Comment from jessizero

Excellent

I will be praying hard for her. I cannot imagine having to go through this. Thank you for sharing her message and the beautiful (but sad) poem you wrote for her. Best wishes to both of you.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

Hi Jessi, I thank you so much for this lovely review and such kind comments for Sally and her poem. I know Sally will also appreciate all of the compassionate words from so many. Thank you again, my dear friend.

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

I am deeply impressed by Sally! She's a wonderful writer, reviewer and lovely lady! Thank you for this fine tribute to her of which I'm sure she'll be proud. Thanks for sharing, Debbie

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

Hi Debbie, I thank you so much for this lovely review and such kind comments for Sally and her poem. I know Sally will also appreciate all of the compassionate words from so many. Thank you again, my dear friend.

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

Whilst you and I have been given a second chance with our sight, I really feel for Sally. I feel she must have been very frightened whilst her sight faded. All prayers coming Sally's way. She can use voice and a special keyboard. Eyesight is so precious as we know. K xx

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

I thank you so much for this lovely review and such kind comments for Sally and her poem. I know Sally will also appreciate all of the compassionate words from so many. Thank you again, my dear friend.

I am so happy you did not do the lenses. I thought mine were so great until about the third day after the second one and the mono vision is horrible. I can barely see past six feet beyond me and close up isn't that great either. They tell me that it takes a while for the brain to get the two to work together but I wish so bad I had done the other lens I guess I shouldn't complain when I think about what Sally is going thru. It's just that mine is worse then it was before. End of complaining!

Comment from Goodadvicechan

Excellent

This is a moving poem. Although Sally is a blind detective, she has a plan to finish a book.

She comes to the right place ( Fanstory), a big family group. She would be assured that all members will support her.

Thank you for sharing.

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

Awe Chan, I thank you so much for this lovely review and such kind comments for Sally and her poem. I know Sally will also appreciate all of the compassionate words from so many. Thank you again, my dear friend.

Comment from WalkerMan

Exceptional

Thank you, Debi, for writing and posting this request for prayer and emotional support for our dear friend Sally after her discovery that her vision had significantly dwindled overnight.

Sal and I exchange PMs most days because I proofread after all she posts, as both her speech-to-text and text-to-speech equipment make mistakes. Consequently, I have known about this setback and have been praying for her for two days so far, and will continue to do so. Also, I will do all I can to help Sally continue writing, as I like it as much as you and many other FanStorians do.

Debi, your poetic explanation of Sally's current situation is both thorough and compassionate. Indeed, you have become the Queen of Compassion on this site because your sincerity is so evident.

Superb, and aptly illustrated by Kenzie's "Sad Eye" drawing. -- Mike

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

Mike, I thank you so very much for your kind and caring words for Sally and her vision changes and recent extra loss. I appreciate the six star rating as well. I'm so thankful she has your great expertise and friendship .

reply by WalkerMan on 13-Jul-2023

You are most welcome, Debi. Your post requesting prayers for Sally is yet another reason why she cherishes YOUR friendship so much.

My life has been dedicated to helping others since my 1990 "Icy Blind Curve Encounter":
https://www.fanstory.com/displaystory.jsp?hd=1&id=872244

FanStory provides endless opportunities to help other writers to blossom and accomplish their goals. Years ago, Sally's fading eyesight plus her willingness to learn put her at the top of my daily list. Her recent drop to foggy keyhole vision prompted me to assure her that I will do my best to help her to continue writing, for the benefit of all. Sally replied that she knew this time would come, so she has been preparing a backlog of both posts and potential illustrations. I can process images, even down to the pixel level, so I can help her with that too, if needed. Consequently, we are NOT losing Sally's delightful presence among us. All she needs is to know how much we truly treasure her and her posts.

Thank you again, Debi, for your part in all this. :)) -- Mike

reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

I have tears as I read this as I am so touched by your loyalty to her too. I know you were there long before I was, but I pray she knows that we both will be by her side in love, spirit and friendship no matter what. She has told me many times before you and I met, what an inspiration you are to her and how she wouldn't be doing what she does without you. So for that I am truly thankful. God bless you Mike and I will read that icy blind curve. It sounds amazing.

reply by WalkerMan on 14-Jul-2023

Thank you, Debi. Yes, Sally knows, as she also tells me good things about you. I understand that you, like many other FanStorians, are enduring at least one lingering health issue, which is why there is so much compassion here. You are among the few who mitigate anguish by posting sincere, caring poems like this one to console someone, call for prayers, and provide encouragement.

The time I devote to helping others (both at FanStory and elsewhere) limits my time for reviewing, but I read far more. I do not write minimal reviews just to collect payouts. For the same reasons, I rarely post now, which is why I am no longer ranked. -- Mike

Comment from DeboraDyess

Excellent

This is beautiful and so bittersweet, Debi. I don't know Sally, although my maiden name is her married name. My heart is broken for her. Do you think she'd mind if I reach out to her?
Your heartfelt concern for her is captured well in this beautiful, sad verse. Well done.
I'm praying that God will either restore her sight or if this isn't His perfect will, that He'll teach her to more deeply trust and depend on Him.
Blessings and thank you for bringing this need to my attention.
Deb

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

Hi Deb, I thank you so much for this lovely review and such kind comments for Sally and her poem. I know Sally will also appreciate all of the compassionate words from so many. Thank you again, my dear friend.

Comment from Lisasview

Excellent

Oh gosh dearest Debi, Thank you so much for sharing. When I read that Sally is losing site I immediately thought that there are way for the blind to still write through their voice.
Hope she looks into this...
Lisasview

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2023

You are so sweet Lisa. Sally has been using every tool available for years as she has been the same as blind for sometime. She had spots and times where she could see very little and has been dealing and that's why she is known as the blind detective. She has a whole series of them. But now her little windows of here and there light are growing dark. And any hope of
Reversal is gone. Thanks so much for your caring words for her as she will
Be able to listen to al the kind words.

reply by Lisasview on 12-Jul-2023

Sounds encouraging...
Thank you Debi...
Lisa

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

How frightening for Sally. You don't say how old she is. I hope not too young! Now, I will check her out if possible. It's wonderful that you can create lovely poetry for those who need it.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2023

She is actually a few months younger me and will be 68 Aug 3. Check out her blind detective series of books since she has been as good as blind for years, but this is shutting The door on the few light ' spots she had..
Thanks Shari for all the kind words for her.

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Exceptional

Thank you for sharing this with us, Debi! I will definitely pray for her. If anyone deserves to see, it's Sally!
I think you're writing a poem about this situation is very fitting, and a great tribute!

Hugs,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

Dearest Rhonda, I thank you so very much for your kind and caring words for Sally and her vision changes and recent extra loss. . Thanks for the prayers friendship,

Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

Hi Debi, I will put Sally in my prayers
tonight...and on Sunday ask the church to
pray for her..

I'm so sorry to hear this...she is a sweetheart...
and such a talented writer...and a wonderful friend...
God Bless her...

though sad...your poem is very well written...
and your picture perfect...I love your poem
my beautiful friend...love much...Linda xxoo ð???ð???ð??¼

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

Mi dearest Linda, I thank you so very much for your Prayers kind and caring words for Sally and her vision changes and recent extra loss. I appreciate the six star rating as well. I'm so thankful we both have your friendship,

reply by l.raven on 13-Jul-2023

and I'm blessed to have you both
as my friends...I will remember in
church this Sunday to have them pray
for her...if I could do magic...I would
bring her sight back to her...sigh...
she is so sweet...and I love her...

your so welcome beautiful you....love you...xxoo 🙏💖🤗😘🌼🙏

reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

Her and I are both so blessed to have you as a dear friend and sister in Christ. Love you too.