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Old 01-17-2007, 05:36 PM
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Well everyone I had a doctor's visit today and it is kind of what I expected not the best news. I had to go in for a revaluation on my vision for rehab purposes. To be able to get upgraded software they have to understand what is going on with it. So I spent the day doing all kinds of test. In a nut shell my vision sucks and my little window is all but closed. In other words my little light at the end of the tunnel is going out. But life goes on and I decided to enroll back in school part time. The courses will be at the rehab center and will be for computer programing. I also signed up to be a product testor for items to be used by the vision impaired. And if that isn't enough they put me on the staff of volunteers to educate school children about the blind and vision impaired.The reason for this is that the board members have seen some of my carvings and want me to show one of the things that people like me are able to do. Hope I still have time to carve. They also have signed me up for beep softball team. We will see about that one. I don't start my classes until the 1st of Feb.
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Old 01-17-2007, 05:44 PM
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Well My friend bad news and good news. Sorry about the light going out but, me thinks with your attitude, you will do well. Simplely put, you are an amazing person. Good that they want you to do all those things. Only can help others and again, I think you are the Man to do so.

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Well, Ron, we all hope you can go on carving. In any case, you have made a lot of friends and caused a lot of inspiration. You've raised the bar a lot for the rest of us.
It sounds like you're in for interesting times ahead and helping a lot of Folks, young and old, not to mention getting the opportunity to keep on learning, broadening your horizons. "There's none so blind as he who will not see." You, my Friend, see very well, even though you live with this lack of light thing. We're all proud to call you our Friend.
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Old 01-17-2007, 07:07 PM
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Ron,

Sorry to hear this , but I think you have been expecting it for a while. But your carivings are getting better and better. Keep us posted mate.

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Old 01-17-2007, 07:08 PM
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Congrats on the new opportunities. I do hope you don't over-commit yourself to the point of not having time to carve. Talent like yours deserves the time it takes to finish projects.
Good luck with your new ventures. I am glad that others will be exposed to your determination and good spirit.
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Old 01-17-2007, 07:16 PM
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Well Ron, we will keep praying, you never know! and in the meantime, keep on keeping on! We all need an inspiration and like it or not YOU'RE it! ha ha
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Old 01-17-2007, 07:24 PM
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Ron ..... You're in my heart and prayers
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Old 01-17-2007, 09:32 PM
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I'm sorry to hear of this news. Your in my prayers and I want to let you know you inspire me many times over. One door shuts to have another open, who knows what will come of your new adventures. Hug.
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Iam glad to hear of your new adventures too, Ron and never say never, as I know you will keep on praying.. Oh, in this day of new disco veries and medical strives .. I think there will be wonderful things to help everyone.. You are and inspiration to us all and surely to those others that you work with..Charlotte
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sorry to hear the news,there is true power in prayer and we'll keep'em coming keep the good attitude it's hard but it helps
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