Page 17 - Publishing Inspiration Christmas Card 2011
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Singing To The End Of Life
Without warning, and with no time to take
cover, a German shell exploded, causing
Tommy’s world to go black. When he awoke in
the field hospital, he could only see shadows,
which faded until his vision was gone
completely.
When Tommy returned from the war, his
determination and positive attitude amazed
everyone. Often, others were more concerned
about his disability than he was. He desired to
major in Dairy Management at the state
agricultural school, but those in charge
discouraged him, feeling his blindness was too
much to overcome.
Undaunted, he asked that they give him a
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