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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hi, Susie:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>When Diane McGeorge was up there doing her door prize thing as
nobody else can, I thought of you. I am grateful for all you have done for our
state and national organizations and for your local chapter; and Dean, too. I
know that you two sacrificed a lot for the Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Have a fantastic time on your cruises! How wonderful it sounds!
I too would like to see Venice, so take the woman to Venice! (Smile!) I hope
that all of you have a wonderful time together!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'> And thanks so much for sharing your thoughtful reflections with
us!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Love to all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Susan T.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org
[mailto:home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Stanzel,
Susan - Kansas City, MO<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 13, 2010 2:05 PM<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>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hi Fellow Federation Kansans,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Each year since my first convention in 1975 I always remember
the first federation cheer when the convention was brought to order. That cheer
fills me with the greatest feeling of being protected. It feels like being wrapped
in a Federation blanket, safe and secure. Of course our lives never go along
smoothly. My husband Dean was persecuted in the early 1980’s for his federation
involvement. You see, he worked the the United States Rehabilitation Services
Administration (RSA). Needless to say we have not always been real happy with
our federal officials. They tried to have him stripped of his grade and other
things besides. However our federation did prevail and he kept his grade and
federal job. Each year I am totally enthralled while hearing the Presidential
report. Even though the banquet is wonderful, I have to say that seeing us
helping blind people just reminds me of why we are organized and why I have
devoted this number of years to our movement. This is why after Dean’s memorial
service on Tuesday I left three days later to goto our 2007 convention. There
isn’t anywhere else I wanted to be than with my federation family. I thought of
this so often this past week as Diane McGeorge forfilled all her duties.
Her husband died on June 18 and Dean died on June 21<sup>st</sup>, so you can
see the time was quite similar in relation to the beginning of our great
convention. I fully expect to have at least the 55 years of attendance at
conventions as Dr. Caps from South Carolina. The only factor which would stand
in my way will be illness or death. I am doing everything I know to control the
first and I don’t have much to say about death. It will happen when it is
supposed to. Just so all of you know, my three daughters: Lori, Ginny, and
Crystal along with Dean’s Mother Virginia and of course myself will be out of
the country on two cruises going in and out of Barsalona. We will leave July 19<sup>th</sup>
and return August 15<sup>th</sup>. I hope to be able to drag myself to work on
the 16<sup>th</sup>. We will see lots of Itally. Virginia said she wanted to
see Venis. Many of you know she will be 97 on October 30<sup>th</sup>. If the
woman wants to see Vennis, I think we should go now, not nex year (grin). I
want to thank each and every one of you for helping to make the federation what
it is. Yes, the great things are in what our leaders do with our backing, but
the little kindnesses which keep people coming back is the love we show to one
another. As I watch the Jayhock chapter grow I hope Dean is seeing our child
grow in maturity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Love to each one of you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Susie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
home-on-the-range-bounces@nfbnet.org
[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>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Hi Susan<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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<p class=MsoNormal>"Bonjour a vous tous" In Dallas it
translates to Hi ya'all. Smile...<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal> Bonsoir<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Maryse<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Hi, Maryse:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Is it Tout le Monde, or is it Toute La
Monde? Merci, mon amie!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Peace and Goodness,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Susan</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <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>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><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:10.0pt'>Subject:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> Re: [Home-on-the-range] From your monitor</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Susan,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>
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>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank
you so much for your sharing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Bonsoir
Susan<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Maryse
Home-ON-The-Range monitos.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Bonjour, Maryse, et toute la monde!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Peace and Goodness,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Susan</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> <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>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Heello
Federationists.<o:p></o:p></p>
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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>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>1-
What did going to the convention mean to you<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>2-What
did you learn?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>3-Was
it a life changing experieence?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>4-what
are you bringing back to apply to your life and to help change another's.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>DID
DEEP.<o:p></o:p></p>
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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>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p>
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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>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank
you Kansas Federationists for having adopted this new American citizen<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Sincerely<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Maryse<o:p></o:p></p>
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