[blindkid] Holiday message: Reaching out to blindkid listeners

[Carol Castellano]

Hi Eric,

Relaxing and not letting our emotions get to us is a good 
thing!  This list shouldn't get personal.  It should be welcoming, 
friendly, and encouraging, even when we need to express a differing 
opinion.  You are right--when we disagree we should all do so agreeably!

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays to you and to all our 
list friends!

Warm wishes,
Carol

Carol Castellano
Parents of Blind Children-NJ
Director of Programs
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.blindchildren.org
www.nfb.org/parents-and-teachers

At 02:33 PM 12/15/2013, you wrote:
>Dear listers:
>
>It irritates me to say this, but I do not want to say it: I have helped
>quite a few people out here.   But, every once in a while, when I reach
>out, a few reject me, like Meredith Wilson.   This is not my intention
>folks!  S per the purpose of this list, I reach out when many of you
>parents have problems with your children, or if you have a
>blindness-related question.  I thank the many of you that have helped me
>out, but I have also learned a painful lesson in email etiquette: letting
>go.  For the most part, I've seen some civil, lively debates.  Or
>questions.  But I've learned to relax and not let my emotions get to me.
>It's my hope that all of you feel good for the Holidays and New Year.  But
>let's try to be good to each other in doing so.  All of you have encouraged
>someone else on this list.  To give you a brief example, when Cynthia
>Davis, (hey, Cynthia?), talked about her son Jack and the pills, I told her
>to be strong and encouraged.  She thanked me.
>
>If I don't respond on list, I'll respond on Facebook.  So you may add me:
>eric at pmpmail.com.
>
>Thank you for opening up.  Not everyone will enjoy blindkid!  But to
>those who do, don't be afraid to make a friend!  Merry Christmas and Happy
>New Year!
>
>Eric
>..
>
>..
>
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