Carl,
First, some folks stop driving, not because of loss of vision, but because of
slower reflex time or the realization that their judgment is failing in
situations where quick decisions have to be made.
Second: It is true that you have a very positive outlook on life. But that is
partially due to the fact that your physical capacities are still relatively
intact. You are still able to perform most of the tasks that you did
previously, perhaps a bit slower, perhaps for shorter periods. But you are not
suffering from severe physical incapacitation. When you express this feeling
that it is all due to your positive attitude, it feels to me as if you are
saying that other people who aren't lucky enough to be in your situation, are
at fault because their attitudes aren't positive enough. I don't think you mean
to do that, but it is how I feel each time you seem to be bragging about your
positive outlook on life.
Miriam
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Dick,
You have my heartfelt respect, albeit what appears to have been a very close
call.
And I might suggest that there may be a number of uninjured people who might
owe their good health to your decision. Loss of ones freedom can be
devastating. For me, the loss of my eyesight knocked me for a loop, initially.
But the day came that I looked past the "loss" and decided that instead of a
loss, it was an open door to new opportunities.
Recently I spoke with a cousin who just turned 83. He spent about half an hour
catching me up on all his infirmities, groaning about how tough life had
become. He became so wrapped up that he did not allow me a single moment to
grumble about my own troubles. After I'd hung up I reflected on the difference
in our outlook on life. My cousin is in a holding pattern, waiting to die. At
82, I am eager for each new day, and what excitement and pleasures it will
bring. And what new opportunities. Within this great nation, I am controlled
by the whims of the Ruling Class, but within myself, I am a free Spirit.
Carl Jarvis
On 7/3/17, Roger Loran Bailey <rogerbailey81@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I certainly continued to drive after it was unsafe. My last driving
experience was taking three hours to drive a course that should have
taken about 45 minutes. A lot of that was because I had to keep
pulling over to collect my nerves. That night I drove back home at
about three in the morning and it took a lot less time because there
was no bright sunlight and because there was less traffic. In great
emotional agony I told myself that I just could not continue driving and I
never drove again.
On 7/3/2017 12:35 PM, Carl Jarvis wrote:
Richard,
It's certainly good to know that you are still alive and kicking. It
would be a major shock if you had said that my and other list members
had converted you into a wild eyed Radical. And good for you,
knowing when to slide from behind the steering wheel before you ran
into trouble. So many of our clients continue to drive long after
their vision has made them unsafe. It's about the hardest change in
their lives, like clipping their freedom wings.
Stay in touch and stay well.
Carl Jarvis
On 7/3/17, R. E. Driscoll Sr <llocsirdsr@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Carl / Miriam:
Lost confidence in ability to drive an automobile and Albuquerque
closet family. Thus far move has been successful. Have read you
and Miriam steadily - No indicated conversion yet.
Have discovered that New Mexico, like Illinois, is in advanced state
of financial failure due to Progressive Democratic Policy. Some are
leaving.
Richard
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