[Ohio-talk] My Little Gift!

[Suzanne Turner]

Everyone,

 

Today I learned that Medical Mutual partners with Children and Family
Services by an email that I received in my inbox this morning.  The request
was to consider adopting a child for the holidays.  So, I responded and just
a few minutes later, I got a reply.  I lost my breath for a moment, and then
my heart melted.   I was reminded that someone needed me after reading that
reflective email. .  

 

My angel was delivered with a powerful message.  Her name is Tanisha and she
is one years old.  She doesn't care that I am blind or where I live.  She
won't judge me or think that I am flawed in any way.  She just wants to be
happy, safe and  loved.  Tanisha at the age of 1 years old, probably sees
the world as it is.  Whomever gives her  adornment and time, is the
highlight of her day.  She is not requesting riches or gold.  If she is
anything like my 3 year old Jordyn, an empty cardboard box will do. , 

 

It doesn't matter what we felt or how we left on Sunday, someone needs you.
It could be the person across the street, or maybe that person in the
nursing home.  It might even be a co-worker, mail man or a NFB member who
sat beside you on the way home.  Someone needs you and me ; for whatever
reason it may be!  Take time to adopt a senior or child who is blind.  Or,
anyone who may not have a friend, perhaps lost a loved one  earlier this
year, or has lost their way.  We are the National Federation of the Blind of
Ohio and we care, uplift people and stand as a collective front.  Our
purpose and vision will not be shakened!  We are family!  

 

I am living the life I want.  However, there are some who need to understand
this way of life.  Who better to provide this insight than you.  The
challenge to all Chapters is to adopt a child, senior or individual who is
blind to give them a little of what the NFB has given to you!  Even if you
do not celebrate this season, then just provide a little kindness!  I know
we all assist when we can.  But, there is someone somewhere who need
somebody a little more during this time of year!  I too will propose this
endeavor to my Chapter on Friday with the hope we will consider adopting for
the holidays.  Call your local Family Services, Adopted Agencies, Hospitals
to inquire how you can give back!     

 

Thank you Tanisha and Medical Mutual for an important reminder!

 

Suzanne

 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams.  You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.