Blind Reflections | Alyssa Price
Seeing The Beauty of Our Family Vacation | A Blind Reflection by Alyssa Price
We went to Hawaii and I couldn’t see everything my family did. Being completely color blind (except for blue) and being visually impaired at the same time sort of ripped some of my Hawaiian experience away. But, looking back, I can see the true beauty of our family vacation.
Beauty was my brothers, dad, and I getting away and spending a week together after this horrible year.
Beauty was pouring sand that we got in Hawaii on my mom’s grave. Beauty was sitting as a family each night and day, eating dinner together and roasting each other.
Beauty was seeing my dad happier than he has been since January 1st.
Beauty was knowing my brothers had a ball swimming with dolphins.
Beauty was being with my family that I love more than anyone besides God.
Beauty wasn’t the island, because I couldn’t see much of it, but just lemme tell ya, Hawaii is the most beautiful place on the planet – all because my family was happier than we had been in a long, long time. Visually impaired people can still see beauty. Trust me, we can. ~ Alyssa’s Facebook post | 9/16/17
About Alyssa
Alyssa is 20 years old and lives in Georgia with her dad and brothers. She started losing her vision early last year and was diagnosed with Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) In August 2016. In January 2017, while coping with the loss of her mother, she was also diagnosed with MS. Alyssa’s faith in God has kept her strong through her struggles. ♡
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Hello! Here is a little about me. I am a mom of two fantastic kids, group fitness instructor, transformational speaker, blogger, podcaster, and advocate in beautiful San Diego, CA. Oh, and as my website name would suggest, I am also legally blind. Yes, I’m a Girl Gone Blind — and I’m here to tell you all about it!
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Hola Alissa! My name is Lauren. I hope you’re doing well! When I read your story, I had to write you. I too am struggling with sight loss. My faith and trust in God has seen me through some tough times. I’m an author. My dream is to go to Hawaii and experience it’s life changing beauty through its people and island. I was wondering if you would agree to let me share my story with you. It’s completely your choice. When I say share, I mean through e-mail or skype.
I hope to hear from you soon, but take your time
Adios,
Lauren
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Alissa, I agree with you, places are beautiful because we make them so. Everything depends on our perception.
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