Category: Patients’ Writings

(Contributed by Gary Hunter) I walked a mile with Vision She chattered all the way But left me none the wiser For what she had to say. I walked a mile with Blindness Though not a word said she But the things I learned from Blindness When Blindness walked with me.

by Dan Roberts Isn’t it amazing? You set out in life with a vision of a straight, smoothly-paved road along which you plan to travel unhindered into the future. But sometimes barriers block your way. You then have a choice to either stop and give up, or to shoulder your bag and take the detours. [Read More]

by Tabby From my warm chair, I watch it move. I know it is cold and alone, It slides slowly and then picks up speed; And then it is gone from my box view into it’s world. While my traitorous vision won’t confirm it, I know it is another drop of rain. I wish sometimes [Read More]

(Contributed by Danny Baker) I asked God to take away my pride. And God said “No.” He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up. I asked God to make me whole. And God said “No.” He said, “Your spirit is whole, your body only temporary.” I asked [Read More]

by Francie Baltazar-Schwartz Jerry was the kind of guy you love to hate. He was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. When asked how he was, his response would be, “If I were any better, I’d be twins!” “I don’t get it!” I told him one day. “You can’t [Read More]