[Faith-talk] Comments

[Mary Donahue]

Hello Jenny and everyone,

	I was merely just listening to comments, but wanted to jump in to
say what most everyone else said. Use whatever travel method you feel
comfortable with. As for not being able to afford a cane, the NFB has a free
cane program. The only requirement is that, if you order one, you have to
wait six months after the first order to get one. I have had two canes
through the Free Cane Program, and so far, they are holding out. Whatever
happens stay safe, and you will be in my prayers, too.

Mary Donahue


-----Original Message-----
From: faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Jennifer Perdue
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:00 PM
To: Faith-talk, for the discussion of faith and religion
Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Comments

thanks for the kind word.

The canes that the state provides can have the roller ball tip, but they are
the heavy metal canes and even with a roller tip on it, it became too heavy
to comfortably use today as I was lost due to a GPS error.

the long straight canes that are free have the standard NFB cane tip, which
you can't really drag on the ground without it catching on everything and I
can't afford to buy a cane at the current time.

Thanks for your encouraging words and thank you for your prayers.

Jenny
On Apr 16, 2012, at 8:23 PM, Linda Mentink wrote:

> Hi Jenny,
> 
> No one has meant to be unkind to you here. You gave the impression, from
what you wrote, or how you wrote it, that maybe your cane skills weren't
good. That's often why people hate the cane, so we assumed. Don't be grieved
with us for sharing our opinions and advice. We're here to help, encourage,
and pray for one another.
> 
> You can get a cane with a rolling ball tip. You're right about overhead
obstacles, though I have not been injured there in a very long time. I'm not
often in areas where that's a problem, except for an occasional hanging tree
branch with leaves on it. Each O&M tool has its advantages and
disadvantages, and we just have to pick the one or ones that help us the
most, and keep us the most safe. No one here will judge you for making the
decisions you make. It's not our business, it's yours. Do what works best
for you.
> 
> Stay safe.
> 
> Blessings,
> 
> Linda
> 
> 
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