[Faith-talk] the blind jesus

[Andrew via Faith-talk]

i do not throw pitty parties i am trying to get help and i need
somebody else to help me fight. i have been surrounded by  non helpful
people and things.  and i have not experienced  anybody who wants to
help at least very much i need somebody elst to help me fight  i can't
fight alone.

On 5/23/14, justin williams via Faith-talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Good Suggestion Debbie. Find that inner spark within you and nuture it.
>
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> phillips via Faith-talk
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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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