My little red tether is my anchor in running with my friends. A beautiful guide dog has been my tether/anchor in mobility and independence for 17 years: 1. Pantera 2. Cricket, and now my beautiful 3. Georgina (Georgie). A life of family and friends is my joy and anchor in life.

The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. CC Scott

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Pictures. Retinitis Pigmentosa

One of my colleagues that wanted to see my dress from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Holiday Luncheon found the pictures . I was once again touched that I work with some incredible people that take such an interest in each other's lives. They also have each spent time wearing my goggles recently. These simulated goggles give one a sense of what it is like with Retinitis Pigmentosa. They don't make goggles for the visual field/acuity that I have - he told me tell them to just close their eyes! However, I do have a pinhole of vision and these goggles do give one a sense.

3 comments:

Myrna R. said...

I think it's a great way to teach empathy. I did similar exercises with social work students when I taught.

Grandma & Grandpa said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BECKY. I KNOW IT'S COMING UP SOON. WE ALL ENJOY YOUR BLOG. YOU GIVE SUCH WONDERFUL INSIGHTS AND CHEER US ALL WITH YOUR WONDERFUL ATTITUDE! YOUR HUNSAKER KIN

S.DAY said...

You look like a movie star in those pictures! You're gorgeous and the splint was hardly even noticed while sporting that amazing dress!