[Faith-talk] developmental delay among the blind

[Debby Phillips]

Well, I don't think it's as simple as those blind from birth and 
those who became blind later on.  Truly there are blind people 
who have developmental delays.  But that doesn't mean that you 
can't live a great life.  I think it's good to know our 
limitations so we either can accept them for what they are, work 
on overcoming them if that's possible, and if it's not, know that 
we aren't all going to be great scientists and stuff like that.  
Knowing someone with possible Asperger's, I am certain when she 
grows up that she will not totally be able to be on her own.  She 
will need some kind of supervision.  Hopefully though, she will 
be able to have a full and happy life.  So Beth, have you talked 
to your parents about Blake? Do they know that you really love 
him? Are they convinced that he really loves you? Don't shut them 
out of your life.  My mom is a thousand miles away and I miss her 
so much sometimes that it hurts.  My dad passed away in 1990.  I 
remember being young and I didn't think about what it would be 
like when they're gone.  Thank God that I will see my mom in less 
than a month.  So please, don't shut your parents out.  I'm 
guessing they love you very much.    Blessings,    Debby and 
Neena