New techniques: Keeping up at Mass

After such a long time not having attended Mass, I now have to retrain myself as to when I sit, stand, and kneel.  It is getting better but as a blind/vision-impaired person, I need to ensure that I do all of these things at the right time.

So, I sit very close to my friend Pearl so that I can feel when she sits, stands, and kneels.  Pearl is also very good at telling me when to do so.  We have fun doing this and I am just so grateful to be attending Mass once more.

Thank you, Jesus, for having brought Pearl into my life!

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and advisor, wishing you a terrific day.

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Patience and persistence: Searching for the certificates

 

Looking back it all seems to be just so humorous, but at the time it definitely was not.  

I was very sure that I had put my precious certificates away in the middle drawer of my filing cabinet but lo and behold they were not there when I went looking a few days later.  So, I began a frantic search for them, practically turning my office upside down. At the end, no success!

So, I decided to take a deep breath and to stop and think. Then I remembered that a few days ago, when I was rearranging something in my cabinet’s drawer, I had a bit of difficulty closing the drawer. At the same time I heard something fall at the back of the cabinet.  

Off I went, pulling the drawer forward as much as I could and then stretching all the way to the back to search for what had probably fallen.  Presto!  There were my precious certificates and I retrieved them with much relief.

This could have happened to anyone!  Blind/vision-impaired or sighted.  I sure pride myself on being able to trace back to find those precious commodities.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and advisor, wishing you a terrific day.

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There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids, with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter, is secured forever.

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Painful moments: A sad goodbye

 

Saying goodbye to my precious Mom at the end of any visit is always one of the hardest things for me, but this time on March 5, 2022, it was probably the hardest thing to do.  You see, we had to say our goodbyes wearing our masks and it was so very difficult for us both.

As I hugged her and she me. I knew that I would see her again; not soon enough but much sooner than later.  At least I heard her voice and smelled and felt the comforting warmth of her body.

She still managed to kiss me despite the mask and as I walked away I could still feel her gentle lips against my cheek.  Warm, so very gentle, and my mom!

I can only hope and pray that this pandemic ends soon so that we can all get on with our lives!

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor, wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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He frightened me: Feelings of a twin

 

I guess that I never really paid too much attention to this, given that I am a twin. I have a twin brother, Jeffrey!  I have often heard others say that the bond between twins is probably stronger than between or among mainstream siblings.

I was certainly treated to a huge emotional ride when Jeffrey had to have unexpected surgery in early February.  Before he shared his news with us, I experienced deep feelings of concern and trepidation and could not understand why.  However, I sure did when he shared his news with the family.

I further experienced more of these feelings when he had a bit of a relapse following his surgery but this time I was more than prepared to deal with the fallout.

I dealt with things more logically and effectively and this time I kept my emotions more under control.   Am I closer to him now?  Yes and maybe!

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and advisor, wishing you a terrific day.

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There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids, with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter, is secured forever.

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A new challenge: Searching for the hearing aid

My poor, precious Mom!  She has enough problems ensuring that her hearing aids stay firmly in her ears but when she has to wear her mask and her glasses along with said hearing aids, well!  It is definitely not very pleasant.

Fairly recently after having returned home from shopping, she lost track of one of her hearing aids and we both had to spend time tracking it down.  We searched all of the shopping bags, Mom’s purse, and checked the counters.  I even took my cane and used it to check under the cupboards and counters and under the stools, chairs, and tables.  We must have spent almost half an hour looking and checking.

Then finally Mom found it!  Nestled in the elastic of her mask.  What a relief and I personally thanked God that she had found it.  These little devices are so easy to lose track of!  And poor Mom is constantly checking behind and inside her ears to ensure that they are there.

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There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids, with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter, is secured forever.

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Frustrating moments: When Zoom does not work

When Zoom works it works like a charm, but when it does not, then nothing doing.

I discovered this on my recent trip to the Caribbean.  You see, I had to pick and choose the times of the day very carefully when it came to scheduling Zoom meetings in the neck of the woods where I was located.

Between 10 a.m. and noon worked well followed by anytime after 3 p.m.  However, any other times of the day and I ran into tons of difficulties.

For the most part, whenever I was successful in connecting the reception was quite acceptable, but there were several times when clarity of voices was a problem.

Zoom continues to help me stay engaged with my associates and friends and is proving to be very effective in helping to keep me in the loop.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and accessibility advisor, wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

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One of my favourite spots: Mom's kitchen island

 

I simply love Mom’s kitchen island.  It is quite easy to clean, its surface is nice and smooth, and it is just the right size for her kitchen.

Not too long and not too wide.  Just the right height and so easy to pile things on it and to find what I am looking for.   This island is a Godsend for Mom.  Its location in her kitchen is exactly right.  Close to the fridge, stove, sink, and just everything.  Just do not try to lift her up!  You’ll be quite shocked!

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly sight-loss coach and advisor, wishing you a terrific day.

If you would like to learn more about me as a sight-loss coach and author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as a sight-loss coach and author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids, with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter, is secured forever.

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