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Sep 27, 2008, 07:55 PM
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Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: Kentucky, USA
Posts: 25,094
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((((((((((((  Rayna )))))))))))))),
It is wonderful that you have the friend that you have...a true friend that will take care of the things you don't want to deal with alone. Sometimes that gently shove in the right direction is something we listen to. Those are the things we listen to more than someone trying to cram something down our throat & making us have to accept it. It does take time to accept huge things like the blindness you are dealing with. Many times we go into denial, telling ourselves, its temporary.....it will go away. This really isn't my life.....sometimes it's even like we are watching ourselves & not even the one living that life as we can't really believe it's real.
Your real strength is showing itself now....& the period of time you have been going through is a normal time of hurting the loss of your sight & the life style that you had. Your positive attitude that is now taking over is the person we all love, know & respect here.
I can only imagine what it is like for you as I remember the times I repelled into a deep cavern 500 ft deep & they shut off all the lighting....pure darkness.....can't even see the hand in front of your face. I also can understand as one of my older eskies is also dealing with blindness & has his path memorized until something jumps out in front of him that wasn't there before. I always try to be his eyes for him....in otherwords, I am the "seeing eye Mommy" for my doggie. I also was the "seeing eye Mommy" for my 29 year old horse who is also going blind. Guiding him on the trail rides & gently directing his safe steps. All part of understanding & caring when sight is lost. With caring people around you & your survival attitued that started when you quit drinking, you will adapt well. The one positive point to look at is that you did have your sight & you do have the mental picture of what everything is......that is a blessing that will always stay with you, that many others who are blind haven't had that opportunity.
May God richly bless your future,
Debbie
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Leo my soulmate will live in my heart FOREVER Nov 1, 2002 - Dec 16, 2018
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