[Faith-talk] blindness as a gift

[Debby Phillips]

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> On Feb 9, 2014, at 6:47 AM, Kirt <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Debbie,
> I can totally see that actually. I don't feel like blindness makes me personally more vulnerable than I otherwise would be, or if it does it's by such a small amount that there is no real reason for me to worry about it, but I'm a young man in my thanks very much.    Debbyearly 20s so I understand it's an entirely different situation. I've also walked away from areas where I felt unsafe… but I'm confident I would have felt just as unsafe in those places if I was completely cited. But, again, I totally see what you're saying and I don't think it's an knock on your king skills at all that one of the reasons you prefer walking with the dog is to feel safer. Best of luck to you and your soon – two – B guide dog partner.
> Best,
> Kirt
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>> On Feb 8, 2014, at 11:16 PM, debby phillips <semisweetdebby at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Actually, I think that sometimes being blind makes us vulnerable in bad situations.  I think that we have to trust the leading of God in these situations, and sometimes we have to walk away when things are bad.  I've had to do that in cities where I've lived, just tell my dog to keep going.  I feel more vulnerable with just my cane, on that score.  That has nothing to do with good cane skills, etc.  I just feel more vulnerable with a cane, as a blind woman who isn't as young as she used to be.  My reflexes aren't as good as they were when I was in my 30's.  I'll actually be glad to be teamed with a dog again.    Blessings,    Debby
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