[Nfb-krafters-korner] just a short note

[jill]

Becky,
I appreciate your attitude.  I have a friend who has numerous physical
problems as well as vision loss.  She is struggling I think a bit.  She was
at the function I went to yesterday.  Each year I am asked to teach a craft
that all can do even with vision, hearing and physical limitations.  It can
be a struggle to find something simple enough and yet still worthy enough
for adults.  I absolutely loved theresa's candy wreath and thought eureka! A
craft for all.  I taught it yesterday, but my friend did not make it, but
had my son do it for her.  I was so disappointed in her.  I do feel for her
using a wheel chair, vision loss, illiostomy, and sarcoidosis are all very
difficult things on their own to cope withbut she has them all.  The one
area that she can do ok is using her hands... so tying candy on a ring
seemed simple enough.  If I had known that she was having my son make it, I
would have offered to do hand over hand practice with her.  Since we were in
a large group, I didn't know it until we came home.  I just wish that people
in general would try their very best, ask for help, and then if it doesn't
work, move on to the next mountain.  I really hope that if I were to develop
more problems as I grow older, I will keep the same outlook.  It saddens me
to think of giving up.  I am sorry for the rambling, but just wanted to
applaud you for your forging ahead!

Jill

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Becky Frankeberger
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1:42 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] just a short note

Oh Jill, I heartily agree.  I love the can do spirit of this group.  Losing
my sight and hearing nearly at the same time, plus orthapeadic dealings just
put my world upside down.  But hearing you all work hard at learning, gives
me the extra umpth to move forward with really living and embracing the
extra disabilities.

You all are phenomenal teachers each one of you.  

Warmest respectful hugs,

Becky and Jake  

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of jill
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:17 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] just a short note

Hi,

I just wanted to comment on the list as a whole.  I joined in August 2012
and I can honestly say, I have never heard the words" I Can't"!  It is
really rewarding to get up each day check my email, and see what the newest
and next challenge is for everyone.  I began losing my sight at 18, and am
now 42.  Aside for the first year or so, I have been determined to do all
that I want to do.  By that I am saying, embrace new challenges and not hide
from them.  I have a few close friends who are blind here in Alabama which
feel the same.  I have encountered so many people from college and then
through my careers in rehab and social security who have just given up on
trying.  This group lifts my spirit and provides me a place to meet others
who just want to get on with life and do something!  We all have moments of
sadness, loss, and grief. as a whole, you all are a blessing.  I appreciate
so much  the work and time that everyone puts into making this group such a
joy!!

 

Jill Rossiter

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