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<p class="MsoNormal">Marion:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Loved this story. So common for us which can be both frustrating as well as funny at times. Thank God the guide dog saved the woman from traffic.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Louise<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal"><b>From:</b> NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Marion Gwizdala via NFBF-Tampa<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 06, 2023 10:01 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org>; 'NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List' <nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> marion.gwizdala@verizon.net<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-Tampa] over there<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> I received this from another blindness list and thought it was worthwhile sharing! I hope you enjoy the read!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Fraternally yours,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Marion Gwizdala<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Over There.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">>As my guide dog and I stood in line at the checkout of the River City Market at CSUS, I asked the cashier what I considered a simple question.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"Where are the napkins please?"<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Her response was hurried, but sincere, "over there."<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Emerging from the light rail for the first time, I managed to catch the attention of a passer-by. "Please sir, can you tell me where I might catch bus<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">63?"<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A kind voice offered a pleasant response before disappearing into the cacophony of the early afternoon, 'You can catch it, 'Over there.'"<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So many things reside over there -- napkins, bus stops, pencils, pens, clothing racks, department stores and even my shoes! A never ending supply of important<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">and indispensable items and locales all reside in this place which is shrouded in mystery and intrigue.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I stand in perplexed silence after learning that something is over there. It is a place I have never been and have no hope of finding on my own.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My guide dog is quite skilled in finding chairs, stairs, elevators, escalators, helping me cross streets, and can even find me the Diet Pepsi display at<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Food Town; however, when I tell her to find "over there", her little bottom hits the floor and a small whimper tells me that she is as confused as I.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will not be going "over there" today. Over there has caused me abit of vexation, a lot of confusion and, on occasion, made my heart race.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have discovered that "over there" can be a dangerous place. One day, while crossing a street, I heard a driver's irritated voice shout out a warning<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">of<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">a truck bearing down on me from over there. Shadow artfully dodged the oncoming vehicle and pulled me to the safety of the curb.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our hearts were both racing as we took a few moments to compose > ourselves.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Close encounters with over there can be frightening experiences. Although many blind people have wondered as to the exact location of, "over there,", few<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">have dared to venture forth in an actual exploration of the mysterious place.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">One day, while standing in line at the supermarket, I asked the clerk where I might find the aspirin. With a cheery smile in her voice, she informed me<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">that the aspirin was located, "over there." <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With a weary sigh, I decided that I would take the extra step that would unravel the mystery, which had vexed my compatriots since the beginning of time.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Taking a deep breath, and attempting to look nonchalant, I smiled at the clerk, "Where," I asked, "is over there?"<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I imagined the girl's shocked expression. I felt her sharing condescending and concerned looks with her fellows in the store. The silence grew palpable<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">as they mulled the possibility of allowing a blind person access to the forbidden land. She had no choice; she would have to tell me how to find "over<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">there!"<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I had won! Exhilaration swept through me as I waited in breathless anticipation. A victorious smile crept to my lips, my hand tightened on the handle of<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Shadow's harness, we would soon be going over there!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The clerk's voice reeked with resignation as the decision was made. "That way," she said.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">******.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Everyone understands that, right? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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