[Nfb-krafters-korner] life changes

Fri Feb 3 21:12:20 UTC 2012

I very seldom even think of the losses. It is rare that I do. and, really I 
am so glad to be not in the academic grind any longer. I feel free and so 
thankful that I can work in my studio every day and do creative things any 
time I want to - which is all the time.

I am so glad that when my colleagues are slaving over the final grades every 
semester, I am free of that.  We get together and laugh over it. My former 
colleagues at the college have kept in very good touch with me and we go out 
to lunch together and have fun as always. there really isn't anything that I 
miss doing. I am still an academic and sight has nothing to do with that. I 
still have the same passions for the arts and literature as I have always 
had, and I still find great joy in research, travel,  and great 
conversations.  Lynda
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From: "artist" <imanartist at earthlink.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 7:15 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] life changes

> Instead of reminding yourself of what you have lost, why not let that go 
> and focus on the gifts you possess now.You are a talented gifted person 
> with beauty from within.    All precious gifts  to be treasured. .  Your 
> art work, your spoken and written words  are reflections of that beauty 
> and a testimony to who you are today.    What you lost, your professorship 
> is not applicable now, it is gone.  What is important is that it has given 
> you the foundation and tools to go  forward and help others.    You are 
> still a teacher , just teaching in a different way.  You have the power to 
> inspire and lead others forward to a higher level of achievement and 
> accomplishment that enriches their lives and fortifies their 
> self-confidence.  What a true gift  that is! What you lost takes you from 
> that.      I say this in love, JoAn   Original Message ----- 
> From: "River Woman" <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 6:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing Class
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>> Great advice Henrietta. Thank yo for the reminder that we have changed, 
>> but that it is GOOD, too. I am certainly not the person I was four years 
>> ago before my sight loss in many ways. There are things that were taken 
>> away from me, and not by my choice - my professional  job that I had gone 
>> to universities for 9 years, full time, to earn three degrees. It was 
>> gone in a moment. For those of us who have lost eyesight in the middle of 
>> our careers, we lose everything we have spent our life working for -  and 
>> yes, we have times when we are angry about it. I should say, damn mad, 
>> about it.
>>
>> And, then, I know in my inner being that nothing happens to me by chance. 
>> Nothing in my life is random. It is all a part of who I am. I have 
>> changed. My life has changed. And, it was up to me to make the change 
>> into something that is GOOD. We all decide at some point to lay down the 
>> anger, lay down the pity for ourself, and to move forward into the 
>> changed life and make it a very good life.
>>
>> You are doing that Jewell! We all do that. I have been on this list for 
>> nearly 2 years, I think. Here, I found others like me who have embraced 
>> the changes we have faced, and we have overcome our fears, anger, and 
>> continued on to build our lives anew.
>>
>> I now can say that all change is good change. There is not any change 
>> that happens in my life that is not good, in the end. All of it. Life is 
>> about constant change, it is our nature to change, and it is our NORMAL.
>>
>> Lynda River Woman
>>
>>
>> ---- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Henrietta Brewer" <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 8:31 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing Class
>>
>>
>>> Wow, Jewel,
>>> Look how far you have come. Angry because you thought you were washed up 
>>> and now excited about sewing again. Soon you will be the seamstress you 
>>> want to be. Maybe not the seamstress you were but the one that is 
>>> perfect for this time in your life.
>>>
>>> Now, I was searching for a featherlight when i was looking for my 
>>> machine. I am sure they are good but you might be sorry if you get such 
>>> a simple machine. I am glad to have my zigzag and lots of choices of 
>>> stitches I didn't think I could use them but I can. I just recorded my 
>>> friends discriptions when she was teaching me and then wrote out cards 
>>> with instructions that i can use.
>>>
>>> But forget your angry days or at least put them in perspective. Move on 
>>> as you have with so many things already and have fun.
>>>
>>> Yes, blinded for life or newly blinded we all sure got a lot from this 
>>> group.
>>> Henrietta
>>> On Oct 24, 2011, at 10:18 AM, Zimmer, Cindy wrote:
>>>
>>>> Jewell,
>>>> Do not be too hard on yourself.  I cannot tell you the number of 
>>>> clients I have heard this type of thing from.  (Giving away items in 
>>>> anger or frustration when you lose your sight.)  If it makes you feel 
>>>> any better, think of the individual who gave away all their power tools 
>>>> and tool boxes when they lost their sight.  Go find a used sewing 
>>>> machine and get to sewing girl!
>>>>
>>>> Smile,
>>>> Cindy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>>>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewell 
>>>> Boll
>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:41 AM
>>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing Class
>>>>
>>>>    Hi Ramona,
>>>>
>>>> I must apologize for my weird comment about "waddling through" when 
>>>> asked
>>>> why I didn't intercede. I did not think it proper to interfere with 
>>>> your
>>>> teaching ability.  You did a great job teaching the class as all the
>>>> students achieved their goal of attaching the pocket to he apron.  I 
>>>> must
>>>> also commend the students for their patience and perseverance.  As one
>>>> writer put it, we are all learning from each other and from our 
>>>> mistakes.
>>>> The concept of teaching sewing via phone is unique and challenging. 
>>>> You
>>>> have all showed me that sewing can be done without sight and I regret 
>>>> now
>>>> that I gave hundreds of dollars worth of sewing tools and equipment 
>>>> away to
>>>> a thrift store in anger because I could no longer continue my passion 
>>>> of
>>>> sewing.
>>>>
>>>> I have learned so much from this list and found out that I can do so 
>>>> much
>>>> even without sight.  I thank Joyce for her work in starting this list 
>>>> and
>>>> maintaining it.
>>>>
>>>> Now, since I am inspired, and I am looking for a machine, who makes the
>>>> Featherweight?
>>>>
>>>> Love all of you guys and keep up the good work.
>>>>
>>>> Jewell
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