Comments on: Love is Blind http://storycorps.org/blog/west-mobilebooth/peoria-il/love-is-blind/ Listen Closely Thu, 03 May 2012 02:49:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rhonda http://storycorps.org/blog/west-mobilebooth/peoria-il/love-is-blind/comment-page-1/#comment-1437 Rhonda Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:23:26 +0000 http://www.storycorps.net/blog/west-mobilebooth/love-is-blind/#comment-1437 Dear Carl, This is such a powerful story written so eloquently about such an amazing woman. I've known Mary for a few years and I've learned about bits and pieces of her life over those years. But after reading her story today I thank God for giving her the strength to go on and for you who shared her story with us. Dear Carl,
This is such a powerful story written so eloquently about such an amazing woman. I’ve known Mary for a few years and I’ve learned about bits and pieces of her life over those years. But after reading her story today I thank God for giving her the strength to go on and for you who shared her story with us.

]]> By: Pauline http://storycorps.org/blog/west-mobilebooth/peoria-il/love-is-blind/comment-page-1/#comment-1432 Pauline Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:26:49 +0000 http://www.storycorps.net/blog/west-mobilebooth/love-is-blind/#comment-1432 Mary is certainly a very special woman who has turned tragedy into a positive wave of action and spirit. May she continue to thrive and may we all learn from her. Mary is certainly a very special woman who has turned tragedy into a positive wave of action and spirit. May she continue to thrive and may we all learn from her.

]]> By: Jalylah http://storycorps.org/blog/west-mobilebooth/peoria-il/love-is-blind/comment-page-1/#comment-1423 Jalylah Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:51:07 +0000 http://www.storycorps.net/blog/west-mobilebooth/love-is-blind/#comment-1423 When I read Mary's story, I think about how memory can enrich and inhibit our lives and how important it is to be present to change, whether changing one's perspective or path. Good stuff! When I read Mary’s story, I think about how memory can enrich and inhibit our lives and how important it is to be present to change, whether changing one’s perspective or path. Good stuff!

]]> By: Gretchen http://storycorps.org/blog/west-mobilebooth/peoria-il/love-is-blind/comment-page-1/#comment-1415 Gretchen Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:43:05 +0000 http://www.storycorps.net/blog/west-mobilebooth/love-is-blind/#comment-1415 I have been a friend of Mary both before and after the accident. I have been awed by the Mary I knew whose strength and tenacity are never ending... Such an honor to know and love her. I have been a friend of Mary both before and after the accident. I have been awed by the Mary I knew whose strength and tenacity are never ending… Such an honor to know and love her.

]]> By: Kathy & Bill http://storycorps.org/blog/west-mobilebooth/peoria-il/love-is-blind/comment-page-1/#comment-1411 Kathy & Bill Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:09:25 +0000 http://www.storycorps.net/blog/west-mobilebooth/love-is-blind/#comment-1411 Very nice and oh so true! Very nice and oh so true!

]]> By: David Spector http://storycorps.org/blog/west-mobilebooth/peoria-il/love-is-blind/comment-page-1/#comment-1410 David Spector Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:52:26 +0000 http://www.storycorps.net/blog/west-mobilebooth/love-is-blind/#comment-1410 Mary's story is fascinating and wonderful. She is not only an example of triumphant survival, but has become a tireless advocate of the two issues of greatest importance to her: education about the dangers of drunk driving, and the value to all citizens in making our paper currency useful to everyone regardless of the ability to see. I am privileged to host Mary's website, <a href="http://www.BlindDollars.org" rel="nofollow">www.BlindDollars.org</a>, as well as another, <a href="http://www.OurMoneyToo.org" rel="nofollow">OurMoneyToo.org</a>, that explains in detail the myths and issues concerning accessible currency. Mary’s story is fascinating and wonderful. She is not only an example of triumphant survival, but has become a tireless advocate of the two issues of greatest importance to her: education about the dangers of drunk driving, and the value to all citizens in making our paper currency useful to everyone regardless of the ability to see.

I am privileged to host Mary’s website, http://www.BlindDollars.org, as well as another, OurMoneyToo.org, that explains in detail the myths and issues concerning accessible currency.

]]> By: Jeremy http://storycorps.org/blog/west-mobilebooth/peoria-il/love-is-blind/comment-page-1/#comment-1407 Jeremy Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:46:40 +0000 http://www.storycorps.net/blog/west-mobilebooth/love-is-blind/#comment-1407 Wow. What a powerful story. The struggles and challenges Mary has had in her life and her choice to find meaning in these experiences is so very inspiring. Her fight to help others who are visually impaired brings a crucial issue to the forefront and proves, once again, that one person's story can show the rest of us just how easily we take seemingly small things for granted. Wow. What a powerful story. The struggles and challenges Mary has had in her life and her choice to find meaning in these experiences is so very inspiring. Her fight to help others who are visually impaired brings a crucial issue to the forefront and proves, once again, that one person’s story can show the rest of us just how easily we take seemingly small things for granted.

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