At the hospital with Mom

In the normal scheme of things, it is normally the sighted person that assists and supports the one who is blind, but for me it was a role reversal, not too long ago.

I accompanied my mom to the hospital for her eye surgery and it was quite a different experience for me. For whereas in previous times it was her playing the major role, I found myself playing the reverse. I did my best to be of good support to her. I knew that I had to concentrate very hard because of unfamiliar surroundings.

I sat with her as she waited and then made sure that I would be waiting for her after her surgery. I asked the nurses to let me wait right outside the surgery room for her and they willingly agreed. Then, after wheeling her out, they came and accompanied me to where she lay relaxing in her chair. I sat with her until she was ready to leave and the rest went very smoothly.

A new experience for me but one that I know that I could repeat.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and urging you to go out there and tell others about my experience. Visit www.nfb.org to learn more.