[Nfbf-l] [SPAM]Re: {Disarmed} Re: [NFBF-Leaders]missing things

[Darlene Laibl-Crowe]

Hello, Sherri!

I was at the Lighhouse last weekend.  I coordinated an event for a workshop
for the Florida Deaf Blind Association and the lighthouse was very
supportive and allowed us to have our workshop there that Saturday.  It was
an all day event.  

I live in Palatka (Putnam County)  between St Augustine and Gainesville. 

Thank you so much for your praise!!
(smile)
Darlene

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2014 3:31 PM
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Subject: [SPAM]Re: [Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Re: [NFBF-Leaders]missing things

I changed the subject to reflect the tone of this message.

wow, I missed David's comments. Would like to see them.

Sometimes, believe it or not, I find it a pain to be blind as well. It
happens lots when I'm looking for something that a sighted member of my
family has moved and of course, it's in plain sight for them, but nowhere to
be found for me. I think if you have constant access to a car and a willing
driver, you don't miss much, but if you have to really work at getting from
point A to point B, it can be a challenge being blind. Just my 2 cents
worth.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Toni King" <tkk at samobile.net>
To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2014 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Re: [NFBF-Leaders] picking and choosing NFB
policies and constitutional requirements


Hi,
Okay I am just catching this thread so only responding to Mr. Evans
comments.
I am assuming  it was said we should not say " I miss driving"
I am a skilled well adjusted visually impaired person.  I do any thing I
want to do and tell everyone there is nothing you can not do without sight.
That being said there are still times I miss driving mostly when I am some
where and want to leave like NOW!

I miss seeing my grandson's faces.  Now these moments are fewer  and only
pop up now and then, but they do cross my mind from time to time.
This does not mean I am not accepting my loss of sight, nor does it mean I
am still trying to live in the sighted world.

Do you not miss a love one or friend who has passed on?  If you answered yes
then why would it be so strange to state you miss something you could do
when you had sight?
We have lost a part of us so missing it from time to time is a normal and
natural feeling.

I have heard people say those who were born without sight can not miss what
they never had.  I am not sure I agree with that statement.  I know they can
grieve over not being able to drive, get their license when their friends
did. Many times their not allowed to do what their friends or siblings are
able to do.
so instead of missing  doing something they experience a longing.

The goal is to be well adjusted and to except  where we are and to learn how
to do anything we want sight or not.

I am very pleased with my life and I have a full and active one.  My moments
of missing sight happen very very rarely now but to say this never happens
or to not allow yourself  those brief moments is in my opinion not healthy.

Just my two cents worth.
Toni

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