[Ohio-talk] who inspired you?

[Smith, JW]

I like the question and my response is my grandparents that raised me and although they were not official members of the Federation they embodied our philosophy and spirit and imparted that to me with love and genuine concern wich I wish that more Federationists would do!

Also, it was Dr. Jernigan and although I did not know him for a longtime, sitting in a room with him during the Labor Day weekend of 1993, changed my life for the better.

Thank you for asking!

Jw

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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aleeha Dudley via Ohio-talk
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 4:29 PM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
Subject: [Ohio-talk] who inspired you?

Hello All,
     I am feeling a bit thoughtful today. It's been a year since my grandma passed away and I have thought since then about where I would be if it weren't for her stubbornness and strength. It probably wouldn't be in the Federation, that's for sure. So, and Mr. President, I apologize if I am off topic here, but I'd encourage others to reflect on the people who made you who you are. Who inspired you? Who lit the fire within you, inspired you to accomplish your dreams, stood behind you, and pushed you beyond what you thought you could ever do?
We tell stories all the time about the Federationists who brought us here, took us under their wings, and in general tought us the Federation way. But what about those who are not Federationists?
Thoughtfully,
Aleeha

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