[Faith-talk] Comments

[Linda Mentink]

Too bad there isn't a way to attach the roller ball tip to the long, 
straight NFB cane. I have a rather weak right wrist, and can't handle 
heavy canes anymore, so I appreciate the NFB cane. I usually use a 
telescoping one, but I pull it out really tight so that it won't 
collapse while in use.

Stay safe, and have a restful sleep!

Blessings,

Linda

At 09:00 PM 4/16/2012, you wrote:
>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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