[Massachusetts-NFB] asking for thoughts and prayers for Basil and Carol Maurice

[sharawinton at gmail.com]

Hello Federation Family,

I am writing with both sadness and concern in my heart for our dear friends,
Basil and Carol Maurice of the Greater Springfield Chapter.

Many of you know how deeply involved they are in our affiliate. They
faithfully attend both the Washington Seminar and our National Convention,
and they are always at the center of whatever we are doing-whether it's our
state convention, fundraisers, or other events.

You may recognize Carol as our dedicated door prize chair for the past
several years at state convention. She has also served as secretary of the
Greater Springfield Chapter for quite some time. Basil currently serves on
our affiliate board and is a past president of the Greater Springfield
chapter.

A few years ago, at Washington Seminar, we affectionately gave this
remarkable couple the nickname "Carasil," (pronounced Carazzle )- combining
their names, a reflection of how inseparable and inspiring they are. They
have been married for more than twenty years.

Recently, they have been facing some serious health challenges. At this past
February's Washington Seminar, Basil fell and broke bones in his hand. Then,
just last week during a work visit to the State House, he suffered another
fall and broke his humerus, a large bone near the shoulder. He is now out of
work for a period of time, in significant pain, and unable to use his arm.

As if that were not enough, Carol has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm.
Her doctors are continuing to monitor her closely, but she is experiencing
episodes of discomfort and debilitating dizziness.

If you are a praying person, please keep the Maurices in your prayers. If
prayer isn't your practice, we ask that you send positive thoughts and
healing energy their way.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for surrounding Basil and
Carol with your love and support during this difficult time.

Warmly,

 

 

Shara Winton

President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts

 <http://www.nfbma.org/> www.nfbma.org

 <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com> sharawinton at gmail.com

617-304-0347

 

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