[NFBOH-Cleveland] Thinking about just leaving NFB

Tue Mar 30 21:47:25 UTC 2021

William
Thanks! SorrY if I sound like I’m complaining and sounding like I have been let down by NFBO!! You guys have bern very supportive aboit my artwork! I know Richard had  Owebccre.suggested a virtual art exhibit with my artwork. Sounds like a great idea but I only have artwork in my apartment but we will see what we could do. i know with this pandemic it’s difficult for some people to go out too. I visited a friend who has CP and breathing issues and barely grts out his apartment himself. So I do apologize for causing any issues on the list too. Take care. 
Owen

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On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 5:40 PM, William Turner <turnerw794 at gmail.com> wrote:

Good afternoon Owen. First I would like to say that I agree with Ali. You should probably just relax and take it easy. I realized that that can be sometimes difficult.
Secondly I would like to say that this pandemic has taken a toll all of us especially those of us who are blind. This past year has been especially challenging for many of us in terms of obtaining Medical Care and other daily Necessities which we need. I also hate wearing masks. That is why I rarely go outside.
Lastly the most important thing I want to say is that you are a very valuable part have the Ohio still yet as well as our Cleveland chapter. As our President Richard Payne always State's everyone is important it doesn't matter if they have been a member for 30 days or 30 years. You can feel free to reach out to myself or any one of us. We are always available to chat and encourage each other.
I can't wait until we are able to have face-to-face meetings and of course food.
Take care Owe 
William

On Tue, Mar 30, 2021, 12:05 PM Owen McCafferty <ojmccaf1963 at yahoo.com> wrote:

Ali 
Thanks for replying and you’re right I need to take it easy and be more proactive! Maybe its because of my anxiety disorder I find it hard to focus or comcentrate. My artwork had been my art therapy! I have no bad ill for NFBO I just need to feel I still belong somehow. 
I can only do zoom meetings so much and I just need to get out. I even miss volunteering at the hospital and because of this Covid19 crap they are not allowing volunteers to come in. 

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On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 11:59 AM, ali benmerzouga <ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi Owen,

Congratulations for receiving your vaccination!

Regarding your complain, here is my 2 cents:

Just take it easy. Most of your friends are really busy with lots of stuff. We should be very thankful for having all those zoom meetings that are available through the chapter or the affiliate through which we are talking to each other and exchanging information.

I have been in three zoom meetings lately and I did not hear/see you there and you are not the only one. Honestly, I was thinking about you and other friends absence.

This pandemic drove us crazy and our leaders are doing their best to help us with the variety of programs to keep us informed and above the water. I am so grateful to all of them and what they are doing!

My advice to you is to be proactive and connect with NFB chapter/affiliate zoom meetings as much as you can and talk to your friends. As a matter of fact, you will have a chance to talk to many of them at the same time and not only one when using the phone.

Hope your Art work is progressing pretty well!

Talk soon …

HTH

Have a great day.

Ali

Live the life you want … 

From: NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Owen McCafferty via NFBOH-Cleveland
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Suzanne Turner via NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org>; Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>; Suzanne Turner <smturner.234 at gmail.com>; Richard Payne <rchpay7 at gmail.com>; Will Turner <turnerw794 at gmail.com>
Cc: Owen McCafferty <ojmccaf1963 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [NFBOH-Cleveland] Thinking about just leaving NFB

I know this past year has been a very difficult year for NFB dealing with this Pendemic, having to adjust everything being virtual or on Zoom but what I’m misding is that sense of community and fellowship and sad to say I’m not getting it here! Yes, we do have social media like Facebook, Twitter and even tiktik but it would be nice to get a one on one check up call or txt just to see how we have been dealing with this Pendemic!! 

For me, I’m still working on my artwork, it’s been my therapy on dealing with my anxieties. I’ve been trying to get out and get active but its hard when you still have to wear a mask! I allready gotten my vaccinations. Trying to to use RTA more but NOW I heard RTA is planning on doing some cuts with routes thatmay effect me and trying to get information ob it. 

Sorry if this post sounds like I’m complaining and I’ll probably get in trouble but it’s like i’m lost in the woods with you all! I was supposed to help Jim Wiess with the Cuyahoga Chapter website but I was told he resigned!! Whatever, I’m just very dissatisfied with the NFBO chapter of not checking on their members! 

Thanks for everything 

Owen 

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