<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">The Twelve Days Of Christmas</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">This is a reminder the theme for this years 12 days, Welcoming
Sweetie and remembering tasha as well as remembering those before us in our NFBNH Affiliate.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">One the first day
of Christmas of what they gave me to me....</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">A bundle of love
with a wet black nose kiss. (Sweetie)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On the second day
of Christmas of what they gave to me. Two pokes and being the fatherly one
(Tony NFB). In addition</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">He was an
incredible force in our organization.That will forever be remembered.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On the third day of
Christmas of what they gave to me...</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">Three cat toy balls
that ding that seems to be a huge hit with others. You used to love to play
with. (Tasha)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">Even if at times we
didn't play with her enough, which i'm trying to do a little bit more with this
bundle of joy, she would get our attention with those balls kind of like lets
play. We miss you tasha girl</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On the fourth day
of Christmas they gave to me. Four lengthy stories.Sometimes you have to pull
aside two hours to listen to.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">( Honoring Tony\u2019s
sidekick today Irene. Loved her many stories she would share on the phone and
there are times I felt bad that I had the letter go because I couldn't be stay
on for length of time. But hope she knew that I loved her just the same. She as
well as Tony will be missed, especially if the two of them such a power couple.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On the fifth day of
christmas, what they gave to me. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">Five history
lessons, with some slippers.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">Remembering Ed
Meskis and not only his knowledge of history, his</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">Special slippers he
has worn numerous times at general sessions and we'd find him sleeping in the
chair.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On the 6th day of
Christmas what they gave to me.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">6 distinctive meows
and rubs on the legs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">Sweetie has a thing
now when you don't see her as she\u2019s near she lets out a meow and then you know
when she\u2019s near when she rubs your legs under the table.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On the 7th day of
Christmas they gave to me. Seven organized lists with a smile because of how
much she had valued her role.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">Remembering our
parents division coordinator from National Federation Of The Blind Penny Duffy.
She was amazing and had an amazing personality. She is missed so much by many</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(226,229,233);background:lime">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(226,229,233);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On the eighth day
of Christmas what they gave to me.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">8 meetings to prep
for meeting with congress at Washington Seminar my first year being involved
with NFB.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">Remembering Marie
Johnson in her presidential duty when I first joined NFB and was at my first
NFB Event, We didn't have that many meetings and I understood where people were
busy with the seminar stuff we had to have the meeting at the end of the night and
go for hours to make sure we had the stuff down LOL but personally I would have
liked earlier when the brain was still working but had to be flexible.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106)"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On
the 9th day of Christmas what they gave to me.... Adding on to remembering ed
remembering his seeing eye dog Gyro because of how loyal and hard working the
dog was to help ed navigate in the world.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On the tenth day of
Christmas, what they gave to me. In light of my post recently 10 onesie outfits
for avoiding licking wounds. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">As I noted before,
she was a trooper tasha, with that, because we tried the cone on the head
trick. My parents friends always remembers this, but sadly, because of medical
stuff, not sure if it will come up in conversation again, think mom was still
in work.I had been in work, dad picked her up from vet she had that thing she
hated it so much she tore through the house like the zoomie action.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On the 11th day of
Christmas what they gave to me.......On the eleventh day of Christmas what they
gave to me\u2026..Her kind demeaner and enjoyment to dance as I shown in my
photography during meetings and convention adventures she will be remembered
for this.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">Linda Vailincourt
on our executive board we will always remember her presence.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background:rgb(37,39,40);font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106);background:lime">On The 12<sup>th</sup>
Day of Christmas what they gave to me\u2026..
A lot of memories, laughs, love, and support to help us get through this
thing called life. To help us focus on
whats in front of us in our lives and not behind that will hold us back. This concludes this years 12 day Merry
Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(68,84,106)"></span></p>
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