This sweet Letter to the Editor appeared in last Sunday’s Chicago Tribune.
Love of life
I enjoyed Beth Finke’s essay about Nancy Faust (“As the pipe organ melodies fade away,” Commentary, Sept. 28). Nancy must have been flattered to hear such praise from someone who relies on her music to stay in the game. Nancy was able to make little editorial comments through her music, using her intelligence, her wit and her sense of irony. After reading Beth’s piece, my friends and I reminisced about our favorite Nancy tunes. This piece brought up memories for all of us who spend time at White Sox park. Perhaps more important, Beth’s story brings us into her world.
Here’s a woman who is a great baseball fan and, as an adult, loses her sight. She doesn’t let this keep her from enjoying the things she loves. I suspect her ballgame may be much richer using the sounds of the Cell than those of us with all our sight and hearing.Beth’s experiences provide such an opportunity for learning the coping skills and adaptability needed by the blind. I also learned more about bravery and love of life.
– Susan Ohde, Chicago
Wow! Is this a “first” – letter to the editor? You are touching people in so many ways. AND the reader “got it”!
NICE!!!
Well put by Susan, and you!
Beth, Joe , my husband was reading last Sundays paper when he said, “listen to this ” . He read the editorial aloud, and by the time he reached the end, I was going or should I say passionately yelling , “YES, she gets what its all about, and that is the bigger picture once one realizes the source of those Nancy ‘s music praises. I hope Ms. Ohde becomes aware of your blog and she will continue to be a follower of one amazing woman. I will miss your visits at the park but am comforted knowing we can stay connected. Technology sure has its wonderful points. Nancy Faust
I love it when Nancy Faust herself comments here. So cool!
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