[Faith-talk] the blind jesus

Fri May 23 18:43:55 UTC 2014

I agree that we have to advocate for ourselves. That is what we do.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Brandon Olivares via Faith-talk
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 10:35 AM
To: Andrew ; Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion
Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] the blind jesus

I have found that when we show that we are willing to fight for ourselves 
other people will start being willing to help us, too. The right people will 
be put in our lives who will  able to help us the most. You have a great 
resource in this group and any of the other NFB groups. There are plenty of 
people willing to help you if you just ask.

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> On May 23, 2014, at 13:04, Andrew via Faith-talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> 
> wrote:
>
> 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.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Faith-talk [mailto:faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> debby
>> phillips via Faith-talk
>> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 12:50 PM
>> To: Andrew; Faith-talk, for the discussion of faith and religion;
>> faith-talk at nfbnet.org
>> 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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