Thursday, April 7, 2011

Legally Blind Golfer by @moonvine Revisited

 Thank you @moonvine aka Joan4~ This lens is such an inspiration.

We revisit this page because it is well worth a second glance!!

IN THE NEWS: The star of Legally Blind Golfer recently played in the Masters 2011 tournament!

Masters 2011

Legally Blind Golfer Purple Star

Legally blind -- and still playing golf!

When my husband was 42 years old, he was told he was legally blind. The doctors first thought the problem was retinitis pigmentosa. Later some doctors suggested macular degeneration. After many tests and many doctors, it is now determined that he has a combination of both of those diseases and a few more.

At the time of his diagnosis, our children were 12 and 18 years old. It was a scary time for all of us. And yet, in the 20 years since his diagnosis, he has continued to be an inspiration. A former golf professional and semi-pro baseball pla...

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