The Overcomer
My losses and gains.33 total reviews
Comment from Kevin McNeany
A lovely description of a tragedy courageously overcome. I love your motto. And your attitude is inspirational.
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 9 years ago, and I won't let it define me either.
Keep on overcoming! God bless you.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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A lovely description of a tragedy courageously overcome. I love your motto. And your attitude is inspirational.
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 9 years ago, and I won't let it define me either.
Keep on overcoming! God bless you.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Dear Kevin, my goodness, this is such a nice surprise and so honoring to me. How very kind and generous you are! I'm glad you took the time to find this as it is way back there in my crowded portfolio. Thank you, again, and have a wonderful day,
Sal :))
Comment from dragonpoet
Sally, You did very well with your vision problem. I am surprised your eye doctor didn' find it earlier. But since it has no cure, I guess it doesn't matter. I am glad you can still write. Maybe you can learn brail and write in brail if you go totally blind. You are a very strong woman to overcome this.
Congrats for placing third in the contest and getting published.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2020
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Sally, You did very well with your vision problem. I am surprised your eye doctor didn' find it earlier. But since it has no cure, I guess it doesn't matter. I am glad you can still write. Maybe you can learn brail and write in brail if you go totally blind. You are a very strong woman to overcome this.
Congrats for placing third in the contest and getting published.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
Comment Written 25-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2020
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Thank you, dear Joan. I was rather poor until my mother remarried when I was twelve. I only went to the doctor when absolutely necessary. My first exam was at eighteen. RP can only be detected with dialation and confirmed by a retina scan. I'm so glad you were able to read and review this, Joan. It is greatly appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
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You're welcome, Sally. How do they figure out when to do a retinal scan. I know I get my eyes dilated every other time I go to the eye dotor.
Best to you, too.
Joan
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Hi Sally, I promised I'd revisit your story, and so I have.
You are a superstar, lady!
You have overcome great odds to be the person you are.
Crushing disability, I like that analogy.
Faith and your husband's support are so very important and you made sure to include this in your sincere and honest story.
Congratulations on your talent, skill and perseverance,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
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Hi Sally, I promised I'd revisit your story, and so I have.
You are a superstar, lady!
You have overcome great odds to be the person you are.
Crushing disability, I like that analogy.
Faith and your husband's support are so very important and you made sure to include this in your sincere and honest story.
Congratulations on your talent, skill and perseverance,
Rhonda
Comment Written 22-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
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Thank you very much for the lovely six star review and kind comments, dear Rhonda. I am deeply honored every time you review my writings. Your many kindnesses mean the world to ,e. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxoxoxo!!!
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You?re a sweetheart, and a gifted writer!
Hugs,
Rhonda
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I think the same of you, Rhonda dear. Have a wonderful week. Blessings,
Sal xoxoxo
Comment from Loren .
This is an outstanding testimonial, Sally. Thank you so much for sharing. Posting it speaks to the bravery you display outside of writing, It is something internal and a thing to both be cherished and envied. I have a felling this has helped many people on thier own journies. I know it has helped me as well. All the best and God bless and keep you. Loren
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
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This is an outstanding testimonial, Sally. Thank you so much for sharing. Posting it speaks to the bravery you display outside of writing, It is something internal and a thing to both be cherished and envied. I have a felling this has helped many people on thier own journies. I know it has helped me as well. All the best and God bless and keep you. Loren
Comment Written 22-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
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Aw...thank you, Loren. I am so blessed to read this. I am glad if this story helps anyone in their lives and especially in the challenges that can easily sideline us. I know so many talented people who have given up because of personal problems, discouragement, and health issues. My writing gift is just that, it is a God-given gift and I must run with it and develop it, regardless. You are a blessing to ,e, Llren.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
Comment from A. Willow Bends
You are indeed an overcomer. I am so glad you pulled over and called your husband while driving. SMART MOVE. It terrifies me to think of what could have happened had you kept going. You, my dear, are such an inspiration to me, "the wind beneath my wings" comes to mind. You should reach up right now and pat yourself on the back. Better yet, give yourself a hug from me. To hell with social distancing. This was quite well written, even knowing some of the background. I hope you have a wonderday day. (It's a gray day hre! Yippee!) Hugs from a distance.
Wendy
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
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You are indeed an overcomer. I am so glad you pulled over and called your husband while driving. SMART MOVE. It terrifies me to think of what could have happened had you kept going. You, my dear, are such an inspiration to me, "the wind beneath my wings" comes to mind. You should reach up right now and pat yourself on the back. Better yet, give yourself a hug from me. To hell with social distancing. This was quite well written, even knowing some of the background. I hope you have a wonderday day. (It's a gray day hre! Yippee!) Hugs from a distance.
Wendy
Comment Written 22-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
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Yes, I am an overcome and much to overcome still. It is daily. I'm am so blessed by this and your sweet encouraging spirit once again. No wonder I had you write my Foreword. I still read it when I need a picker upper! What a dear you are!!! Sending you my best today as,
Sally xoxoxoxo!!!
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Highly deserving and THAT is not my meds talking.
Wendy
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Beware the talking meds! LOL! You are so adorable. Sal xoxo
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Congrats on your well-deserved prize for this powerful piece! Your tale is both heartbreaking and uplifting--three of my colleagues are near-blind; they, too, overcome much. Kudos! Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
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Congrats on your well-deserved prize for this powerful piece! Your tale is both heartbreaking and uplifting--three of my colleagues are near-blind; they, too, overcome much. Kudos! Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 21-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much, dear Liz. Your kind review is so appreciated and needed.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxo
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
I love your story; it's amazing! It also sounds terrifying and tragic, but what I love is the overcoming part, and the joy that is so evident in your life. I enjoyed the music video.
You have a huge, beautiful family -- God bless all of you! But I don't see King in there. Is King also your guide dog in real life? And who ARE all those people, lol? Maybe King is hidden in the back. I didn't realize that you're quite tall (as you've pointed out in your story), and it suits you.
It's encouraging to realize how much you've overcome and that you chose writing as a new career, which also suits you!
I found one error, obviously an oversight:
I felt like the Apostle Paul on the road to Emmaus.
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I felt like the Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus.
Your faith is the most encouraging thing about you -- even after drenching your own blouse with tears after learning of your encroaching blindness, you didn't give up. I have often wondered how you felt, when you first learned what was happening to you, and you write about your feelings with such honesty and clarity, without apologizing or asking for sympathy. I am sure that there were many times when you found comfort in your relationship with God, and I am also glad you have Jackson as a loving husband, and such a supportive (and large) family! Thank you so much for sharing your remarkable story.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2020
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I love your story; it's amazing! It also sounds terrifying and tragic, but what I love is the overcoming part, and the joy that is so evident in your life. I enjoyed the music video.
You have a huge, beautiful family -- God bless all of you! But I don't see King in there. Is King also your guide dog in real life? And who ARE all those people, lol? Maybe King is hidden in the back. I didn't realize that you're quite tall (as you've pointed out in your story), and it suits you.
It's encouraging to realize how much you've overcome and that you chose writing as a new career, which also suits you!
I found one error, obviously an oversight:
I felt like the Apostle Paul on the road to Emmaus.
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I felt like the Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus.
Your faith is the most encouraging thing about you -- even after drenching your own blouse with tears after learning of your encroaching blindness, you didn't give up. I have often wondered how you felt, when you first learned what was happening to you, and you write about your feelings with such honesty and clarity, without apologizing or asking for sympathy. I am sure that there were many times when you found comfort in your relationship with God, and I am also glad you have Jackson as a loving husband, and such a supportive (and large) family! Thank you so much for sharing your remarkable story.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much for the lovely review, kind compliments, and stars galore! I am blessed once again, Mary Kay. Yes, obviously I have fallen a bit from my tenure as a Sunday school teacher. (Please don't tell my former students in the faith!) It most certainly was Damascus. The Apostle Paul was well-traveled. ;)
This photo is only showing part of Jackson's huge family. I have one brother and my one sister still remaining on my side. My sister and brother live in my native Georgia, but I rarely see them. Everyone else passed away long ago. They all love my book though and have sent me kind congratulations. :) I'm delighted to see you smiling face with my remaining eyesight today and your presence here on FanStory is pure sunshine!
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxoxoxo!!!
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Thank you for your beautiful reply, Sally. It's lovely that Jackson has such a big, beautiful family, and that you're a part of it! Your children and grandchildren must be in there somewhere, too.
Yes, the Apostle Paul did get around quite a bit! Wow, you were also a Sunday School teacher once! I am learning more and more things about you :-) Love and blessings,
Mary Kay xoxo
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Thank you, dear Mary Kay. My three grandsons are close by in the photo, but my granddaughter is on the front row with her cousins. My real dog, Bo, passed a few years ago and I have not replaced him yet. I have a several connections in the blind community to service dogs and training. King is the name I have waiting. :)
Right now, I use a blind cane when I walk outside during the day. At night, Jackson and I go walking hand-in-hand or go grocery shopping. My life is very different than most, but still a good life. Thank again for the kind review and helpful critique.
Love, Sal xoxo
Comment from poetwatch
Well Sally I'm sorry that your eyesight isn't what it should be, but happy that you're an overcomer! Everything in life happens for a reason, Sally. You are meant to write and share your love with everyone. God loves you and He's smiling. This is a good entry for the Share Your Story contest.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2020
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Well Sally I'm sorry that your eyesight isn't what it should be, but happy that you're an overcomer! Everything in life happens for a reason, Sally. You are meant to write and share your love with everyone. God loves you and He's smiling. This is a good entry for the Share Your Story contest.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much for your excellent and kind review, dear Jose. I'm glad I have you on my buddies list here on FanStory. :)
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment from JudyE
Thanks for sharing your story. My brother had very bad eyesight throughout his life and had similar problems at school. He eventually went completely blind but continued his passion of restoring old farm machinery. I have the utmost admiration for you both.
Best wishes
Judy
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2020
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Thanks for sharing your story. My brother had very bad eyesight throughout his life and had similar problems at school. He eventually went completely blind but continued his passion of restoring old farm machinery. I have the utmost admiration for you both.
Best wishes
Judy
Comment Written 17-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2020
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You are most welcome. I've been wanting to share this side of me for some time. I'm so sorry to hear of your brothers loss but glad he could still have some productive things to enjoy. So important. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment from mermaids
Your story is uplifting, despite your diminished eyesight you have accomplished much. I enjoy reading memoirs and your story held my interest. Excellent writing and I wish you well in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2020
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Your story is uplifting, despite your diminished eyesight you have accomplished much. I enjoy reading memoirs and your story held my interest. Excellent writing and I wish you well in the contest.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2020
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Thank you for the excellent review and kind comments, my dear mermaid. So good to see you again. I'm glad you enjoyed my true story and I appreciate you stopping by today so much. :)
Sending you my best today as always, Sally xo