[Ohio-Talk] My Thoughts

Fri Oct 30 14:23:13 UTC 2020

This is a great idea, reading over the phone. People could practice their reading braille skills that way and wouldn't have to be of a child's age or decked out with fancy equipment to do so.

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> On Oct 30, 2020, at 09:53, Deborah Kendrick via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Suzanne, 
> What a sweet message. I only catch up on NFB Ohio messages once a week or so
> because they are going to my Earthlink account, but this one is so special. 
> Four of my grandchildren are in Florida -- and I'm now back in Cincinnati --
> so I haven't seen them since July. My only granddaughter, evelyn age 7, and
> I started reading together on the phone about a week and a half ago. So far,
> she calls me every day, shuts herself in her room with her mommy's phone and
> we pick out a book or two or three. Mostly, she reads to me, but sometimes,
> I read to her, too.  
> The best part is that her mother tells me that Evelyn can't wait to call me
> each day, that she is loving it!
> Not as good as having her for a sleepover like when I'm close by and there's
> no pandemic, but I'm reveling in these small joys!
> Be well!
> Deborah
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Smith, JW via
> Ohio-Talk
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> Cc: Smith, JW <smithj at ohio.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] My Thoughts
> 
> 
> Thank you for sharing this wonderful and heart warming message with us,
> Suzanne.
> 
> I LOVE IT!
> 
> jw
> 
> Dr. jw Smith
> School of Communication Studies
> Scripps College of Communication
> Ohio University
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> T: 740-593-4838
> 
> Every shut eye ain't sleep.
> 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Suzanne Turner
> via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 1:38 PM
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> Cc: Suzanne Turner <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Ohio-Talk] My Thoughts
> 
> Ohio,
> 
> 
> 
> As I am watching the news, I am reminded how much I miss my granddaughter,
> Jordyn. I have not seen her in around four months now. Her birthday was in
> June and no hug and kisses to celebrate her 7th year anniversary from
> grandma.
> 
> 
> 
> We, who are grandparents hold a special place in our hearts for those who
> resemble our children. However, now we are able to tolerate more; feet on
> the couch, leaving clothing on the floor and even eating candy before bed. I
> would have never let my girls do this. And, my adult children remind me
> often that I am relaxed, unfair and not right.
> 
> 
> 
> During this pandemic and now that the levels have doubled, today is not a
> good day for me. I want to see my little one. Just to have her whisper at
> bed time good night is haunting me. Not only that, she goes to school
> everyday and I am terrified.
> 
> 
> 
> Nevertheless, What gives me comfort is my Ohio Federation family. This past
> Sunday was Sharing Solutions for Vision Loss Teleconference Call and there
> is always those who give me hope and inspiration.  On this call was a new
> member who is struggling with her blindness. However, everyone on the call
> were so humble, patient and caring toward her. They answered her questions
> on blindness, provided community resources and showed empathy. Certainly
> one-on-one interaction is great, but having conference calls like this and
> the Check-In Call has mint more than you know to those who live alone and
> afraid of contracting the virus.
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you Ohio for all that you do for me and others. Thank you for
> continuing to care and uphold the mission of the organization by bringing
> people into a network of thousands of blind people. And, thank you for your
> unwavering service to your fellow man.
> 
> 
> 
> If you are reading this, I feel so much better because you are out there.
> Even though, I want to see my grandchildren, I know that you understand what
> I am going through; and I know that if I need you, you are there!
> 
> 
> 
> When this is all over, I am going to plan the biggest Grandparent Day event
> for the NFB of Ohio!
> 
> 
> 
> Suzanne
> 
> 
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)
> 
> Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President
> 
> Cleveland Chapter, President
> 
> (216) 990-6199
> 
> 
> 
> Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization
> 
> 
> 
> The Ohio Affiliate
> 
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8
> 
> 
> 
> "Live the life you want" featuring, National President, Mark Riccobono
> 
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share>
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> 
> 
> 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;
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