[Faith-talk] the blind jesus

[justin williams via Faith-talk]

Good Suggestion Debbie. Find that inner spark within you and nuture it.

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Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] the blind jesus

Okay Andrew, ow get it, there are days when I get sick of being blind, too.
But I think we all get sick of something in our lives.  I have sighted
friends who have huge problems, too.  They have trouble getting jobs, they
have trouble with their marriages, friends betray them, stuff happens.  I
have been left out of family stuff too sometimes.  I have not been believed
when I give directions, or other information.  I get it that people turn
away from me at church, or don't talk to me.  I understand all that.  I also
understand Andrew that you are feeling really angry and depressed.  I
understand that you feel like there's nothing ahead of you.  But Andrew,
people have made suggestions to you about what you might do.  I even said
that I would advocate for you to go to a Center here in the States to get
some training.  At some point, blind or not, we have to try and make some
things better for ourselves.  You need to do things to change your own
situation.  I know it's difficult.  I know it sucks sometimes, in fact.  But
I think that really life can be very good.  You see, there are things that
nobody can take away from you, unless you let them.  Nobody can take your
dignity.  
Unless you give people more power in your life than they are entitled to.
In order for things to happen in your life, you have to make some changes,
too.  It might mean moving physically from where you are.  Maybe you need to
consider moving to a city.  
Your family may think you can't, and they may try to stop you.  
But if you want a life, you have to take some action.  Believe it or not,
there are places here in the States that don't have good services, where
it's hard to go anywhere because there's no public transportation, etc.  I
was in that situation, and I took a huge risk and went to the Colorado
Center for the Blind, got some training, and we moved to Spokane, where I do
have public transportation, sidewalks, where I can walk to places.  But I
had to do a lot of advocating for myself, getting my husband to see my point
of view.  Then he became more willing to think about moving.  And now, we
both love where we live.  Life isn't easy and we do have to step out of our
comfort zone.  I understand that you may have some other issues going on
besides your blindness.  But I think there are solutions.  Perhaps someone
has the phone number, address etc.  of Paul and Mary Ellen Gabias.  I know
that they would help you.  I know Mary Ellen personally and 
I know that she is a kind, resourceful person.     Blessings,    
Debby

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