[Faith-Talk] list questions for Linda was serving and connection

Mon Aug 12 02:14:02 UTC 2024

Hi Ashley and All,

Ashley, thanks for this. I appreciate your support. You've been on this list a long time, and I appreciate that a lot!

I had a great day. I always enjoy worshipping with people of like precious faith. I sang in our mixed choir this morning and our men's choir sang tonight.

I have never checked our list online, so I don't know the answers to your questions. I have no idea who comes or goes unless they say so here. I'm not much of a tech person and I don't go on the web much with this BrailleNote Touch+. I didn't do it much with my computer either. I don't think about it. As for the archives, I believe that one can access them any time and that everything is there from when the list started.

Sorry I can't be of more help. Your topic suggestions are good ones and, as a music teacher and church musician, I'm always willing to discuss music.

I hope this helps. My email address should be in the cc field of messages I send to this list.

Blessings,

Linda

On Aug 11, 2024 8:03 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Linda, 
>
> I hope you had a good day; Its Sunday after all. 
> I had a nice day and talked to a few friends via zoom. 
>
> Its unfortunate that we are losing Sara LaRose due to the actions of 
> primarily one list member. I hope she comes back. Sarah was a helpful list 
> member and I may correspond off list for now with her. 
> I think the list is quieting down. Given that faith can be controversial, I 
> think we have actually done a good job here of respecting each other and 
> offering ideas of involvement. 
> We have shared some of our life experiences in a positive way relating to 
> our faith journey and involvement. 
>
> I just reread a few of your recent emails and thought they were nice. I have 
> no idea why one list member picked on you calling you judgmental and other 
> things. 
>
> My questions are: 
> How many people are on the list? 
> I see about 10 active people but there are more. 
> Did you see more than five members leave? If so, I hope they come back as 
> long as they are respectful. 
> How many new people come on here in a span of time such as how many per 
> month or two months? 
> Is the archive available every day all day? 
> How far is the archive going back on the nfbnet server? 
>
> I also wanted to say I think you handled on list the issue with one member 
> well. I do not know what you wrote off list nor do I know what he wrote you. 
> But on here, you handled things well and with patience. 
> This is commendable. 
>
> Thanks. 
> If I can get your email address, I'll also write off list. 
>
> Ashley 
>
>
> PS: I wanted to discuss music next including how many people play it and if 
> they use their music talent in their church or faith community. I know some 
> of that might be better for the performing arts group, but 
> I don't want to be on so many lists and I also feel here is a good place as 
> it's a neutral topic and a fun one too. I tried piano as a kid but never 
> felt talented.  Faith and music go together IMO because it's a way to 
> worship and bring reflection and God into our presence IMO. 
> Another topic I want to start is discussing how to learn more about faith in 
> an accessible way. I do not mean seminary but maybe books or short online 
> courses about certain topics. I'm also going to ask my pastors about it but 
> they cannot speak to accessibility. 
> Just a heads up about a few topics that I hope generate helpful discussions 
> here and advice for me on resources, and hope you do not think its off 
> topic. 
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Faith-Talk <faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Linda Mentink 
> via Faith-Talk 
> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2024 11:15 AM 
> To: Deborah via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> 
> Cc: Linda Mentink <lmentink7360 at gmail.com> 
> Subject: Re: [Faith-Talk] serving and connection 
>
> Hi Andrew, 
>
> Please allow me to make some observations and suggestions here. 
>
> One thing is that you are going a lot by your feelings. Feelings change and 
> are not reliable because they center on you. You are centering on you. It's 
> all about you. That's not good, and I'm guessing that people sense that in 
> you. 
>
> Others here have suggested that you reach out to blindness organizations in 
> Canada, and Joy has given you information. We've suggested that to you here 
> before, and you always have some excuse or other. As long as you make 
> excuses, you won't get anywhere. 
>
> You must take it to the Lord in prayer and ask Him to help you be more 
> confident in yourself and in the gifts He's given you. If you don't know 
> what those gifts are, then take an online test to find that out. 
>
> Meet with the church leadership for the purpose of informing them about your 
> skills and your desire to minister to others, whether that be in the actual 
> church service or somewhere else in the church's ministry. 
>
> Maybe you just need to move to a town or city where transportation is 
> available and where there are other blind people. 
>
> You come across here as a very needy individual, and your disabilities make 
> that seem worse. Therefore, people do not know how to help you, and maybe 
> they don't have a lot of time to devote to someone as needy as you. When 
> they are too helpful, just nicely explain what you need or don't need. As 
> blind people, we are always educating by what we say and how we act around 
> others. If you can learn to be more articulate rather than saying "and stuff 
> like that", that will go a long way in your figuring out a plan. As I said, 
> pray and seek the Lord. Then set one small goal that is doable. That done, 
> set another. 
>
> I hope something we've said here will help; but nothing will if you don't 
> make some changes! 
>
> Blessings, 
>
> Linda 
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