[adaptivetec] Re: the loss of a member of our community
- From: whitetigerseyes@xxxxxxx
- To: adaptivetec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:19:53 -0400
Hello all,
It will help me out a lot if we could discuss Barbara in private. I am sorry
don't meant to be rude. I dearly loved Barbara and she was a good counselor and
great friend but in order for me to heal i must not read anymore about her. I
know she touched many lives and that fine. But her death has affect me too
greatly. I am hurting so much that my service dog is working over time to keep
me safe and grounded while i am going into a deep depression.
Thanks
Sarah
-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Henderson <jennifer8899@xxxxxxx>
To: adaptivetec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sun, Apr 18, 2010 3:13 pm
Subject: [adaptivetec] Re: the loss of a member of our community
Well written Peggy. my prayers are for the boys, and friends.
Jennifer H
----- Original Message ----- From: "Peggy Washington" <peggann7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <adaptivetec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 5:38 PM
Subject: [adaptivetec] Re: the loss of a member of our community
>
> Barbara was loved by so many of us.
>
> She was a dear friend to me, wonderful mentor and the best fellow >
> counselor anyone could ask to work with.
>
> While she was truly an outstanding RCB, she was even more outstanding as a >
> loving Mom and friend.
>
> She would be so pleased with all the kind words, appreciation and warmth >
> shared by our community.
>
> She was a truly gracious lady filled with class and humility, and she >
> never liked a fuss. She always deserved acknowledgment for her talents >
> and accomplishments.
>
> But like those who understand what really matters in the long run; Barbara >
> understood the reward of caring about others, making sacrifices, giving >
> back to our community and working hard behind the sceens instead of >
> seeking RCB celebraty as it is so often the case with DOR counselors.
>
> She knew to partner with our consumers in achieving successful outcomes >
> was not only a victory for one of our consumers, but a victory for the >
> entire blind community when one of us overcame barriers, and got a job or >
> gained independence and self reliance in another way. I always enjoyed >
> working with another RCB who never lost sight of our Mission at Rehab.
>
> She sincerely cared about each and every one of her consumers, and she >
> still loved her job with the Department even after 11 years.
>
> For those who were working with her, do not worry. What I'm able to >
> share with you is even now you're being assigned counselors who will >
> continnue what Barbara put in place for you. This is all I can say, but >
> it's going to be ok.
>
> Please keep making progress; because this is the best way to honor her >
> memory, and honor yourselves.
>
> We were all blessed to know this incredible kind unique human being. > Her
> spirit will always remain with each and every one of us She will > remain
> in our hearts.
>
> Thank you all for such kind words celebrating the increddible life of >
> Barbara Messinger.
>
> ps. Ok now, I'm back on topic of adaptive tech, and I appreciate those >
> who may not have known her being considerate enough to listen. It was >
> important to acknowledge such a treasured member and role model in >
> our community. But that's all I'll post here on this list.
>
>
> .
>
>
>
>
> , ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kate Williams"
> <kate@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <adaptivetec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 8:05 PM
> Subject: [adaptivetec] Re: the loss of a member of our community
>
>
>> Christine.
>>
>> How lovely of you to pay tribute to Barbara with your kind words. She >>
>> was,
>> indeed, a remarkable woman who had a passion for giving her Clients every
>> opportunity to grow and learn. She was also a wonderful mother and >>
>> friend
>> to so many.
>>
>> Thank you also for your kind words about ATS. We are honored and blessed >>
>> to
>> have an opportunity to work with people like YOU!
>>
>> Warmest thoughts,
>> Kate
>> Kate Williams Consulting
>> at Adaptive Technology Services
>> 629 Divisidero Street
>> San Francisco, CA 94117
>> (415) 309-0905 .mobile
>> (866) 564- 6650.toll free
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: adaptivetec-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:adaptivetec-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Wayne Scott
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:36 PM
>> To: adaptivetec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [adaptivetec] Re: the loss of a member of our community
>>
>> I had her for a short as a counselor when I lived in California. I >>
>> thought
>> she was great. She was able to pull some strings for me to participate >>
>> in
>> the National statler center for carrerrs in Hospitality Service program.
>> Plus, she was able to get me some of the equipment needed when I moved up
>> here to Idaho. Wayne Scott
>> "A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the
>> bones."
>> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <peacefortheworld@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <ats-employment@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Cc: <adaptivetec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 8:32 PM
>> Subject: [adaptivetec] the loss of a member of our community
>>
>>
>>>I am sure we all know that on Friday, Barbra Messinger passed away. She
>>>>>>was
>>
>>>the counselor of many of us who allowed us to either participate in the
>>>workshops put on by ATS, and receive the fine work and training of
>>>>>>Adaptive
>>
>>>Tech. She leaves behind two young sons, 20 and 18. She will be sorely
>>>missed.
>>> For those of us who had her as a counselor and can attest to the fact >>>
>>> that
>>
>>> she was one of the best I have ever had, I know there may be some
>>> uncertainty as to what will happen next. I cannot answer that. All we >>>
>>> can
>>> do is know that the department is just learning of this as well and is
>>> shocked by it also, and that all will be worked out in time.
>>> Many blessings to all,
>>>
>>> Christina
>>> PS, sorry to those who will be receiving this twice and who may not know
>>> who this person is
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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