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Jan. 1, 2020
Yes World, There is a Santa Claus!
by BCB Member Martin Smith
The long cottony beard dressed in a red and white suit, on a sleigh of toys, drifting along a long and arduous route. with eight, no nine trusty reindeer leading the way is the one being referred to on this particular day. Santa brings gifts to every good little boy and girl on Christmas Eve all over the world. At least, that is what we are taught, all God’s children are supposed to have this thought.
Actually here is the deal, these things about Santa are about the way we feel. The sounds of Christmas bells chiming, delivering hearts bursting with brotherhood and joy is the spirit of old saint Nick bringing things to every girl and boy.
A glistening star perched aloft the tree twinkling. Multi-colored lights breathe a Christmas tree to life, while holly dabbles the walls with Christmas cheer. A jaded green Christmas Wreath leans against the door shouting Christmas is near. Silver and gold garland wrap the tree in a cool embrace as dangling little snowmen carry candy canes to hook upon a place. Gathering angels sing and jingle bells ring a Christmas tune as colored bulbs bolster branches to festoon. licking tasty flames flicker and flash as they chew brown logs to gray ash while warming generous souls as sugar plumbs dance around the punch bowl. Empty stockings parade along the hearth to dangle above the fire, hoping to be filled with anxious children’s desire.
Pine scent lingers throughout the room like yellow-green mistletoe continuing to bloom, All the decorations soothe and caress a happy holiday. Family members gather from across the way. Sharing treasures with each other mom gives to dad and sister gives to brother. The most special gift favored over all is the one for the child so cute and small. Bright shiny eyes and a smiling tiny face is something given from God’s grace. Like Wise men bringing myrrh, frankincense and gold . Most gifts make us cheerful, no matter how old. Especially the main gift from heaven God gave , the gift of Jesus whose sent to save. If we know in our heart and believe with our soul that we are his children, this part we know. The lord and Santa could be one in the same, they are both so giving at least that is their aim. God’s gift is Jesus who died on that cross, we are his children and he is the boss. They both are so loving and giving bringing gifts to the living. The one who slides down dark chimneys like a thief in the night could be God, or Santa, no…. which one is right? However, the greatest gift of them all is the gift given from God of which there would be no Christmas without, John 3:16 is the verse people should shout. Precious Angels sprout from heaven above as they disseminate God’s gracious love.
Nov. 2019
BCB’s Board President Honored at Kentucky Council of the Blind’s Annual Conference
LEXINGTON, KY – Bluegrass Council of the Blind’s (BCB) Board President, Judy Potter, was honored at the 46th annual Kentucky Council of the Blind’s (KCB) conference in Louisville, November 16.
Potter, a lifetime member of KCB, received the Lewis and Anna Rose Cane Award, which is presented to an individual or organization that has repeatedly “gone the extra mile” to advocate for the rights of blind and visually impaired people throughout Kentucky.
KCB awards committee member Paula Wiese said the criteria of “going the extra mile” made the selection an easy one when it came to Judy Potter because “she has done just that in advocating for the rights of blind and visually impaired in Kentucky.”
Potter, originally from Elkhorn City, Kentucky, graduated from the University of Kentucky with an Associate degree in Business and was the first paid Executive Director of BCB. Visually impaired since 1981, she has been a member of BCB since 1995. Prior to working at BCB, Potter worked for Appalachian Regional Hospitals, Island Creek Coal Company, Clean Living Center (formerly Oreck) and presently works with her son at Bob’s Heating & Air. She has served on the State Rehabilitation Council and been a volunteer with the Daughters of the American Revolution-Pikeville Chapter, the Lexington Lions Club and the woman’s political group. She loves to attend auctions and works at Keeneland Race Track during the spring and fall meets.
“We couldn’t be more proud of the committee’s choice for this award,” stated BCB Executive Director Theresa Thomas. “Judy has dedicated so much of herself to better the lives of others, not just the visually impaired, but she continues to go the extra mile for the MANY organizations she serves. We are so grateful for her time and dedication and she certainly deserves to be recognized for her service and commitment!”
The mission of Bluegrass Council of the Blind is to provide resources and services to all people affected by a loss of sight, improving lives for all by empowering persons with a loss of vision to continue living independently as productive, contributing members of their community and to educate the public on the rights, abilities and needs of the blind and visually impaired. Services are available to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by the effects of a loss of sight. For more information, call 859-259-1834.
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