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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hello April,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I was so excited to meet you at the open house and to learn about some of your goals and dreams. I regret so much that you are struggling and feeling such despair. I have been there too. The people on this list and in the Federation Family understands all that you are feeling and experiencing, because we have all been where you are. None of us do everything the same way or use the same techniques or tools to accomplish the tasks and things that we want to do. We are your support and we can answer many of your questions. You do not have to feel hopeless, helpless and isolated. I was determined a long time ago and remain determined that my blindness will not control who I am. I have my family, friends and a long list of interests that are greater than my blindness. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Be encouraged today and know that you can accomplish your goals and dreams. Call me if you like. My cell # is (859)948-3663 and I am glad to be your friend. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Warmest regards, Pamela<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Pamela Roark-Glisson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>1093 South Broadway, Suite 1218<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Lexington, Kentucky 40504<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Voice: (859) 266-2807<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>FAX: (859) 335-0627<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:#1F497D'>The information contained in this E-mail may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. if you are not the identified recipient any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. if you think that you have received this email message in error, please inform the sender, and delete this message permanently from your computer files.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas;color:#1F497D'>"What is true happiness? It's not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." -Helen Keller <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>April Brown<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 07, 2013 8:37 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbktad@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbktad] Goodbye to the group<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>I am saying my goodbyes to the group.<br><br>I've never belonged anywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Can't make it in the business setting because I can't join in gluten food swaps.<br><br>Can't hold a job because I can't drive 25+ mile each way.<br><br>Can't hold a job because I can't physically function more than a few hours each day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>Even writer don't want me because I can't visually recognize the difference in a comma and period.<br><br>One I dreamed people cared, and wanted to help others succeed regardless of difference. <br><br>Instead, I have continuously found, when I reach out, that I am just a piece of garbage to kicked on down the street, because I cannot do or be exactly what another expects.<br><br>I understand it's important that everyone is able to do things exactly the same way. Since I cannot physically do so, I will no longer join in conversations, make comments into my journey into the darkness, and I will delete my subscriptions to all NFB groups.<br><br>I am not welcome here, and that is clear.<br><br>Have a good day,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'>April Brown<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial Rounded MT Bold","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><hr size=1 width="99%" noshade style='color:#909090' align=center></span></div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 11.25pt 0in 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><a href="http://www.avast.com/"><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:~WRD000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender."></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#3D4D5A'>This email is free from viruses and malware because <a href="http://www.avast.com/">avast! 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