A Different Way of Seeing. Helping You Make Sense of the Overwhelm
Last time I told you how impressed I was that Guide Dog Normandy was socomfortable when we were travelling recently. Today, I want to give you aglimpse of what that actually looked like. And what better way to do that thanwith a short video. Let’s go back one step.I’ve always known that Normandy has a …
I’m always fascinated to see how my guide dogs react to the experience of air travel. If I consider it logically, it must be somewhat confusing for them. I mean, what must takeoff and landing feel like to a dog? What do they think is happening while we all sit there in what must seem …
I know it isn’t possible to turn back the clock and relive your past. But in a very real sense, that was what it felt like I had the chance to do while visiting my family in Durban. On our way back from the airport, my cousin asked if we were interested in driving past …
A month after I started dialysis my doctor asked me when we were going to start exploring the possibility of a kidney transplant. I took the decision to delay that conversation for two months while I became accustomed to dialysis. Esssentially, I wanted time to settle into the new routine. The problem with routines is …
Every now and then I meet people who tell me that they feel sorry for my guide dogs because they are forced to work. My usual response is to ask them to watch Normandy and see if it looks like he isn’t happy to be doing what he is. At the same time, I know …
I am still awaiting approval for my kidney transplant from the Department of Health, now somewhat impatiently. I know that barely a month has gone by since we sent in the application, but the time seems to be dragging as I sit and watch my inbox day after day. Strangely, the time spent waiting has …
A few weeks ago I published a video explaining the origin story of my current writing project, the young adult fiction I’m currently busy with. It struck me that I’d never told the stories of how I came to write my other books Each of them has a distinct origin story and I decided to …
Last time I told you that the application for the transplant has been submitted to the Department of Health here in South Africa. While we wait for the response, there is one more minor surgery that needs to take place, and it’s happening next week. I’m having my gall bladder removed. Because, amongst the myriad …
It’s been quite some time since I last updated you on my journey with chronic kidney disease. Mostly that’s because I’ve had little to tell you – I’m still receiving dialysis three times a week and the sessions are progressing well. I’m feeling healthy and am still trying to fit as much as I can …
Did you know I have a playlist on my @LoisStrachan YouTube channel dedicated to answering some of the questions you have on how I do things as a blind woman? It’s called Blindness Tips, Tricks and Tools and includes demonstrations of me accomplishing everyday tasks The latest video I’ve shared is on the tools and …