So much to learn and laugh about: Learning lots with Robbie, my knitting teacher

Like my pottery classes, I have been attending my knitting sessions for some time now, about two and a half years.  I can tell you that I have absolutely no regrets.  I decided to take up knitting in order to build my ability to be more patient and it sure has paid off for me.

First I had Miko as a teacher and she was absolutely wonderful. But when she went on maternity leave about a year ago I got Robbie and what a fantastic teacher and person he has been to me.

Robbie has taught and continues to teach me so much, not just knitting skills but other things as well.  I have learned how to persevere in a more efficient way and how to focus more clearly.

I have learned how to not give up too easily and how to better analyze problems before coming up with suggested solutions. I have also learned how not to panic too easily.

My sense of touch has increased and gotten better.  My problem-solving skills have improved noticeably, but above all, Robbie has taught me that there are no barriers to learning.

Once you put your mind to it, the outcome will be what you desire and being vision-impaired is no excuse.  You just need to find ways to overcome.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day. 

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The Influence of Parents

I do not believe that anyone would dispute the fact that parents have an almost exclusive stranglehold when it comes to being influential on their kids and this trend is probably not going to change anytime soon.  Speaking for myself, I will tell you that my parents definitely influenced me to keep on fighting the good fight.  They were most influential in molding me into a well rounded person; using the weapons in my arsenal to full effect.  They influenced me to adopt the philosophy that the world does not owe me anything as a blind person.  That in order to fit into a mainstream world, I need to be as mainstream as I can be. 

 

So what do I really mean?  My parents influenced me to use every resource at my disposal in order to build a good life for myself.  They taught me to develop a sense of commitment and obligation to help make a better life for blind and sight impaired kids of today and tomorrow.  They taught me that I should use my resources to help those less fortunate than myself and to do everything that I could to improve opportunities for my fellow blind colleague.  They influenced me to have respect for myself and for others, to be humble, and be honest always.  Above all, they taught me loyalty and a deep appreciation for life and to never forget that my religious beliefs should never be compromised. 

 

I'm Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advocate wishing you a terrific day and inviting you to go out there and share my blogs with the rest of the world.  You can write to me anytime at donnajodhan@sterlingcreations.ca.