Norine's Notes

Out of Sight

I suddenly and unexpectedly lost my vision due to a stroke in 2000. This presented a new and difficult journey for me but, with much help, I now feel I am back in control of my life. In many ways it is a new life, a different life. What I lost in sight, I am gaining in insight.

I hope the following pages will be helpful to anyone going through a similar loss or struggle. I also hope they will help my friends and family better understand.

These pages are not about loss, sadness, and despair, although those indeed are part of the story. They are about determination and rehabilitation, and a new independent life. They are the result of devoted and loving friends, family members, and teachers. They are about success.

We've provided:

Dear dog.  My letter to my first guide dog for the blind.  Please click here.

Rehabilitation.  You don't have to live in the dark.  I was fortunate to live in a city with excellent rehabilitation services.  For information on rehabilitation please click here.

Guide dog. 

My guide dog came from Leader Dog for the Blind.  Please click here for a information on the Leader Dog experience.

Please click here for a page on my guide dog, Moses.

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Last modified: 03/25/05