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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>I second and third and fourth it and how many other more
I have to make she can't leave.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Meg</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #f5f5f5">
<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=rob.tabor@sbcglobal.net
href="mailto:rob.tabor@sbcglobal.net">Rob Tabor</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 8:45 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org">NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing
List</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi, Maryse and Homers On The Range</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Just one more thing. NEVER EVER leave Kansas. We're
not letting you go!!! Anybody want to second that motion?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Cheers and bon soir</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Rob Tabor & white cane Raśl</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=souljourner@sbcglobal.net
href="mailto:souljourner@sbcglobal.net">Susan Tabor</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org">'NFB of Kansas Internet Mailing
List'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:44
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Home-on-the-range] From
your monitor</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Bonjour,
Maryse!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Peace
and Goodness,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A
href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org">home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>
[mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>maryse
figueroa<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:19 AM<BR><B>To:</B> NFB of
Kansas Internet Mailing List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Home-on-the-range] From
your monitor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>Hi Susan<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal> 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<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>"Bonjour a vous tous" In Dallas it translates to Hi
ya'all. Smile...<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal> Bonsoir<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class=MsoNormal>Maryse<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM, Susan Tabor <<A
href="mailto:souljourner@sbcglobal.net">souljourner@sbcglobal.net</A>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></P>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Hi,
Maryse:</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Is it Tout le
Monde, or is it Toute La Monde? Merci, mon amie!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Peace and
Goodness,</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A> [mailto:<A
href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>maryse figueroa<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 12, 2010 9:59 PM
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR><B>To:</B> NFB of Kansas
Internet Mailing List<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Subject:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</SPAN>
<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Susan,<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> Great response and this is exactly the
directtion That I wish the list to take. So, you get an
A+.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Thank you so much for your sharing.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Bonsoir Susan<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Maryse Home-ON-The-Range monitos.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Susan Tabor <<A
href="mailto:souljourner@sbcglobal.net"
target=_blank>souljourner@sbcglobal.net</A>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></P>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Bonjour, Maryse,
et toute la monde!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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!)</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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!</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Peace and
Goodness,</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A> [mailto:<A
href="mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>maryse figueroa<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 12, 2010 3:13
PM<BR><B>To:</B> <A href="mailto:home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org"
target=_blank>home-on-the-range@nfbnet.org</A><BR><B>Subject:</B>
[Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Heello Federationists.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> 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:<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>1- What did going to the convention mean to
you<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>2-What did you learn?<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>3-Was it a life changing experieence?<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>4-what are you bringing back to apply to your life and to help
change another's.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>DID DEEP.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> 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.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal> 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.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Thank you Kansas Federationists for having adopted this new
American citizen<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Sincerely<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"
class=MsoNormal>Maryse<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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