[DSM-Iowa] I Must Apologize. ,PLUS ,JIM ,OMVIG

[James Omvig]

Mike,

Very well SAID!!!  You are totally correct!!!

And, Mary, when I asked you in which form you had read the 
October MONITOR, my question had absolutely nothing to do with 
vision!  I was simply hoping that you had listened to the 
recorded verson so that you would have heard Dr.  tenBroek 
deliver WITHIN THE GRACE OF GOD in his own voice!  He had a 
fabulous voice, and was a fabulous speech-maker!!!

Again, my question had absolutely nothing to do with vision!!!  
COME BACK!!!

Respectfully,

Jim Omvig



 ----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Harvey via DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org
To: "Des Moines Chapter List, NFB of Iowa" <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:04:51 -0500
Subject: Re: [DSM-Iowa] I Must Apologize.

Mary, I am truly sorry you feel judged.  I can tell you that at 
times people can point out something being done nonvisually 
without meaning to be judgemental.  Also, I know one person 
mentioned using a flashlight.  Your input is valued, and I know 
that many of us have stated during meetings and through emails 
and facebook that we want you around.  Furthermore, many people 
with strong philosophy have some vision and use it functionally.  
I'm sad to read that you are having thoughts of not attending 
functions anymore.  I hope that you will reconsider.  I strongly 
believe that challenging each other, pointing out other 
possibilities and things of that nature help us all grow.  Said 
ask that you take some time to reconsider and not make a snap 
judgement.  Here's hoping that you will continue to join us.  
Enjoy the rest of your week and your last little bit of time off 
before you go back to work.

Best,


Mike Harvey, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
Des Moines Chapter
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Live the life you want.

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members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the 
nation's blind.  Every day we work together to help blind people 
live the lives they want.

 On Oct 21, 2020, at 11:57 AM, Mary McGee via DSM-Iowa 
<dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 ?
 I'm sorry I have vision and use it.  Apparently, it's contrary 
to NFB philosophy to want to have a light on.  I was hoping a 
simple comment about maintenance at my home would be taken at its 
value, but it became vision/blindness issue.  Again, I apologize.  
I will not be attending any more NFB functions because it's 
obvious I don't belong.  I'll continue with my NAMI support 
group because so far they haven't judged me.
 Mary McGee

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