need to
>>> keep visiting giggle.
>>>
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype
>>> dmgina23
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>>
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>>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>
>>>
>>> End of Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 6
>>> ********************************************
>>>
>>
>>
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:07:50 -0500
> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP344FFDD306449563936C0EAA8F0 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> God knows, I agree with you, Deb.
>
> K C
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>
>
>> at least he is no longer diabetic
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:09 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>
>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
>>>
>>>
>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
>>>> Bryant
>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
>>>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything
>>>> she
>>>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
>>>> arrangements have been made.
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>>
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>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:52:18 -0500
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Thanks Guys! I really needed this!
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS3127886AA5731901F6EE1A18F0 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Bern:
>
> Can you e-mail me Gail's phone no. off list. or is it possible to post it,
> every time I spoke to Ed he called me.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/>
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
> 1-866-580-5574
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> CST #1018299-10
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: The Jacobs Family<mailto:bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 1:43 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Thanks Guys! I really needed this!
>
>
> Hey Gang:
>
> This has been just the most wonderful thing! Hearing everyone's tribute
> to
> our friend Ed Bryant! Very touching! Once again, it brings up that
> proverbial lump in my throat along with the tears to my eyes. I always
> knew
> he was well-liked and respected. Thanks so much again! I feel like I've
> been hugged a million times. Sure hope someone saves this for Gayle.
> Speaking of which, whatever you do, how many of you can, please, along
> with
> me, keep in touch with her. She's really going to need us aftr the
> let-down. Ya know that long break after the funeral, burial, and all is
> said and done. There's that lag time in between that and whenever she's
> able to move on past the really painful stages of grieving, seemingly
> endless loneliness and so on. Even if you don't know what to say,
> sometimes
> just hearing "I love you." can really make a difference. Thanks again!!
>
> Bern
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> <diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org>>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 1:00 PM
> Subject: [SPAM] Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 6
>
>
> > Send Diabetes-talk mailing list submissions to
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> >
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> >
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> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> >
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> >
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> >
> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> > than "Re: Contents of Diabetes-talk digest..."
> >
> >
> > Today's Topics:
> >
> > 1. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (James Setting)
> > 2. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
> > 3. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Diane)
> > 4. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Gary Wunder)
> > 5. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (cheryl echevarria)
> > 6. A Man I Called A Friend.
> (Blindhands at aol.com<mailto:Blindhands at aol.com>)
> > 7. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
> > 8. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
> > 9. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
> > 10. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
> > 11. Re: Get ready for the 2001 convention in Orlando! (Joy Stigile)
> > 12. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
> > 13. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
> > 14. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (James Setting)
> > 15. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Kelly Massaro)
> > 16. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (catdancing)
> > 17. Re: Our Friend Ed Bryant (David Andrews)
> > 18. Re: Get ready for the 2001 convention in Orlando! (d m gina)
> > 19. Re: our friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:27:32 -0800
> > From: "James Setting"
> <jsetting at earthlink.net<mailto:jsetting at earthlink.net>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <003f01ca776a$f10c6300$d3252900$@net<mailto:003f01ca776a$f10c6300$d3252900$@net>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > I do not know anyone personally on this list, I just sit in the
> backround
> > and keep up with the subjects I think are important. But I must say for
> a
> > person I did not even know, I shed a few tears reading the news about
> Mr.
> > Ed, as I called him. I just wanted to share that he touched peoples
> lives
> > that he wasn't even aware of.
> >
> > My most serious condolences and respect to Mr. Ed,
> >
> > James Setting
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of miriam youssefi
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 2:12 AM
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
> >
> > Hi friends,
> > i'm truly sorry i didn't get to know Ed, but greatful for your messages
> > about him. it's neat to know him through your friendships with him.
> when i
> > read about his passing, i wanted to give you all that are affected a
> warm
> > hug. i've been experiencing so many deaths in a short while. for my
> lack
> > of
> > better expression, please accept my condolences. i can't believe our
> group
> > wouldn't be happening, if it hadn't been for Ed. my prayers are with
> you
> > as
> > we reluctantly trudge through this journey together that's called life.
> > take
> > care all.
> > love,
> > miriam
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:33:11 -0500
> > From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Message-ID:
> <20091207193311.16038.92694 at web3.serotek.com<mailto:20091207193311.16038.92694 at web3.serotek.com>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
> >
> > James that was quite nice.
> > Do feel free to write in when you can, this is how we get to know each
> > other.
> > yes it is beautiful how each person touches lives.
> >
> > --
> > --Dar
> > skype
> > dmgina23
> > every saint has a past
> > every sinner has a future
> >
> > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> > www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
> accessibility anywhere.
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> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:29:56 -0700
> > From: "Diane"
> <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com<mailto:dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <002530C90E1445FA8A63CBD1299B5ED4 at DianePC<mailto:002530C90E1445FA8A63CBD1299B5ED4 at DianePC>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > reply-type=response
> >
> > Debbie, you don't have to be ill to have a stroke.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "catdancing"
> <catdancing at sbcglobal.net<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net>>
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:06 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> >> WoW i am so rry to hear that.
> >> had he been ill?
> >> Debbie
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> >> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:09 PM
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>
> >>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Gary Wunder"
> <gwunder at earthlink.net<mailto:gwunder at earthlink.net>>
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
> >>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
> >>>> Bryant
> >>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
> >>>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything
> >>>> she
> >>>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
> >>>> arrangements have been made.
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
> >>>>
> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org<mailto:NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/catdancing%40sbcglobal.net<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/catdancing%40sbcglobal.net>
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> Diabetes-talk:
> >>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com>
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:59:35 -0600
> > From: "Gary Wunder"
> <gwunder at earthlink.net<mailto:gwunder at earthlink.net>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <002a01ca7788$907a1d20$260482a1 at umh.edu<mailto:002a01ca7788$907a1d20$260482a1 at umh.edu>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > reply-type=response
> >
> > He had a fantastic hand shake and a good heart. The loss though is ours
> > not
> > his - he's in a fine place, once again practicing his beloved
> profession
> > which was photography, and maybe playing a bit of basketball.
> >
> > Gary
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> > To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 11:28 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> >>I never shook his hand,
> >> I will when I get to heaven.
> >> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
> >> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
> >> thanks for sharing.
> >>
> >> --
> >> --Dar
> >> skype
> >> dmgina23
> >> every saint has a past
> >> every sinner has a future
> >>
> >> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> >> www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
> accessibility anywhere.
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> Diabetes-talk:
> >>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwunder%40earthlink.net<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwunder%40earthlink.net>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:03:05 -0500
> > From: "cheryl echevarria"
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <BAY110-DS1FB734ACD054E4ABF1EB0A1900 at phx.gbl<mailto:BAY110-DS1FB734ACD054E4ABF1EB0A1900 at phx.gbl>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >
> > The last time I saw in was in Dallas. Nelson and I spoke to Gail and
> Ed
> > while waiting for a table at the restaurant in the Hotel. It was my
> > Nelson's first convention and after read his articles and such, he said
> it
> > was nice to meet the man behind the writings and the voice on the
> phone.
> >
> >
> > Cheryl Echevarria
> >
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
> >
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
> > 1-866-580-5574
> > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> > CST #1018299-10
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> > To:
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 12:28 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> > I never shook his hand,
> > I will when I get to heaven.
> > My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
> > I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
> > thanks for sharing.
> >
> > --
> > --Dar
> > skype
> > dmgina23
> > every saint has a past
> > every sinner has a future
> >
> > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> >
> www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/<http://www.serotek.com%3chttp//www.serotek.com/>>
> to learn more about
> > accessibility anywhere.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >
> >
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org%3Chttp://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>>
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> > Diabetes-talk:
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> >
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com%3Chttp://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/cherylandmaxx%40hotmail.com>>
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:30:07 EST
> > From: Blindhands at aol.com<mailto:Blindhands at aol.com>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] A Man I Called A Friend.
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Message-ID:
> <d64.43266827.384ee9ff at aol.com<mailto:d64.43266827.384ee9ff at aol.com>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
> >
> > A Man to Remember. He was a wonderful person and willing to reach out
> to
> > all of us when we needed some advise, knowledge, understanding and a
> > friend
> > that knew what we were talking about.
> >
> > He encouraged me to become involved with DAN and carry on in my home
> state
> > of Connecticut to help other blind diabetics.
> >
> > I had diabetes for more years then Ed, but living with it and suddenly
> > going blind over 12 years back after my bypass heart surgery I was lost
> in
> > finding out how a blind diabetic manages their own diabetes. The
> sighted
> > medical professionals just advised me to go home and have my family
> take
> > care of
> > me. I did not have any idea how to do it. I had managed my own
> diabetes
> > since I was probably maybe 13 years old as Mom had worked on the first
> 6
> > years with me and diabetes. I was in charge and even at the age of 7
> > when
> > leaving the hospital I was taught what to do and how to do it.
> >
> > At the age of 46 when I woke up blind from my heart surgery it was
> > starting
> > over without accessible computers or information on how a blind
> diabetic
> > manages things. It took 2 years for me to first hear how a blind
> > diabetic
> > can draw up their own insulin with a Count-A-Dose and Ed Bryant is the
> > man
> > that help me find where to purchase one of these wonnderful devises.
> >
> > He advised me when I went to India on topics to speak on during my
> talks
> > in
> > India regarding How a Blind Diabetic Manages Their Own Diabetes. I was
> > invited to speak at a medical University to doctors and nurses on this
> > topic. I was invited to a conference for doctors dealing with
> diabetics.
> > I
> > even visited a diabetic clinic and a diabetic support group at one of
> the
> > major hospitals in New Deli. So Ed helped me prepare for that.
> >
> > Ed encouraged me to become active in DAN and encouraged me to become a
> > board member of the DAN. I served as a board member, secretary and
> First
> > Vice
> > President on the DAN board and was proud to work with the people
> sharing
> > the responsibility of this division and starting this list.
> >
> > We owe a lot to this man and I will miss him and always remember his
> > friendship.
> >
> > Joyce Kane
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 7
> > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:50:48 -0800
> > From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <96B515E938A84087AA529711FD1305CE at owner1e06aeb63<mailto:96B515E938A84087AA529711FD1305CE at owner1e06aeb63>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > reply-type=original
> >
> > Miriam:
> >
> > Not to take away anything from Ed's work but the Diabetes Action
> Network
> > was
> > more-or-less the brainchild of Ed and Karen Mayry who has also passed
> on
> > to
> > a better place.
> >
> > They are both missed.
> >
> > Mike Freeman
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "miriam youssefi"
> <miriamyoussefi at shaw.ca<mailto:miriamyoussefi at shaw.ca>>
> > To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 2:11 AM
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> > Hi friends,
> > i'm truly sorry i didn't get to know Ed, but greatful for your messages
> > about him. it's neat to know him through your friendships with him.
> when i
> > read about his passing, i wanted to give you all that are affected a
> warm
> > hug. i've been experiencing so many deaths in a short while. for my
> lack
> > of
> > better expression, please accept my condolences. i can't believe our
> group
> > wouldn't be happening, if it hadn't been for Ed. my prayers are with
> you
> > as
> > we reluctantly trudge through this journey together that's called life.
> > take
> > care all.
> > love,
> > miriam
> >
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
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> > 19:37:00
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> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >> _______________________________________________
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> >>
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> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:54:50 -0800
> > From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <34CC59379F0C474D8C22ABD89C252A15 at owner1e06aeb63<mailto:34CC59379F0C474D8C22ABD89C252A15 at owner1e06aeb63>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > reply-type=original
> >
> > Kelly:
> >
> > I'll forward a note from the Afiliate Presidents' list about what is
> known
> > of funeral/flower arrangements.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kelly Massaro"
> <kellym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>>
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:22 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> >> Mike,
> >>
> >> Thank you for sharing the very sad news about Ed. I have passed the
> >> information along to Jerry as well as the rest of our company.
> >>
> >> Ed was an incredible person who was of great assistance to all of us
> at
> >> Prodigy.
> >>
> >> He will be missed.
> >>
> >> I have scanned the correspondence, but not clear as to where we can
> send
> >> flowers? Can someone please give me the details of the service and
> where
> >> I can send flowers to the family?
> >>
> >> I appreciate your assistance.
> >>
> >> Best Regards,
> >>
> >> Kelly Massaro-Neal
> >> Manager, Sales
> >> Prodigy Diabetes Care
> >> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
> >> Charlotte NC 28269
> >> Direct: 704-285-6425
> >> Fax:704-285-6495
> >> Mobile: 704-491-3923
> >> Main: 800-366-5901
> >> kellym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>
> >> www.prodigymeter.com<http://www.prodigymeter.com/>
> >>
> >>
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> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> >> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
> >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Gary Wunder"
> <gwunder at earthlink.net<mailto:gwunder at earthlink.net>>
> >> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
> >> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>
> >>
> >>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
> Bryant
> >>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
> >>> early
> >>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
> needs
> >>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
> arrangements
> >>> have been made.
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
> >>>
> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org<mailto:NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org>
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> Diabetes-talk:
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> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 9
> > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:09:03 -0800
> > From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <5856A25986EE4B0AAE5CABA732D98FF0 at owner1e06aeb63<mailto:5856A25986EE4B0AAE5CABA732D98FF0 at owner1e06aeb63>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > reply-type=response
> >
> > Guess I won't see him anytime soon as I suspect I'm going to the other
> > place! (smirk)
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> > To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:28 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> >>I never shook his hand,
> >> I will when I get to heaven.
> >> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
> >> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
> >> thanks for sharing.
> >>
> >> --
> >> --Dar
> >> skype
> >> dmgina23
> >> every saint has a past
> >> every sinner has a future
> >>
> >> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> >> www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
> accessibility anywhere.
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> Diabetes-talk:
> >>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 10
> > Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:29:50 -0500
> > From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Message-ID:
> <20091208022950.15094.53539 at web1.serotek.com<mailto:20091208022950.15094.53539 at web1.serotek.com>>
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> >
> > With it as cold as it is this evening minus eight a bit of coal
> > shoveling isn't bad.
> > Ha.
> >
> > --
> > --Dar
> > skype
> > dmgina23
> > every saint has a past
> > every sinner has a future
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 11
> > Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 23:02:12 -0800
> > From: "Joy Stigile"
> <jstigile at sbcglobal.net<mailto:jstigile at sbcglobal.net>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Get ready for the 2001 convention in
> > Orlando!
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <930BA34010BE469D9C7677E7115FBA56 at DBTOA000<mailto:930BA34010BE469D9C7677E7115FBA56 at DBTOA000>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > reply-type=original
> >
> > Dear Diane,
> > I have been looking for a local Avon dealer for a while. Would you be
> > able
> > to ship heavy items(like Vita Moist hand cream) to me?
> >
> > Let me know.
> > Thanks, Joy
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Diane"
> <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com<mailto:dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>>
> > To: "Human Services Mailing List"
> <humanser at nfbnet.org<mailto:humanser at nfbnet.org>>; "Rehabilitation
> > Counselor Mailing List" <rehab at nfbnet.org<mailto:rehab at nfbnet.org>>;
> "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing
> > List"
> > <blindtlk at nfbnet.org<mailto:blindtlk at nfbnet.org>>; "NFB of Illinois
> Mailing List"
> > <il-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:il-talk at nfbnet.org>>;
> > "NFB of Colorado Discussion List"
> <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>>; "National
> > Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org<mailto:nabs-l at nfbnet.org>>; "Diabetes
> > Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>; "Colorado
> Association of
> > Blind Students List" <cabs at nfbnet.org<mailto:cabs at nfbnet.org>>; "Blind
> Math list for those
> > interested in mathematics"
> <blindmath at nfbnet.org<mailto:blindmath at nfbnet.org>>;
> > <2391Group at googlegroups.com<mailto:2391Group at googlegroups.com>>
> > Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 5:54 AM
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Get ready for the 2001 convention in Orlando!
> >
> >
> >> The 2011 National Convention in Orlando Florida is over a year away,
> but
> >> why wait to be fully accessorized?
> >> Avon is advertising several Mickey Mouse items that will be sure to
> have
> >> you ready!
> >>
> >> There is an incredible Mickey Mouse watch (non-talking) that is silver
> >> tone with a Mother-of-Pearl face. The silver tone band looks like
> >> little
> >> Mickey mouse ears! The intro special is $29.99.
> >>
> >> Next is a Mickey Mouse Pendant, silver tone with faux crystals. The
> >> chain
> >> is 17" with a 3" extender. The intro special is $14.99.
> >>
> >> How about a Mickey Mouse "All that Sparkles" tote to carry all of your
> >> convention essentials? It is a cotton canvas bag with a picture of
> Mickey
> >> mouse and sequins! It is fully lined and measures 13" x 13" x 4 1/2".
> >> Intro special is $29.99.
> >>
> >> For ordering information on these items and a 10% discount, please
> >> contact
> >> Diane Filipe of the Colorado NFB at
> >> dianefilipe at peoplepc.com<mailto:dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>.
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> Diabetes-talk:
> >>
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 12
> > Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 03:11:45 -0500
> > From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com<mailto:kcc86 at hotmail.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <BLU0-SMTP346F2ED626E35FE9166C69AA8F0 at phx.gbl<mailto:BLU0-SMTP346F2ED626E35FE9166C69AA8F0 at phx.gbl>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > reply-type=response
> >
> > That is such a beautiful tribute, Bern. Thank you so much for writing
> > this.
> > If you'd like to talk off list I'd be happy to.
> > Kijuana
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "The Jacobs Family"
> <bandbjacobs at verizon.net<mailto:bandbjacobs at verizon.net>>
> > To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Cc: "Bill and Bernie Jacobs"
> <bandbjacobs at verizon.net<mailto:bandbjacobs at verizon.net>>; "Marie Marucci"
> > <memarucci at comcast.net<mailto:memarucci at comcast.net>>; "ARVIL DANIELS"
> <mjrdaniels at verizon.net<mailto:mjrdaniels at verizon.net>>;
> > <cdanielson at nfb.org<mailto:cdanielson at nfb.org>>; "Tammy Roncadori"
> <tammyr at prodigymeter.com<mailto:tammyr at prodigymeter.com>>;
> > <jhartle at nfb.org<mailto:jhartle at nfb.org>>; "Ametrius Davis"
> <ametriusd at prodigymeter.com<mailto:ametriusd at prodigymeter.com>>;
> > <sbooth at nfb.org<mailto:sbooth at nfb.org>>; "Megan McGregor"
> <meganm at prodigymeter.com<mailto:meganm at prodigymeter.com>>; "Jerry
> > Munden"
> > <jerrym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:jerrym at prodigymeter.com>>; "Rick
> Admani" <RickA at prodigymeter.com<mailto:RickA at prodigymeter.com>>; "Joyce
> > Adams" <misstenbricks at hotmail.com<mailto:misstenbricks at hotmail.com>>;
> "Rose Napoli" <rosymae at msn.com<mailto:rosymae at msn.com>>;
> > "Ramzi
> > Abulhaj" <ramzi.a at prodigymeter.com<mailto:ramzi.a at prodigymeter.com>>;
> "Mike Tickle"
> > <miket at prodigymeter.com<mailto:miket at prodigymeter.com>>
> > Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:41 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> >> Hey Gang: I was actually too tired last night to get on and be
> >> functional
> >> at the same time!!! What a shock!!! Although, Mike, you and I have
> had
> >> this discussion before... I'm sure if you think about it, I need not
> say
> >> anything more? However, I feel I can share this with the rest of my
> >> extended family here. Ya know, Ed and I were two of the original
> folks
> >> on
> >> the charter back in '85 when we first formed. Yah Guys! I was in
> >> serious
> >> denial then. After all, it was only four months prior that I had been
> >> just diagnosed. I was still madder than a wet hen. I was telling Ed
> my
> >> story about how my mother was an extremely brittle diabetic and I lost
> >> her
> >> to its complications at the ripe old age of 13. Mom was just 47 then.
> >> She had had 14 children in 12 years and lost nine of them. A set of
> >> tripplets, set of twins, and four single births. I came through by
> the
> >> skin of someone's teeth. I was read my last rights and baptized three
> >> times before I was ever released from the hospital to my folks. Now,
> of
> >> course, the rest of you know I'm too mean to kick off that easily,
> which
> >> is why I'm still here!! Didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out
> that
> >> God really does have a plan! Huh?
> >>
> >> Guess what Folks! It was Ed Bryant who gave me that proverbial kick
> in
> >> the seat of the pants that I needed! Yet, he did it so lovingly, just
> as
> >> if he was taking me under his wing--like his little girl. It was Ed
> >> Bryant who actually walked through how to use the Count-A-Dose over
> the
> >> phone when I was pregnant right after Bill and I first married. It
> was
> >> Ed
> >> Bryant who helped work through when I miscarried our baby. He was
> there
> >> when Bill and I cried. He was there when we made the decision that we
> >> should adopt our children. It was Ed who talked me through my first
> >> insulin injection when I was scared spittless. It was Ed who I called
> >> when I was having those horrible reactions, even several times a day.
> >> With the first bad time, I bounced in and out of consciousness for
> seven
> >> and a half hours in the hospital. He was there for both me and Bill.
> >> After all, Bill was just as scared by the whole thing as I was. Seems
> >> there wasn't a question for Bill and me that he couldn't answer. If
> he
> >> didn't have the answer for us, he could tell us where to find just
> what
> >> we
> >> needed.
> >>
> >> As the years have gone by, and the division has grown to this
> magnitude,
> >> I
> >> can't help but believe this has been truly a dream of his and I'm just
> so
> >> glad and so proud he's been able to see this come to fruition. I'd
> like
> >> to take this time to publicly thank Ed! Not just for me, but for all
> >> he's
> >> done for all of us!! He's left us all a legacy I hope none of us will
> >> ever forget! I actually have tears coming to my eyes as I'm typing
> this
> >> and I've got that proverbial lump in my throat... Thanks Guys!! Ed
> was
> >> like a father I never had!! I'm so proud to have known him!!
> >>
> >> Bern
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From:
> <diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org>>
> >> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 1:00 PM
> >> Subject: [SPAM] Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 4
> >>
> >>
> >>> Send Diabetes-talk mailing list submissions to
> >>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> >>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> >>>
> diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at
> >>> diabetes-talk-owner at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-owner at nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> >>> than "Re: Contents of Diabetes-talk digest..."
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Today's Topics:
> >>>
> >>> 1. Fw: [SPAM] Letter of Necessity for Count-A-Dose
> >>> (The Jacobs Family)
> >>> 2. Re: False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice? (Panix)
> >>> 3. Re: Fw: Removal from Diabetes Talk List ... (Mike Freeman)
> >>> 4. Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
> >>> 5. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Albert Sanchez)
> >>> 6. Ed Bryant (cheryl echevarria)
> >>> 7. Re: Ed Bryant (Diane)
> >>> 8. Fw: Ed Bryant (Minnie K. Walker)
> >>> 9. Re: Ed Bryant (Mike Freeman)
> >>> 10. Re: Ed Bryant (Eileen Scrivani)
> >>> 11. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (Tammy Anspach)
> >>> 12. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (K C)
> >>> 13. insulin pens keep getting stuck (miriam youssefi)
> >>> 14. Re: Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant (d m gina)
> >>> 15. Re: Ed Bryant (d m gina)
> >>> 16. Re: insulin pens keep getting stuck (d m gina)
> >>> 17. Paying for a funeral (d m gina)
> >>> 18. Re: insulin pens keep getting stuck (cheryl echevarria)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 1
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:39:28 -0500
> >>> From: "The Jacobs Family"
> <bandbjacobs at verizon.net<mailto:bandbjacobs at verizon.net>>
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: [SPAM] Letter of Necessity for
> >>> Count-A-Dose
> >>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>,
> <Greater-Baltimore-Digest at nfbnet.org<mailto:Greater-Baltimore-Digest at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Cc: dandrews at visi.com<mailto:dandrews at visi.com>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <205482E361724AC09A4EFF8CB8F69788 at william7309aa9<mailto:205482E361724AC09A4EFF8CB8F69788 at william7309aa9>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8";
> >>> reply-type=original
> >>>
> >>> Hey Gang:
> >>>
> >>> For anyone who would like to participate in this project, We invite
> you
> >>> to
> >>> submit your comments to:
> >>> Bernadette Jacobs,First Vice-President, Diabetes Action Network,
> (DAN),
> >>> email: bandbjacobs at verizon.net<mailto:bandbjacobs at verizon.net>.
> >>>
> >>> For those of you who know someone without computer access, I can be
> >>> reached
> >>> by phone at: 410-455-5311 Monday--Friday between the hours of 8:00
> >>> am--3:30
> >>> pm.
> >>>
> >>> I would like to have all your information so that I may send it over
> to
> >>> the
> >>> folks at Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC. by December 24, 2009.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you so much.
> >>>
> >>> Bern
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Jerry Munden"
> <jerrym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:jerrym at prodigymeter.com>>
> >>> To: <bandbjacobs at verizon.net<mailto:bandbjacobs at verizon.net>>
> >>> Cc: "Ramzi Abulhaj"
> <ramzi.a at prodigymeter.com<mailto:ramzi.a at prodigymeter.com>>; "Rick Admani"
> >>> <RickA at prodigymeter.com<mailto:RickA at prodigymeter.com>>; "Ametrius
> Davis" <ametriusd at prodigymeter.com<mailto:ametriusd at prodigymeter.com>>
> >>> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 5:35 PM
> >>> Subject: [SPAM] Letter of Necessity for Count-A-Dose
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Bernie:
> >>>> Could you ask some of the NFB members with diabetes that use the
> >>>> Count-A-Dose product to write a short letter stating that it is a
> >>>> medical
> >>>> necessity for them?
> >>>> If we could get 25 or so people to write a short letter like this it
> >>>> would
> >>>> help us get Medicare coverage.
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>> Jerry Munden
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 2
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:05:18 -0800
> >>> From: "Panix" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <3F9AEFE64E414695A0B48764EAC545E1 at owner1e06aeb63<mailto:3F9AEFE64E414695A0B48764EAC545E1 at owner1e06aeb63>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> >>> reply-type=response
> >>>
> >>> How you feel is more of a guide rather than a reliable indicator of
> >>> meter
> >>> accuracy (unless, of course, you're about to pass out! grin) Simplest
> >>> way
> >>> is
> >>> to check with another meter or get a bottle of control solution that
> is
> >>> not
> >>> out-of-date, have someone read the expected glucose level in it and
> >>> check
> >>> your meter.
> >>>
> >>> Mike
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Eileen Scrivani"
> <etscrivani at verizon.net<mailto:etscrivani at verizon.net>>
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:50 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Paul:
> >>>>
> >>>> No, I only recently changed batteries so it's not that and I'm sure
> the
> >>>> test strips are correct for the voice.
> >>>>
> >>>> My morning low reading is probably one of the lows that actually is
> >>>> accurate. Its the readings prior to meals that frequently tell me
> I'm
> >>>> in
> >>>> a good range and based on how I feel think they are off and now am
> >>>> questioning the results.
> >>>>
> >>>> Eileen
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "Paul & Paula Jordan"
> <paujor at fuse.net<mailto:paujor at fuse.net>>
> >>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:51 PM
> >>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy
> Voice?
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Ileen, have you run tests on your strips to see if they are the
> right
> >>>>> ones?
> >>>>> What about the battery status?
> >>>>> I know that I can get some real low readings with my morning
> fasting
> >>>>> test,
> >>>>> but, based on the way I feel, I really think it's wrong.
> >>>>> I have had both the prodigy voice, and the audocode, but they
> neither
> >>>>> one
> >>>>> says when the blood sample is insufficient. Sometimes, it does say
> >>>>> that
> >>>>> it's low, and I generally consider it an insufficient reading.
> >>>>> At this point, I've been at this for about 16 months, so I'm not a
> >>>>> master
> >>>>> yet!!! Hope this helps, and know that I wish you the very best.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Paul
> >>>>>
> >>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen
> Scrivani
> >>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:18 PM
> >>>>> To: Diabetes Talk
> >>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] False Low/Good Reading on Prodigy Voice?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Hi folks:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Have any of you been getting either low or good range readings on
> the
> >>>>> Prodigy Voice, but contrary results from the lab/doctor's office?
> I
> >>>>> suspect
> >>>>> that my Prodigy Voice is not functioning properly. I had to go to
> my
> >>>>> doctor
> >>>>> today for a procedure and prior to leaving the house I did a test
> on
> >>>>> the
> >>>>> voice that came back 103 -- a very good number. Prior to the
> >>>>> procedure
> >>>>> my
> >>>>> BG was tested and I was told the result was 236!
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Additionally, the last two A1C readings I got back from the doctor
> >>>>> were
> >>>>> higher than they have ever been for me -- over 7! I'm very upset
> >>>>> about
> >>>>> this. I test regularly, know how to count my carbs and am on a
> >>>>> sliding
> >>>>> scale insulin regiment ... So I ask myself what's going on here?? I
> >>>>> suspect
> >>>>> the meter is giving faulty readings. Sometimes I know the numbers
> are
> >>>>> off,
> >>>>> based on the way I feel and re-test and there can be a pretty big
> >>>>> difference. Still the numbers that usually come back are not so
> >>>>> outrageous
> >>>>> that my A1C's should be so horrible.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Has anyone heard of other meters coming on the market? Are there
> any
> >>>>> out
> >>>>> there that will give an error message when/if insufficient blood
> drops
> >>>>> are
> >>>>> placed on the test strip? I'm very disgusted -- originally, I was
> >>>>> liking
> >>>>> the meter because of its simplicity, but it appears to me that it
> is
> >>>>> not
> >>>>> working properly.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Eileen
> >>>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/paujor%40fuse<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/paujor%40fuse>
> >>>>> .net
> >>>>>
> >>>>> No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com/>
> >>>>> Version: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.87/2535 - Release Date:
> >>>>> 12/03/09
> >>>>> 07:32:00
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%40verizon.net<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%40verizon.net>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 3
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:10:46 -0800
> >>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Removal from Diabetes Talk List ...
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <87DC6F7BA57B4501AD722F71B7539B21 at owner1e06aeb63<mailto:87DC6F7BA57B4501AD722F71B7539B21 at owner1e06aeb63>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> >>> reply-type=original
> >>>
> >>> Actually, it isn't a hoax. What happens is that some of the info at
> the
> >>> bottom of the messages confuses the Mailman software so it thinks you
> or
> >>> someone else is trying to remove you. This is somewhat of a paradox
> in
> >>> that
> >>> the software itself places this info there although David Andrews
> could
> >>> remove it except that the information is useful.
> >>>
> >>> Eileen is still on the list.
> >>>
> >>> Mike
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Vincent Chaney"
> <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
> >>> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Cc: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com<mailto:dandrews at visi.com>>
> >>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:33 PM
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Removal from Diabetes Talk List ...
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Eileen,
> >>>>
> >>>> I did do a check on the subscribers list and still see your name.
> David
> >>>> or
> >>>> Mike will have to confirm that this was just one of those hoax
> attempts
> >>>> to
> >>>> knock someone off and not that the process to remove you was
> started.
> >>>>
> >>>> Vinny
> >>>> Vincent Chaney Jr
> >>>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> >>>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> >>>> NJAGDU Division President
> >>>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani"
> <etscrivani at verizon.net<mailto:etscrivani at verizon.net>>
> >>>> To: "diabetes Talk"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 10:40 PM
> >>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Removal from Diabetes Talk List ...
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi:
> >>>>
> >>>> Just checking to see if my messages are going through to the nfb
> list
> >>>> since
> >>>> I just got a notice of having requested removal and then a
> confirmation
> >>>> of
> >>>> it. I did not request to be removed from the diabetes list.
> >>>>
> >>>> Eileen
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/vgc732%40optonline.net<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/vgc732%40optonline.net>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 4
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 17:09:57 -0800
> >>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <2074D3A4958948F0AF3A806040EF9F33 at owner1e06aeb63<mailto:2074D3A4958948F0AF3A806040EF9F33 at owner1e06aeb63>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> >>> reply-type=original
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Gary Wunder"
> <gwunder at earthlink.net<mailto:gwunder at earthlink.net>>
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
> >>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
> >>>> Bryant
> >>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
> >>>> early
> >>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
> >>>> needs
> >>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
> arrangements
> >>>> have been made.
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
> >>>>
> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org<mailto:NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 5
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:28:47 -0500
> >>> From: "Albert Sanchez"
> <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net<mailto:albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <FECB4841A50D45FDAEB2086E6A92A51A at Albert<mailto:FECB4841A50D45FDAEB2086E6A92A51A at Albert>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> >>> reply-type=response
> >>>
> >>> Thanks Mike. Ed will be missed. A.S.
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:09 PM
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "Gary Wunder"
> <gwunder at earthlink.net<mailto:gwunder at earthlink.net>>
> >>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
> >>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
> >>>>> Bryant
> >>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a
> stroke
> >>>>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that
> anything
> >>>>> she
> >>>>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
> >>>>> arrangements have been made.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
> >>>>>
> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org<mailto:NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/albertsanchez%40suddenlink.net<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/albertsanchez%40suddenlink.net>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 6
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 21:01:51 -0500
> >>> From: "cheryl echevarria"
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>> To: "diabetes-talk"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <BAY110-DS41330CB04160B803EED29A1910 at phx.gbl<mailto:BAY110-DS41330CB04160B803EED29A1910 at phx.gbl>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >>>
> >>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
> my
> >>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
> >>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the phone
> >>> many times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do
> with
> >>> the division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
> >>> Voice of the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
> >>>
> >>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
> >>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
> >>>
> >>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
> >>>
> >>> Good Bless.
> >>>
> >>> Cheryl Echevarria
> >>>
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
> >>>
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
> >>> 1-866-580-5574
> >>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> >>> CST #1018299-10
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 7
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 19:11:27 -0700
> >>> From: "Diane"
> <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com<mailto:dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <634705E049DB483183F405EE1E187D8D at DianePC<mailto:634705E049DB483183F405EE1E187D8D at DianePC>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> >>> reply-type=original
> >>>
> >>> Hi everyone,
> >>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
> stem
> >>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
> >>> removed
> >>> this evening as there was not any brain activity.
> >>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
> >>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
> >>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
> >>> what
> >>> was going on.
> >>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
> >>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
> >>> Diane
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "cheryl echevarria"
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
> >>> To: "diabetes-talk"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
> my
> >>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
> >>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the
> phone
> >>>> many
> >>>> times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do with
> the
> >>>> division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
> Voice
> >>>> of
> >>>> the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
> >>>>
> >>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
> >>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
> >>>>
> >>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
> >>>>
> >>>> Good Bless.
> >>>>
> >>>> Cheryl Echevarria
> >>>>
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
> >>>>
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
> >>>> 1-866-580-5574
> >>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> >>>> CST #1018299-10
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 8
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:47:11 -0600
> >>> From: "Minnie K. Walker"
> <mwkoger21 at bellsouth.net<mailto:mwkoger21 at bellsouth.net>>
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Ed Bryant
> >>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <8C468F81B55041F99CD8D47508AFA6AF at minniedaeea102<mailto:8C468F81B55041F99CD8D47508AFA6AF at minniedaeea102>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >>>
> >>> Hello All
> >>> Ed was such a fine human being. His concern for others was truly
> >>> genuine.
> >>> If he had not heard from me within a certain time frame he would
> always
> >>> call
> >>> just to check and see how things were going. I will miss him and his
> >>> caring
> >>> calls. My prayers go out to Gail and his family. In his words
> >>> Best Regards
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Diane"
> <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com<mailto:dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>>
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:11 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Hi everyone,
> >>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
> stem
> >>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
> >>> removed
> >>> this evening as there was not any brain activity.
> >>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
> >>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
> >>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
> >>> what
> >>> was going on.
> >>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
> >>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
> >>> Diane
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "cheryl echevarria"
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
> >>> To: "diabetes-talk"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning of
> my
> >>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in 2002
> >>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the
> phone
> >>>> many
> >>>> times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do with
> the
> >>>> division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in the
> Voice
> >>>> of
> >>>> the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
> >>>>
> >>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
> >>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
> >>>>
> >>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
> >>>>
> >>>> Good Bless.
> >>>>
> >>>> Cheryl Echevarria
> >>>>
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
> >>>>
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
> >>>> 1-866-580-5574
> >>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> >>>> CST #1018299-10
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/mwkoger21%40bellsouth.net<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/mwkoger21%40bellsouth.net>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com<http://www.avg.com/>
> >>> Version: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.95/2547 - Release Date:
> >>> 12/05/09
> >>> 19:41:00
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 9
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 19:56:26 -0800
> >>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <8D69B4E26C3A46B6B11305AAEF21006A at owner1e06aeb63<mailto:8D69B4E26C3A46B6B11305AAEF21006A at owner1e06aeb63>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> >>> reply-type=response
> >>>
> >>> Diane:
> >>>
> >>> Work with Joy to come up with flowers to send if that's what Gail
> wants
> >>> and
> >>> let me know via private email so I can authorize the expense. If Gail
> >>> wants
> >>> some other remembrance instead, please let me know that, too.
> >>>
> >>> Mike Freeman, President
> >>> Diabetes Action Network
> >>> National Federation of the Blind
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Diane"
> <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com<mailto:dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>>
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 6:11 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Hi everyone,
> >>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
> >>>> stem
> >>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
> >>>> removed this evening as there was not any brain activity.
> >>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
> >>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
> >>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
> >>>> what
> >>>> was going on.
> >>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
> >>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
> >>>> Diane
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "cheryl echevarria"
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
> >>>> To: "diabetes-talk"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
> >>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning
> of
> >>>>> my
> >>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in
> 2002
> >>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the
> phone
> >>>>> many times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do
> >>>>> with
> >>>>> the division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in
> the
> >>>>> Voice of the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
> >>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Good Bless.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
> >>>>>
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
> >>>>>
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
> >>>>> 1-866-580-5574
> >>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> >>>>> CST #1018299-10
> >>>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dianefilipe%40peoplepc.com>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
> for
> >>>> Diabetes-talk:
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 10
> >>> Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:08:06 -0500
> >>> From: "Eileen Scrivani"
> <etscrivani at verizon.net<mailto:etscrivani at verizon.net>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <8748055C98034A0CAAD25D221130C0CC at eileenPC<mailto:8748055C98034A0CAAD25D221130C0CC at eileenPC>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> >>> reply-type=response
> >>>
> >>> Diane:
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for letting us know. I'm very sorry to hear this news. Ed
> was a
> >>> nice guy and always willing to try and help get information out when
> >>> needed.
> >>>
> >>> Eileen
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Diane"
> <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com<mailto:dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>>
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 9:11 PM
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Hi everyone,
> >>>> I just got off the phone with Gail and she said Ed had a deep brain
> >>>> stem
> >>>> stroke when he got up yesterday morning. They had the life support
> >>>> removed this evening as there was not any brain activity.
> >>>> She will let me know when the funeral is, probably Thursday.
> >>>> What an incredible leader and friend we have all lost.
> >>>> He always wanted the very best for all of us and was always aware of
> >>>> what
> >>>> was going on.
> >>>> Please keep the family in your prayers.
> >>>> Mike, may we send some flowers?
> >>>> Diane
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "cheryl echevarria"
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
> >>>> To: "diabetes-talk"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:01 PM
> >>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Ed was a very good friend of mine and a mentor from the beginning
> of
> >>>>> my
> >>>>> involvement with the NFB. I first became a member of the NFB in
> 2002
> >>>>> through the getting the Voice of the Diabetic. We spoke on the
> phone
> >>>>> many times, and were on the same page of the things we wanted to do
> >>>>> with
> >>>>> the division. I was honored when I was asked to do a profile in
> the
> >>>>> Voice of the Diabetic in 2007 at the Atlanta Convention.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> We had many things in common. He and I are both Kidney Transplant
> >>>>> Survivors had spoke a lot about that on list and off.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> My prayers go to Gail and the family.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Good Bless.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
> >>>>>
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
> >>>>>
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
> >>>>> 1-866-580-5574
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> >>>>>
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> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
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> >>>>
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> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 11
> >>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 01:13:52 -0500
> >>> From: "Tammy Anspach"
> <tanspach at tampabay.rr.com<mailto:tanspach at tampabay.rr.com>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <10DDB3F7D72E47FBBBE75EA09345A2E4 at tanspachPC<mailto:10DDB3F7D72E47FBBBE75EA09345A2E4 at tanspachPC>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >>>
> >>> Mike,
> >>>
> >>> Thank you for forwarding the sad news. Please pass on my most
> heart-felt
> >>> and
> >>> sincerest sympathies to his wife, family and friends.
> >>>
> >>> Tammy
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> >>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
> >>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Gary Wunder"
> <gwunder at earthlink.net<mailto:gwunder at earthlink.net>>
> >>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
> >>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
> >>>> Bryant
> >>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
> >>>> early
> >>>
> >>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
> >>>> needs
> >>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
> arrangements
> >>>> have been made.
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
> >>>>
> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org<mailto:NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
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> >>>
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> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 12
> >>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 01:41:16 -0500
> >>> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com<mailto:kcc86 at hotmail.com>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <BLU0-SMTP78DB51DE0A8598A4FCDAF0AA910 at phx.gbl<mailto:BLU0-SMTP78DB51DE0A8598A4FCDAF0AA910 at phx.gbl>>
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> >>> reply-type=original
> >>>
> >>> I to just got the news. I'm very sorry also. This damn disease is
> >>> plain
> >>> heart breaking!
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Tammy Anspach"
> <tanspach at tampabay.rr.com<mailto:tanspach at tampabay.rr.com>>
> >>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 1:13 AM
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Mike,
> >>>>
> >>>> Thank you for forwarding the sad news. Please pass on my most
> >>>> heart-felt
> >>>> and
> >>>> sincerest sympathies to his wife, family and friends.
> >>>>
> >>>> Tammy
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> >>>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> >>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
> >>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> >>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>>>
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "Gary Wunder"
> <gwunder at earthlink.net<mailto:gwunder at earthlink.net>>
> >>>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
> >>>> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
> >>>>> Bryant
> >>>>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a
> stroke
> >>>>> early
> >>>>
> >>>>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
> >>>>> needs
> >>>>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
> >>>>> arrangements
> >>>>> have been made.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
> >>>>>
> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org<mailto:NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbaffiliatepresidents_nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> >>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
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> >>>> mpabay.rr.com
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> >>>>
> >>>>
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> >>>>
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> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 13
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 22:57:25 -0800
> >>> From: "miriam youssefi"
> <miriamyoussefi at shaw.ca<mailto:miriamyoussefi at shaw.ca>>
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
> >>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <C8AF53C0AC674A5EBB0D6EA0E536BDB2 at D2VJX4G1<mailto:C8AF53C0AC674A5EBB0D6EA0E536BDB2 at D2VJX4G1>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed"
> >>>
> >>> Hi everyone,
> >>> i'm new to the list and have been enjoying reading our posts on the
> >>> list.
> >>> i'm so glad that we have this great group of people to chat with.
> >>> i have been having long time difficulty with my huma pens sticking
> while
> >>> trying to push down the plunger. both my huma pens for the humalin
> and
> >>> humalog insulins are troublesome to use. i keep having to take it
> apart
> >>> while the pen along with the kneedle is still inside me. in order for
> >>> the
> >>> plunger to go down, i keep having to take it apart between intervals
> and
> >>> putting it together again. it was acting up so bad today that had i
> not
> >>> needed it, i was ready to throw it away. though i'm greatful i have
> >>> another
> >>> pen that does work, i haven't used it before, as it takes some
> getting
> >>> used
> >>> to. it's another huma pen, but now made of metal rather than the
> plastic
> >>> one
> >>> i've been using. the shape of this is also different. i know i'll
> have
> >>> to
> >>> talk with the pharmacist about it, but had been putting it off, as
> i'd
> >>> been
> >>> hoping my old pens still worked. i'm curious to know whether anyone
> else
> >>> may
> >>> have run in to this particular problem and what may have caused this.
> >>> anyway, thanks for listening and hope to hear from you!
> >>> all the best,
> >>> miriam
> >>> -------------- next part --------------
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> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 14
> >>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:12:25 -0500
> >>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <20091206161225.23204.93711 at web2.serotek.com<mailto:20091206161225.23204.93711 at web2.serotek.com>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
> >>>
> >>> Oh this is truly sad.
> >>> He did so much for the Diabetic program.
> >>> Thanks for sharing.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> --Dar
> >>> skype
> >>> dmgina23
> >>> every saint has a past
> >>> every sinner has a future
> >>>
> >>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> >>> www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
> accessibility anywhere.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 15
> >>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:17:43 -0500
> >>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Ed Bryant
> >>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <20091206161743.23204.11536 at web2.serotek.com<mailto:20091206161743.23204.11536 at web2.serotek.com>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
> >>>
> >>> Well I am hoping he had no clue what happened to him.
> >>> Thanks for sharing.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> --Dar
> >>> skype
> >>> dmgina23
> >>> every saint has a past
> >>> every sinner has a future
> >>>
> >>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> >>> www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
> accessibility anywhere.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 16
> >>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:24:22 -0500
> >>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
> >>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <20091206162422.23203.40023 at web2.serotek.com<mailto:20091206162422.23203.40023 at web2.serotek.com>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
> >>>
> >>> No I don't have this kind of problem.
> >>> the pins I use are fixed up already.
> >>> I pull up on the top before I turn it to the units I wish to use at
> the
> >>> time.
> >>> I don't know if this would help or not.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> --Dar
> >>> skype
> >>> dmgina23
> >>> every saint has a past
> >>> every sinner has a future
> >>>
> >>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> >>> www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
> accessibility anywhere.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 17
> >>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:39:08 -0500
> >>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Paying for a funeral
> >>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <20091206163908.25203.1741 at web2.serotek.com<mailto:20091206163908.25203.1741 at web2.serotek.com>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
> >>>
> >>> Hi folks,
> >>> I felt I could ask this question here.
> >>> I have asked several places how I can pay for a funeral plan.
> >>> I know nothing will happen here, this is something I wish to get done
> >>> while I am still well and know what is happening.
> >>> does the Federation have something like this that I don't know?
> >>> I keep getting paper work on paying for cancer.
> >>> Even though I ask to pay for a funeral plan.
> >>> I have to pay small payments because I don't have allot of money.
> >>> Please let me know.
> >>> If we don't have something, would this be something the federation
> >>> would consider taking on?
> >>> thanks,
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> --Dar
> >>> skype
> >>> dmgina23
> >>> every saint has a past
> >>> every sinner has a future
> >>>
> >>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> >>> www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
> accessibility anywhere.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> Message: 18
> >>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:40:43 -0500
> >>> From: "cheryl echevarria"
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
> >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Message-ID:
> <BAY110-DS10FB1C2E297A1DD92FAC0A1910 at phx.gbl<mailto:BAY110-DS10FB1C2E297A1DD92FAC0A1910 at phx.gbl>>
> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >>>
> >>> I use both humalog pens and lantus, I draw up the amount by listening
> to
> >>> the clicks, and injecting myself.
> >>>
> >>> Cheryl Echevarria
> >>>
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com<http://www.echevarriatravel.com/<http://www.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//www.echevarriatravel.com/>>
> >>>
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
> >>> 1-866-580-5574
> >>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> >>> CST #1018299-10
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: d m
> gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> >>> To:
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 11:24 AM
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] insulin pens keep getting stuck
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> No I don't have this kind of problem.
> >>> the pins I use are fixed up already.
> >>> I pull up on the top before I turn it to the units I wish to use at
> the
> >>> time.
> >>> I don't know if this would help or not.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> --Dar
> >>> skype
> >>> dmgina23
> >>> every saint has a past
> >>> every sinner has a future
> >>>
> >>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> >>>
> www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/<http://www.serotek.com%3chttp//www.serotek.com/>>
> to learn more about
> >>> accessibility anywhere.
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
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> >>>
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>>
> >>>
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> >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
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> >>> Diabetes-talk:
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> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ------------------------------
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
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> >>>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> End of Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 29, Issue 4
> >>> ********************************************
> >>>
> >>
> >>
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> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 13
> > Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 03:25:06 -0500
> > From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com<mailto:kcc86 at hotmail.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <BLU0-SMTP9329257704C82A37B2323EAA8F0 at phx.gbl<mailto:BLU0-SMTP9329257704C82A37B2323EAA8F0 at phx.gbl>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > reply-type=response
> >
> > You'll be joining me in that other place. smerk..
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:09 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> >> Guess I won't see him anytime soon as I suspect I'm going to the other
> >> place! (smirk)
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> >> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:28 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>
> >>
> >>>I never shook his hand,
> >>> I will when I get to heaven.
> >>> My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
> >>> I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
> >>> thanks for sharing.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> --Dar
> >>> skype
> >>> dmgina23
> >>> every saint has a past
> >>> every sinner has a future
> >>>
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> >>
> >>
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> >>
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> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 14
> > Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:27:26 -0800
> > From: "James Setting"
> <jsetting at earthlink.net<mailto:jsetting at earthlink.net>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <002101ca77e0$4616f610$d244e230$@net<mailto:002101ca77e0$4616f610$d244e230$@net>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Dar,
> >
> > I am sorry I don't know your real name as I don't always read the
> > signatures. I know you as DMGina which is what I hear when I key to one
> of
> > your emails. Anyway thank you for the kind words and I hope to get to
> know
> > people a little better as we get through this poker game they call
> life.
> > Like I said I mostly sit in the background and read the important
> > subjects,
> > but I actually cried when I read about Mr. Ed. That is a little weird
> for
> > me
> > as I never met the guy, only read many of his emails and could tel that
> he
> > was a person full of soul.
> >
> > I will try to be more active on the list as I do many things to help
> the
> > disabled and cancer patients. It is a big load for the shoulders at
> times
> > and it seems like I might be able to make a few friends here that might
> > lighten the load just by listening(reading, hahahaha).
> >
> > Hope to know more people soon,
> >
> > James
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:47 AM
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
> >
> > Threw my pretty blue eyes,
> > Mike Freeman is another person who does quite well making sure blind
> > diabetics know about this list.
> > We stick together as best as we can threw out the country.
> > I am pleased this list is doing well.
> >
> > --
> > --Dar
> > skype
> > dmgina23
> > every saint has a past
> > every sinner has a future
> >
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> >
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> > rthlink.net
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 15
> > Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:21:10 -0500
> > From: Kelly Massaro
> <kellym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> >
> <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D4369419DE08C at ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com<mailto:A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D4369419DE08C at ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>>
> >
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Thanks Mike,
> >
> > I found an email with the details and we will be sending flowers to
> Ed's
> > family.
> >
> > I hope this finds you well.
> >
> > Best Regards,
> >
> > Kelly Massaro-Neal
> > Manager, Sales
> > Prodigy Diabetes Care
> > 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
> > Charlotte NC 28269
> > Direct: 704-285-6425
> > Fax:704-285-6495
> > Mobile: 704-491-3923
> > Main: 800-366-5901
> > kellym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>
> > www.prodigymeter.com<http://www.prodigymeter.com/>
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> > [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 8:55 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> > Kelly:
> >
> > I'll forward a note from the Afiliate Presidents' list about what is
> known
> > of funeral/flower arrangements.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kelly Massaro"
> <kellym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>>
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:22 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> >> Mike,
> >>
> >> Thank you for sharing the very sad news about Ed. I have passed the
> >> information along to Jerry as well as the rest of our company.
> >>
> >> Ed was an incredible person who was of great assistance to all of us
> at
> >> Prodigy.
> >>
> >> He will be missed.
> >>
> >> I have scanned the correspondence, but not clear as to where we can
> send
> >> flowers? Can someone please give me the details of the service and
> where
> >> I can send flowers to the family?
> >>
> >> I appreciate your assistance.
> >>
> >> Best Regards,
> >>
> >> Kelly Massaro-Neal
> >> Manager, Sales
> >> Prodigy Diabetes Care
> >> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
> >> Charlotte NC 28269
> >> Direct: 704-285-6425
> >> Fax:704-285-6495
> >> Mobile: 704-491-3923
> >> Main: 800-366-5901
> >> kellym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>
> >> www.prodigymeter.com<http://www.prodigymeter.com/>
> >>
> >>
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> >> unauthorized reliance on this information. If you have received this
> >> message in error, please immediately notify the sender and purge the
> >> message you received. Do not forward this message without permission.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> >> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> >> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:10 PM
> >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Gary Wunder"
> <gwunder at earthlink.net<mailto:gwunder at earthlink.net>>
> >> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
> >> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>
> >>
> >>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
> Bryant
> >>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
> >>> early
> >>> yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything she
> needs
> >>> we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
> arrangements
> >>> have been made.
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
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> >>>
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> >>>
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> >>
> >>
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> >>
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> >>
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> >>
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 16
> > Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:30:55 -0600
> > From: "catdancing"
> <catdancing at sbcglobal.net<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <005d01ca66d1$ca8d3410$6662fea9 at VALUED664B84C7<mailto:005d01ca66d1$ca8d3410$6662fea9 at VALUED664B84C7>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > reply-type=response
> >
> > at least he is no longer diabetic
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
> > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 7:09 PM
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >
> >
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Gary Wunder"
> <gwunder at earthlink.net<mailto:gwunder at earthlink.net>>
> >> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:16 PM
> >> Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>
> >>
> >>> Our longtime friend and a leading advocate for blind diabetics Ed
> Bryant
> >>> passed peacefully this evening shortly before six following a stroke
> >>> early yesterday morning. Gail is with family and knows that anything
> she
> >>> needs we will do our best to help her get. I will send more when
> >>> arrangements have been made.
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> NFBAffiliatePresidents mailing list
> >>>
> NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org<mailto:NFBAffiliatePresidents at nfbnet.org>
> >>>
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> >>
> >>
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> >>
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 17
> > Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:52:04 -0600
> > From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com<mailto:dandrews at visi.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Message-ID:
> <auto-000130214657 at mailfront1.g2host.com<mailto:auto-000130214657 at mailfront1.g2host.com>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
> >
> > You and me both, brother.
> >
> > I guess I show my age -- but when I think of the "Diabetics
> > Division," I think of Karen Mayry and Ed Bryant. That is not to
> > diminish the work you and others are now doing -- Mike.
> >
> > I remember going to dinner with the Diabetics Division Board of
> > Directors in the early 1990's. I was working at the International
> > Braille and Technology Center, and the Board was in town for a
> > meeting. It amazed and humbled me when listening to everybody
> > because most if not all of them had pretty fragile health, but were
> > still doing so much. It totally blew me away.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > At 08:09 PM 12/7/2009, you wrote:
> >>Guess I won't see him anytime soon as I suspect I'm going to the
> >>other place! (smirk)
> >>
> >>Mike
> >>
> >>----- Original Message ----- From: "d m gina"
> <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> >>To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> >>Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:28 AM
> >>Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Our Friend Ed Bryant
> >>
> >>
> >>>I never shook his hand,
> >>>I will when I get to heaven.
> >>>My gosh I finally broke down and cried.
> >>>I am pleased I got the chance to email him many times.
> >>>thanks for sharing.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 18
> > Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:03:13 -0500
> > From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Get ready for the 2001 convention in
> > Orlando!
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Message-ID:
> <20091208170313.26306.93872 at web1.serotek.com<mailto:20091208170313.26306.93872 at web1.serotek.com>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
> >
> > There is also an eight hundred number for avon.
> > That is how I order.
> >
> > --
> > --Dar
> > skype
> > dmgina23
> > every saint has a past
> > every sinner has a future
> >
> > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
> > www.serotek.com<http://www.serotek.com/> to learn more about
> accessibility anywhere.
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 19
> > Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:06:51 -0500
> > From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] our friend Ed Bryant
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Message-ID:
> <20091208170651.26306.13783 at web1.serotek.com<mailto:20091208170651.26306.13783 at web1.serotek.com>>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
> >
> > Yes when I lived in Colorado I would say Denver Dar.
> > Now I am in Montana where I say Montana Dar from time to time.
> > I started off with my emails dmgina so I left it that way.
> > You write any time,
> > it brings more learning to this list.
> > Nice to see it active from time.
> > You know with Mike visiting the place where coal is made, we need to
> > keep visiting giggle.
> >
> > --
> > --Dar
> > skype
> > dmgina23
> > every saint has a past
> > every sinner has a future
> >
> > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit
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> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
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