Blurry bowls and a White stick
Ok so I've joined the local bowls club. This may seem a little strange for someone with visual issues, but it has been a breath of fresh air. The people helping us to learn have been fab and very patient - which is a blessing in itself. The picture I've uploaded is of a wood, that's the correct terminology, which I bowled during a training session. As you can see, I got quite close to the jack - which is a miracle as I can't see the jack clearly. A few of us are so looking forward to being fully integrated into the club and when I get my eyes back - who knows what will happen next. Another thing which has happened this week is I've got a white stick. This may seem a little OTT, but outside I am a walking accident waiting to happen. I can't see cars coming towards me, which is problematic when I walk everywhere. I often bump into things and sometimes nearly people. So this just warns people around me that I am having difficulty seeing and to beware of me being