hanks, Angel. I've tried tons of statewide independent living programs, only 
to come home and not be allowed to practice my skills. What I obviously need 
to do is just get out, start all over, and keep up the skills once I've 
learned them.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Angel" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: please pray


> Vocational rehabilitation has a home maker program you could take 
> advantage of.  If you live in a smaller town, locate the agency for the 
> blind in the nearest large city and they will be most happy to assist you. 
> There are answers to all your home making questions blind people have 
> already figured out.  You mustn't sell yourself short.  Truly a nursing 
> home is not where you belong.  For example, the answer to your vacuuming 
> question is this:  We do miss spots while mopping or vacuuming, however, 
> we vacuume more often and succeed in covering the spots we miss the first 
> time.  Why, I have a blind sister-in-law who use to use a ringer washer 
> when she was a girl.  Now, that is something I have never done, and will 
> probably never do.  But, I know blind people who have learned, so I know 
> even that task isn't impossible for a blind person to accomplish.  you are 
> never to old to just get out there and try.  With a little encouragement, 
> supervision, and guidance you can achieve whatever you set your mind to 
> do.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kim Etheridge" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 12:42 PM
> Subject: Re: please pray
>
>
>> Thanks, Sharon. Since I was born and raised in Alabama, I have no plans 
>> to leave the state, unless God sends me somewhere else. I submit to Him 
>> in all of this. Say, are group homes as bad as my aunt says they are? 
>> Granted, I know you'll have responsibilities, but I barely have 
>> independent training. I mean, what if I miss something while vacuuming, 
>> or well, you know. I'm not making excuses. I know there are some good 
>> group homes, or foster homes, but what agency would I go through? I'm 
>> almost scared to call DHR, because they mostly deal in child abuse or 
>> domestic violence issues. I'm really scared that one day I'm going to end 
>> up in a nursing home, for lack of independent living skills. Ugh!
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 9:14 PM
>> Subject: Re: please pray
>>
>>
>>> Kim,
>>>
>>> I'm sorry this is going on, and I'm praying, that God will give you 
>>> strength and/or the courage to leave your Aunt.  He cries with you.
>>>
>>> By the way, do you want to stay in your state of residence, or does it 
>>> matter?   I've lived in foster care, an assisted living group home, and 
>>> 3 certified family homes.  If there's anything I can do for you, please 
>>> let me know.
>>>
>>> Your friend,
>>>
>>> Sharon