[Home-on-the-range] From your monitor

maryse figueroa marysefigueroa at gmail.com
Wed Jul 14 02:01:37 UTC 2010


Bonsoir,
     I'm touched by your kind words and just glad to help whomever, at
conventions.
Thank you
Maryse

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Rob Tabor <rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>  Hi, Maryse and Homers On The Range
>
> I agree with Susan. The French words and phrases you sprinkle over our
> conversation threads add a new dimension of richness that makes ours a more
> culturally diverse list. As for me, my second language in junior high and
> later in college was Spanish, but French is an exquisite language pleasing
> to the ear.
>
> Now for more thoughts re. the 2010 national convention. In an earlier
> posting a word of appreciation was expressed to Floyd and Charlie, our
> drivers, both of whom lent a helping hand to just about all of us and went
> beyond the call of duty. As Susan said, you guys are awesome and you really
> rock!!! But I would be remiss if I fail to mention an unsung heroine to
> several members of the Kansas convention delegation. Let's all raise our
> imaginary champagne glasses, though I wish they were real, and drink a toast
> to Maryse, (AKA Lonesome Highway Nursing Service) <big smile> who showed
> selfless love and compassion by assisting two or three of our conventioners
> with daily health care routines so vital to their daily lives. Without her
> loving compassion and willingness to continue to extend the blessings of her
> knowledge of health care to us, some of our fellow Kansans might have had to
> sit this convention out. Merci beaucoup for all you do!!! You have
> definitely wrapped the Federation blanket tightly around us.
>
> Just one more thing. NEVER EVER leave Kansas. We're not letting you go!!!
> Anybody want to second that motion?
>
> Cheers and bon soir
> Rob Tabor & white cane Raúl
>
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Susan Tabor <souljourner at sbcglobal.net>
> *To:* 'NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List' <home-on-the-range at nfbnet.org>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:44 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor
>
>  Bonjour, Maryse!
>
>
>
> Tres bien! Thanks so much for the refresher and for being so patient with
> my bumbling French. I loved taking the language in high school and college
> and really miss the opportunity to speak the language. It is such a gorgeous
> language!
>
> Peace and Goodness,
>
> Susan
>
>
>
> *From:* home-on-the-range-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:
> home-on-the-range-bounces at nfbnet.org] *On Behalf Of *maryse figueroa
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:19 AM
>
> *To:* NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor
>
>
>
> Hi Susan
>
>    Since "monde" is a masculine word it is:"le monde"  Therefore you can
> say " Bonjour a tout le monde. If you want to be more precise you can say
>
> "Bonjour a vous tous"  In Dallas it translates to Hi ya'all.  Smile...
>
>    Bonsoir
>
> Maryse
>
> On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM, Susan Tabor <souljourner at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> Hi, Maryse:
>
>
>
> Thanks for your strengthening and affirming response! OK, I have a question
> and it's been bugging me all night long so I have to ask, as I think that my
> rusty French failed me!
>
>
>
> Is it Tout le Monde, or is it Toute La Monde? Merci, mon amie!
>
> Peace and Goodness,
>
> Susan
>
>
>
> *From:* home-on-the-range-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:
> home-on-the-range-bounces at nfbnet.org] *On Behalf Of *maryse figueroa
> *Sent:* Monday, July 12, 2010 9:59 PM
>
>
> *To:* NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing List
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor
>
>
>
> Susan,
>
>     Great response and this is exactly the directtion That I wish the list
> to take.  So, you get an A+.
>
> In response I say that when everybody has the same the same goal,the same
> energy,the same forward movement,the energy builds up to such a point that
> each and everyone of us gets filled with that positive energy and there is
> nowhere else to go but to the vision.  What an incredible space to live
> one's life in and it can be applied to our individual's lives.
>
> Thank you so much for your sharing.
>
> Bonsoir Susan
>
> Maryse Home-ON-The-Range monitos.
>
> On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Susan Tabor <souljourner at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> Bonjour, Maryse, et toute la monde!
>
>
>
> Thank you, Maryse, for your suggestions and for sharing your reactions with
> us. Here I go with mine, and if it's too long, please forgive me!
>
>
>
> I hadn't attended a convention since the late 1980's (or was it 1990?), and
> it felt soooooo good to be back! As our conventions always seem to do, it
> got me to thinking---about a lot of things.
>
>
>
> First, there are always options, even if one has to stretch the envelope!
> (Blessed is Saint Gumby, as s/he will not break!) Stretching myself to look
> outside convention (no pun intended) when looking at options, moves me into
> a creative zone where options appear that otherwise would not have. I'm
> going to be reminding myself to stretch and flex my imaginative muscles
> (physically and mentally, I might add!)
>
>
>
> As I heard Dr. Maurer talk at the banquet, I realized how much of a beating
> I had been giving myself emotionally for not being where I want to be in
> some areas of my life. It was a reminder to not push the river; it's not
> safe nor does it encourage the appreciation of scenic beauty to careen down
> life's highway at breakneck speeds! Also in speeding, I may miss something
> I'm supposed to notice that's important. So I will give myself permission to
> take time to process and to spend my time processing feelings and
> information, not beating myself up for processing!
>
>
>
> I also re-experienced in a grander way (as there were 2,441 other blind
> people around) the special bond that we as blind people share. It is always
> my goal to be compassionate and supportive in relationships rather than
> judgmental and critical, as it breathes life into relationships. I can still
> state a concern or a preference without being competitive or critical. So as
> I observed myself and others interact, this posture was validated for me;
> something that is a nice affirmation to receive now and then. I was
> especially inspired by Dr. Maurer, Barbara Pierce, Melissa Riccobono, James
> Gashel, Mike Hinkson, Donna Wood, Tom Page, Tonya (sorry Tonya; I don't know
> your last name), Randy Pfifer, Maryse Figueroa, Leonard amd Meg Silkey,
> Diane Hemphill, Andrew Chapman (who I keep wanting to call Patrick), Sharon
> Luka, Susie Stanzel,  Chikako Mochazuki, Emily (sorry, Emily; I can't
> remember your last name either!), Cheryl Miller and of course, Rob Tabor,
> the love of my life who lives with all of my good stuff and my imperfections
> each and every day!
>
>
>
> And on days when I or someone else feels tired or surly, which will
> inevitably happen, knowing that they'll still be there in spite of it all is
> very comforting. We are all on this journey together and we need each other
> for support and for nudges in the right direction now and then.
>
>
>
> This kind of affirmation helps remind me again that it's really OK to dig
> into my weak areas, because if I allow it, they will lead me back into my
> strengths with new knowledge and perspective.
>
>
>
> Lately I've been having to deal with some additional physical challenges,
> which I haven't liked doing; the journey has been very difficult and
> frightening. I discovered, though, that I should be applying more of my
> NFB-based blindness coping skills to this situation as well and no matter
> whatever happens I'll be OK (I'm working really hard to believe that!) I
> plan to have a better handle on it by Orlando's convention next year!
>
>
>
> And to Floyd and Charlie who were our drivers, I have one thing to say:
> You guys rock! What troopers! Thanks for coming along with us and for the
> good stuff you added to our experience!
>
>
>
> Thanks to all who attended; each of you played a role in making this a
> wonderful and insightful experience for me! And for those of you whom I
> didn't know well, I really appreciated the chance to know you better!
> Everyone adds richness to our Kansas NFB family! See all of you here in
> Lawrence for the state convention in November!
>
> Peace and Goodness,
>
> Susan
>
> *From:* home-on-the-range-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:
> home-on-the-range-bounces at nfbnet.org] *On Behalf Of *maryse figueroa
> *Sent:* Monday, July 12, 2010 3:13 PM
> *To:* home-on-the-range at nfbnet.org
> *Subject:* [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor
>
>
>
> Heello Federationists.
>
>     As the monitor of "Home-ON-The Range list", I would like to see this
> platform develop in an active exchange of thoughts, ideas, and discussions.
> The national convention is a great starting point.  For instance:
>
> 1- What did going to the convention mean to you
>
> 2-What did you learn?
>
> 3-Was it a life changing experieence?
>
> 4-what are you bringing back to apply to your life and to help change
> another's.
>
> DID  DEEP.
>
>      Thus, I sart with me.  Going to Dallas to attend my first NFB
> convention was a life changing experience at many levels.Let me explain.  I
> am legally blind and fall in the category described, at the banquet ,by Dr.
> Maurer as a middle-of-the-road blind. I then realized  I never really deep
> down accepted this new challenge of 6 yrs. ago. Therefore I desperately
> tried to function as a sighted person,only to experience but mediocre
> results,impatience and frustration.
>
>
>
>    The convention taught me that I can function as a bi-visual person.(no
> other connotation meant!)  Yes, I am a bi-vsual person.  In other words,when
> I need some sight it is there and when I need blindness skills,they are
> there.  This in essence makes me a confident and competent individual better
> able to serve my NFB family and enter a new career with knowledge and poise.
>
> Thank you Kansas Federationists for having adopted this new American
> citizen
>
> Sincerely
>
> Maryse
>
>
>
>
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