[Nfb-krafters-korner] a thought...

[nancy yeager]

Dear Jill,

I have been blind since birth with only the ability to see light and
shadows.  When my little girl was born (she's now 21) I noticed that her
pinky fingers were curved - just like mine and my mother's.  I said to my
Mom "I know she's mine - she has my fingers.  I felt like I suspect parents
feel when they see that their child has their nose, eyes or hair color.
After that, I noticed other things about my baby - for example, her ears
stuck out in the same way as her fathers.  These observations were all
marvels to me.  I thought, before she was born that, because I was blind, I
would not have the opportunity to observe those personal characteristics of
my baby that my sighted friends observed with their newborns.  As blind
moms, we may notice different things about our children than do our sighted
friends.  However, our observations are just as special.  You said your
child was 2.  Observe carefully the next time you wash Olivia's face.  I bet
you will find something special and worth remembering.  

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of jill
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 4:51 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] a thought...

Joyce,
Thank you for sharing that.  I still have a little light perception and
shadows, but seem to get discouraged not being able to see features of my
baby girl's face.  I have 3 children John 15, Lucas 7, and Olivia 2.  I was
able to make some facial features on the boys, but not so with Olivia.  I
have to remind myself tobe thankful for the moments which I have with them
all and  not so much on what I am missing.  I appreciate your courage and
sentiment towards life!  P.s. I will call you soon regarding my learning to
sew.  I have to sort of work in between mommying!  
Jill

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Blindhands at aol.com
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 2:27 PM
To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] a thought...

Yesterday was a 15 year mark on my life.  15 years ago yesterday I had  my
openheart coronary bypass surgery.  I saw the doctor greet me just prior  to

going into the surgery and spoke with him.  When I woke up 2 days later  or
they brought me out enough to be aware I could not see anything.  I  could
not tell anyone as I was still on the respirator.  I went in and out  until
that evening when my dear husband came to visit me.  I got him to get  me a
paper and pen and I wrote one word at a time on 4 sheets of paper,"I can not
see".
 
Well it was definitely a nightmare and a struggle to climb up that mountain 
 that was placed in front of me.    I will tell you it was a  challenge and 
it was not easy.  
 
I did pick up my knitting needles about 8 months after I went blind as I had
all the time in the world and was still recovering  from the surgery and
infection in my leg where they harvested the veinds for the bypass surgery.
I was learning day bby day how to put one foot in front of the other and
move beyond where I was.
 
I have come a long way since then.  I do reflect back around this time  of
the year, but yesterday I spent the afternoon with my husband, two sons and

daughter and their significant  others.  Most importantly I spent time with
the 3 Princesses and little Prince.  I never gave it a thought yesterday
what I am missing, I lived the day joyfully with what I have!
 
Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) Blindhands at AOL.com
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