I also live in Florida and most crosswalks have beeps. Some even have a voice that says “Cross/go” and counts down the time you have left to cross (this is more common in high traffic areas)
They NEED to make these sound cross walks! All of the ones in my town have been updated for that to help the blind. Hopefully they will soon for you guys.
Challenger Girl Vlogs yeah! I was really surprised that they didn’t make noise here. I’m from Dublin and all our pedestrian crosses make a noises for when to cross, and the buttons that you press also vibrate if there’s too much noise. I thought that was done everywhere, because it should be.
Julie Ten agreed!!! Honestly it's very wrong on the town's part for not updating them yet for these major intersections. I just hope these videos perhaps will reach its way to the right people to have them changed.
In England, when it’s time to cross it makes a beeping sound, and by the button if you place your hand underneath there’s a knob that spins which indicates when to cross aswell.
+Hollie Mae The beeper can be omitted on some crossings usually when several independently operated crossings are close together such as at busy crossroads which generally have 2 or possibly even 3 crossings within feet of each other which don't all operate in sync. The beeper then could be a hazard as it's difficult to tell which crossing is actually signalling safe the tactile feedback is more specific and safer in those conditions.
This sounds crazy but I forgot about you being blind and filming until you said "I think I'm getting her in frame." You film so well. I've seen videos by sighted people that were so shaky it made me nauseous!
Sofia Brown thank you, it was truly scary! It takes a lot of faith and a lot of confidence to do something like that when you are completely blind. That is why I got very emotional after we made it to the other side safely. It’s scary doing a task like this anytime, but especially after only working with Arabella for three weeks.
Thank you so much, everyone tells me all the time how beautiful her eyes are. And that was a very emotional Crossing, did you see the clip I had edited out of this video that I posted in the following video? You’ll actually get to experience the fear I was feeling when I first attempted to cross the intersection. I ended up dropping my camera halfway through because I panicked. That’s why this Crossing you saw was super emotional. I was celebrating because it was the third time I crossed it and we did it with confidence!
I'll have to check that out next! I've been just clicking on random videos of yours. :) I know it's always said we take what we have for granted, and I know I definitely do. So I love to see how other people, with different challenges(IDK if that's the right word to use or not) navigate the world. When you'd be new area Antonia wasn't used to, did you still feel a bit safer than you do with Arabella who's still new? Or is it always the same kind of fear because, like you said, they can't tell you when the traffic has stopped and it's safe to cross.
Arabella's a good girl. Antonia would be proud. I have a senior dog myself she's 13 years old so Antonia is a little closer to my heart. They are both such sweet girls. With a sweet momma! Much love from Minnesota. We love your content.
Adam Blackwell for sure, a person needs training on how to read traffic and cross safely before attempting it on their own. And even though I have crossed at this intersection with Antonia several times, I wasn’t confident to cross it with Arabella until I had accomplished it a few times with an instructor. And no matter how many times I do this, is still always a little nerve-racking to say the least LOL.
I love how she looks up at you with her beautiful eyes so often bless her. Such a shame you have to work so hard to cross the street. In the UK all traffic light crossings have a small textured cone under the box where the button is which you can touch while you wait and it spins when the lights have changed to red and it should, theoretically, be safe to cross. Some of these crossings also beep. The only crossing points without a signal are on smaller roads or have a zebra crossing where drivers are legally required to stop if they see someone standing at the crossing.
The problem with the smaller streets is that often drivers feel the need to speed through. I live in a street full of houses with 2 primary schools near. Despite there being a lot of speed bumps cars speed through like there is no tomorrow. It's horrible for people who are old,unable to see and kids. I am happy with the main road infrastructure but I feel side roads in more residential areas need improvement.
I really wish people put more care into crosswalks and the beeping sounds. There was a school for the blind where I lived and the city it was in,mainly the surrounding area, had them but most the time they never worked! Drives me nuts. Stay safe joy.
I'm not sure if someone told you, but when she finished her cream, there was a white spot of it on her bottom lip - it looked like an adorable smile. Thank you for sharing these experiences with us.
I was waiting to hear the beeps signaling that the walk sign was up.... I just assumed that the signals everywhere had loud chirps when the walk sign is up like they do around my house. I'm not blind, but I can imagine How much harder it would be without those chirps!
Yes I was sainting for the same thing. Where I live the crossings chirp aswell. Furthermore, the button also starts to vibrate when it’s safe to cross, so that blind people can’t get confused at intersections with multiple crossings.
I'm a recent subscriber. I am not visually impaired or anything, but I find your videos to be very entertaining and educational. You're a very sweet woman, and your dogs are all so cute and amazing!
While watching the video, I had many emotions. From scary ( the crossing), I was surprised they didn't have a sound to tell you when it's was good to cross. At the end, it was joy to see you at Starbucks enjoying coffee and puchino. Hope you have a wonderful week.
I say this every video, but you are amazing Joy. The way you show your vulnerability is so powerful. Arabella looks at you with affirmation just as we look to Christ. Antonio used to look at you the same way when she was working. Your relationship with these beautiful creatures is so incredibly beautiful. May God continue to watch over you and keep you safe!!!!!
Joy, I want to thank you for making this channel. Before I started watching, I really didn't appreciate the challenges faced by people with limited eyesight. I have learned so much, and I hope to keep learning more from you with every video!
Jared Schwartz hey, that is so wonderful to hear!! Thank you for subscribing to my channel, each one of you all are inspiring me to keep doing what I’m doing. I can’t wait to hear more from you in future comments. There so many amazing adventures with Arabella to come! God bless and have a beautiful night :-)
Thank you so much for sharing with us. Great job Arabella, so proud of both of you. A new adventure together. I cried in joy when you made it to Starbucks..
Arabella has the cutest face while you were ending the video. Her head was slightly tilted and her eyes were wide open. Hopefully I described that well. I’m also visually impaired.
Oh my God Joy, I admire you alot even though I just seen few videos. God bless you, n yes ur dog is an angel. I lov dis video, especially wen u got imotional, made me emotional as well
Both you & Arabella are so brave & I give you allot of credit for going places that I would be afraid to do if I were blind. I guess if you didn’t, then you wouldn’t be living. You make a wonderful team.
That seemed like a very long walk..scary I am sure..so glad I have been a supporting member of Guiding Eyes for The Blind..thank God they provide these marvelous dogs to people like you who depend on them..the beauty and intelligence of these great doggies is astounding..Prayers for you and Your Best Angel..
This video was so humbling. When your guide dog found a chair. I was speechless. I have an interest. When I was very young I visited my Auntie in Scotland uk. She was blind. Her house was immaculate. She told me that she had only one rule. If. I picked anything up I should replace where it was. I had fantastic holidays staying with her. Recently I saw an advert for guide dogs for the Blind and am so proud to report that I have sponsored a guide dog puppy called Margo and she is doing really well. Thank for your wonderfull video ❤
Wow!!! Congratulation Arabella!! You’re such a good girl, keeping Mommy safe. Joy, you are so brave, I respect you so much. If only I had 1/4 of your confidence and incredible positive attitude. Have a great day and I hope you enjoyed your coffee!! XX
I could listen to your voice forever! It’s so pretty. I love your pup. I have a good laugh comparing Arabella to my dog Theo. He’s terrified of everything. I bought him new food bowls recently and he is afraid of them. He is a white Maltese around 10 pounds. And then there is brilliant Arabella leading you all the way to Starbucks and crossing roads.
When you were crossing the road I was getting worried. May I ask how a visually impaired person would hear an electric car. Sight or not, they can be practically silent. This was such a sweet video, I have so much respect for you and your dog. ❤️❤️❤️
How did this unfortunate happened that you lost you sight..? This is so confidence that u r showing..amazing spirit..hats off mrs. Love you all especially "Antonio" who made it so easy.
You started crying and I’m seriously empathic so I started crying too, you are so brave and I love that you do these videos, everyone should know how to help the blind, when I was very little, I lived with my grandmother and grandfather; my grandfather was completely blind and I learned very early on to give verbal cues for every little thing and I loved helping him to “see.”
Arabella was fabulous and so were you! I loved Arabella’s ears flapping when you were walking. Thank you for sharing your first journey to Starbucks ❤️⭐️❤️
The raw emotion really touched my heart. I can't imagine how scary it is navigating a loud, confusing world is, and to have to go through all of it again with a new angel. I am blessed to see your strength and determination to keep going and trying new things.
You are absolutely amazing. I would be terrified if I were in your shoes.......Just finished your video. God bless you sister. You see better then most who can see.
Am in love with your videos and your dogs. So sweet and amazing animals. This is the third one I watch and I just can't get enough. You and your dog are amazing. God bless you. 🐶💐🎉
I'm so happy I found your channel. I believe that blinded people see the world better than sighted people! I love your personality, your camera work and your lovely dog ☺️
Joy. I am learning so much....I thought guide dogs knew when to cross the street....I didn't know that it was up to the handler. I would be so scared to cross that intersection....it's HUGE...and I have my vision! Congratulations on getting your trusting companion Arabella! She is a GREAT dog!
Awesome, both of you. I live in New Brighton on the Wirral, across the river from Liverpool. The very first guide dog in the world was trained here. They created a dog school that trained dogs to guide men that had been blinded in the war.
This video made me smile so much! So happy I found your videos, I felt all your emotions with you. I am learning so much about the blind and I really am grateful for sharing your life with us.
Patricia Pp that really means so much, that is why I create these type of videos. A lot of people do not understand blindness and many of them view blindness as a death sentence. I want to open the eyes of the world to see that blindness can be amazing and beautiful! Yes it is scary at times, yes it can be very challenging at times, but through my loss of eyesight, I have gained so much incredible vision, Independence, confidence, freedom, and blessings. 💜
Dogs are like peoples children and i would hate to lose one that i would know as much as she knows these dogs and training them and I mean 2 so I am so glad that you stay positive and that you have so much trust in these dogs and that you care for them I cant imagine what you go through being blind
You are both so amazing. Your videos are so inspiring and remind me to not take things for granted. Arabella is such a beautiful and smart girl and she's definitely earned her puppuchino.
Her eyes are absolutely beautiful. Out of this world beautiful. This made me cry i couldnt imagine how scary that would be. Is there any way people can email or call the council to suggest traffic light/pedestrian crossings there? Its a busy road and it seems dangerous not only for blind or disabled
If that had been Antonia, she would not have wanted to go outside before getting her puppacino!! It won't take long for Arabella to get "addicted," LOL. You do an excellent job of keeping any fear that you might have crossing that busy street out of your voice. Always being upbeat certainly has a great effect on your dogs
Your videos are so inspiring. I find your optimism to be one of the most refreshing things on the internet. Please keep sharing with the rest of the world. This is something we all must learn from.
stumbled on one of your earlier video with Toni and just keep watching how Toni and Arabella working with you and guiding you.. wow they are amazing, i burst into tears on this one.. they are truly gold aren't they? and you Joy..wow i love your joy, confidence, cheerfullness..i love how you encourage and praise them..you guys are such a solid team !! ♥️
Hey Joy, I am also blind, and I got my first guide dog Ritz 2 years ago. I love what you are doing, by showing people what being blind is kind of like. You’re an inspiration to me. But I was wondering if you have any vision perception at all? I have very faint light perception. Lots of love :)
Alina Trebunskaya thank you so much, I very much enjoy opening the eyes of the world to see blindness in a different light. And to answer your question, no, I have no eyesight what so ever, no light perception at all. And congratulations on your first guide, these angels are truly life-changing aren’t they? God bless and have a beautiful night :-)
Joy Ross they are angels. And my doctor did say I could possibly lose the remaining light perception I do have, and I have noticed it fading. But that’s fine with me. Hope you have a good night too!
Joy Ross honest question.. how do you guys read and write comments!? Joy I love watching your videos! Your happiness makes me happy and you're a beautiful person. Lots of love.
You are such an inspiration and a beautiful human being! Heck, I’m afraid to cross a street.like that and I have full vision! She is a beautiful guide dog. I have a chocolate lab and her name is Gracie. Thank you for posting your wonderful videos and much love to you and the fur babies!❤️
I can’t imagine you being named anything either than Joy. Either your mom knew what you’d be like or you have fully embraced your namesake! Watching your videos always makes me cry but in the happy way haha
How wonderful! I'm so excited for you too and I wanted to get tears of joy. I'm sure it's scary. We talked about this last night on the phone. Arabella is awesome and so are you my sweet friend ♡..love you so much : -) talk to you!
I just came here from your other video of the part you edited out. You are amazing, Miss Bella is amazing. Thank you for sharing your experiences... as a sighted person I am so inspired by you, I can't imagine how much more magnified your inspiration is for the blind.
Joy I just discovered your channel and I just have to say, I am so moved by you. You radiate positivity and are such a beautiful person. Arabella is such a good guide dog and it was absolutely moving seeing you retire Toni and begin to trust Arabella. This video was so beautiful and moving.
Oh my god it's scary crossing streets even when you can see, I can't imagine how hard it is for you! So stressful, so much trust in your ears and your pup! And to have to learn to trust a new pup again.....you guys are doing so well and Isabella is such a good girl. May she lead you safely!
So proud of both of your bravery! I'm sure its much easier now if this is a year old video. I also want to offer my condolences on the loss of your other dog. Pets are hard enough to lose but when you rely on her like that it has to be so much worse. So many questions (they are just me being nosy and none of my business) about how you adapt your life skilks. Handling cash for example. Knowing how to tell if something is clean. Knowing how to tell if a pot is about to boil over or otherwise keeping safe in the kitchen. Do you have help setting things up? For example putting the cereal in the right container where you can find it? It fascinating and im sure quite clever the things you do differently.
Thank you, and yes, I couldn’t do anything I do without God giving me the strength and the faith. Did you see the other video of the Starbucks trip, talking about this scary moment when I crossed the intersection and the clip I had edited out of this video? If you really want to hear how scary and emotional this moment you just witness was, you have to watch this other video I’m linking below. A scary clip I edited out on my Starbucks trip. Must listen before watching the end.th-cam.com/video/XizEL2mUpjY/w-d-xo.html
ok I will! I have cerebral palsy from the hips down. I walk but, not too well these days. I feel like I'm always losing my balance. My twin brother trained guide dogs before he passed in October.
My face hurts from smiling so much! Truly a couple treasures, you two are. When I first started the video and saw the street it made me homesick for the Portland area - but then it turned out that's exactly where you were. LOL! Thank you for sharing all that you do.
I am from Bend and all the crowds/traffic in Portland make me freak out, and I am able to see...I can't even fathom how you must feel! I am so amazed by your determination and positive attitude!!! I had to subscribe! I also love your videos on how to guide a blind person properly, SO HELPFUL!
You inspire me and give me faith that people can do anything, you are so awesome joy! The portland OR area is crazy busy and you are so courageous for being so active and outgoing!!
Arabella is amazing guide bless her heart she shows her love towards you Joy. Joy your a beautiful and amazing woman your a true inspiration to all God Bless you in all your new adventures with Bella
That part at the other side of the crosswalk where you were sooo happy Bella got you across and remembering your last guide dog...that got me! I felt that way when I first did real work with my guide dog now and remembering my helper dog before this...It was like a step forward and a look back, so to speak, the feelings I'm sure...I still miss my first dog everyday...But when I met my current service dog, I saw such strength, life, love and personality...like my first dog had, but in his own way and it's been almost 5 years (his birthday is next month)...And I always tell him that my last dog taught me how to find good individuals in this world and so that's why my current dog is here now...I learned how to understand what personality is the right fit for me, so I tell my new dog that I could never have picked him if he wasn't REALLY special as well...Yeah, that was schmaltzy, but, there you go. 🎃😎👍👏✌️🖖🤘🙏🏽☯️ 🕊️ ☮️
i cannot believe that the intersections you cross dont have beeps for blind people.
The world is built for the comfort of able people and neurotypicals. If you fall out of those boxes you're screwed.
In florida they do. At least southeast florida.
They do in New Hampshire
I also live in Florida and most crosswalks have beeps. Some even have a voice that says “Cross/go” and counts down the time you have left to cross (this is more common in high traffic areas)
@@easytoslipE2S I live in Washington and whey cross walk in my city has them.
They NEED to make these sound cross walks! All of the ones in my town have been updated for that to help the blind. Hopefully they will soon for you guys.
Challenger Girl Vlogs yeah! I was really surprised that they didn’t make noise here. I’m from Dublin and all our pedestrian crosses make a noises for when to cross, and the buttons that you press also vibrate if there’s too much noise. I thought that was done everywhere, because it should be.
Julie Ten agreed!!! Honestly it's very wrong on the town's part for not updating them yet for these major intersections. I just hope these videos perhaps will reach its way to the right people to have them changed.
In England, when it’s time to cross it makes a beeping sound, and by the button if you place your hand underneath there’s a knob that spins which indicates when to cross aswell.
+Hollie Mae The beeper can be omitted on some crossings usually when several independently operated crossings are close together such as at busy crossroads which generally have 2 or possibly even 3 crossings within feet of each other which don't all operate in sync. The beeper then could be a hazard as it's difficult to tell which crossing is actually signalling safe the tactile feedback is more specific and safer in those conditions.
Julie Ten in Japan the cross walks sound like birds chirping!
This video brought tears to my eyes. You and Arabella work really well together. Thank you so much for sharing your life and experiences with us.
Why would you cry at this lmao?
Luke Sen that’s just rude. How about not judging people?
This sounds crazy but I forgot about you being blind and filming until you said "I think I'm getting her in frame." You film so well. I've seen videos by sighted people that were so shaky it made me nauseous!
I believe she uses a go pro.
how does she read comments?
@@chcocat her husband does it for her
She said in another video that she points the phone to where she hears the sounds
so glad you crossed safely. i was holding my breathe . i could only imagine actually being in your shoes.
Sofia Brown thank you, it was truly scary! It takes a lot of faith and a lot of confidence to do something like that when you are completely blind. That is why I got very emotional after we made it to the other side safely. It’s scary doing a task like this anytime, but especially after only working with Arabella for three weeks.
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Her eyes are so striking and I love how she constantly looks up at you. ❤️ I started crying when you started crying. I’m proud of you both.
Thank you so much, everyone tells me all the time how beautiful her eyes are. And that was a very emotional Crossing, did you see the clip I had edited out of this video that I posted in the following video? You’ll actually get to experience the fear I was feeling when I first attempted to cross the intersection. I ended up dropping my camera halfway through because I panicked. That’s why this Crossing you saw was super emotional. I was celebrating because it was the third time I crossed it and we did it with confidence!
I'll have to check that out next! I've been just clicking on random videos of yours. :) I know it's always said we take what we have for granted, and I know I definitely do. So I love to see how other people, with different challenges(IDK if that's the right word to use or not) navigate the world. When you'd be new area Antonia wasn't used to, did you still feel a bit safer than you do with Arabella who's still new? Or is it always the same kind of fear because, like you said, they can't tell you when the traffic has stopped and it's safe to cross.
Same!!!
First time I went to Starbucks they gave my service dog a pupachino and she loved it she almost ate the cup xD
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That was so nice of them!
Arabella's a good girl. Antonia would be proud. I have a senior dog myself she's 13 years old so Antonia is a little closer to my heart. They are both such sweet girls. With a sweet momma! Much love from Minnesota. We love your content.
I was surprised when you said the handler takes control of crossing the street. I always thought the dog led you across.
Yes Minnesota gang!
Anthony R. I’m a Minnesotan too!
When you initially learned to listen to the traffic did you practice with someone? I have no idea how you do it, it's remarkable.
Adam Blackwell for sure, a person needs training on how to read traffic and cross safely before attempting it on their own. And even though I have crossed at this intersection with Antonia several times, I wasn’t confident to cross it with Arabella until I had accomplished it a few times with an instructor. And no matter how many times I do this, is still always a little nerve-racking to say the least LOL.
I have to second his statement! I love watching your videos because you amaze me every time!!!!! Arabella is beautiful great new addition 💗💗💗
Joy Ross time to go before the city council and make your case known.
Deb long she said it was her first time going alone with arabella to Starbucks . Doubt it’s her first time ever in her life crossing a street alone
@Deb long she said she has crossed the street with her previous dog before. This was her first time with arabella alone. Is that not what she said?
I love how she looks up at you with her beautiful eyes so often bless her. Such a shame you have to work so hard to cross the street. In the UK all traffic light crossings have a small textured cone under the box where the button is which you can touch while you wait and it spins when the lights have changed to red and it should, theoretically, be safe to cross. Some of these crossings also beep. The only crossing points without a signal are on smaller roads or have a zebra crossing where drivers are legally required to stop if they see someone standing at the crossing.
Same in Germany/Berlin
The problem with the smaller streets is that often drivers feel the need to speed through. I live in a street full of houses with 2 primary schools near. Despite there being a lot of speed bumps cars speed through like there is no tomorrow. It's horrible for people who are old,unable to see and kids. I am happy with the main road infrastructure but I feel side roads in more residential areas need improvement.
I really wish people put more care into crosswalks and the beeping sounds. There was a school for the blind where I lived and the city it was in,mainly the surrounding area, had them but most the time they never worked! Drives me nuts. Stay safe joy.
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Not many sidewalks have the voice. Now I know why is there a voice speaker on the busy crosswalk on my college campus.
I'm not sure if someone told you, but when she finished her cream, there was a white spot of it on her bottom lip - it looked like an adorable smile. Thank you for sharing these experiences with us.
Your voice and attitude is so sweet. I can't
Hearing you get emotional just made me cry. You both are warriors!
I was waiting to hear the beeps signaling that the walk sign was up.... I just assumed that the signals everywhere had loud chirps when the walk sign is up like they do around my house. I'm not blind, but I can imagine How much harder it would be without those chirps!
Yes I was sainting for the same thing. Where I live the crossings chirp aswell. Furthermore, the button also starts to vibrate when it’s safe to cross, so that blind people can’t get confused at intersections with multiple crossings.
I'm a recent subscriber. I am not visually impaired or anything, but I find your videos to be very entertaining and educational. You're a very sweet woman, and your dogs are all so cute and amazing!
I cried with you! You are so SO BRAVE. Women NEED to see and hear and cherish your STRENGTH 💓
I just recently found your channel and you are a rockstar. I am not visually impaired but you send out such positive vibes
Arabella kept looking up at the camera and her little face is so adorable!!
Arabella has the best mom in the world! Love all the positive comments you make towards her the entire video :) very heartwarming
I got teary eyed when arabella found the pole she is such a good girl!! Update: omg and then I cried when you started crying! You both are amazing!
Makes you appreciate when you have all your senses in tac.
While watching the video, I had many emotions. From scary ( the crossing), I was surprised they didn't have a sound to tell you when it's was good to cross. At the end, it was joy to see you at Starbucks enjoying coffee and puchino. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Helene Parson totally agreed.. yeah i am from quebec, here they have those sounds at crossings that help u cross safely..
Wow, I’m so impressed and I can hear the pride and fear in your voice.... I’m going to binge watch all of your videos now. So inspiring. 🤗
I say this every video, but you are amazing Joy. The way you show your vulnerability is so powerful. Arabella looks at you with affirmation just as we look to Christ. Antonio used to look at you the same way when she was working. Your relationship with these beautiful creatures is so incredibly beautiful. May God continue to watch over you and keep you safe!!!!!
I wonder if it's a requirement for service dogs to be so adorable! 😭 She's darling!
You film better than 80% of sighted folks! Good on you.
Aww, I'm so proud of you and Arabella and glad that you both crossed safely. I can't imagine trying to do that.
Joy, I want to thank you for making this channel. Before I started watching, I really didn't appreciate the challenges faced by people with limited eyesight. I have learned so much, and I hope to keep learning more from you with every video!
Jared Schwartz hey, that is so wonderful to hear!! Thank you for subscribing to my channel, each one of you all are inspiring me to keep doing what I’m doing. I can’t wait to hear more from you in future comments. There so many amazing adventures with Arabella to come! God bless and have a beautiful night :-)
You and Arabella need to be in a Starbucks commercial. You really support them!
LOL, I do go there quite often with my Guide Dog 💛
Thank you so much for sharing with us. Great job Arabella, so proud of both of you. A new adventure together. I cried in joy when you made it to Starbucks..
Arabella has the cutest face while you were ending the video. Her head was slightly tilted and her eyes were wide open. Hopefully I described that well. I’m also visually impaired.
I never even thought about how difficult it can he for a blind person to simply cross a street. Thank you so much for this video.
Oh my God Joy, I admire you alot even though I just seen few videos. God bless you, n yes ur dog is an angel. I lov dis video, especially wen u got imotional, made me emotional as well
The both of you did so well! That's a long cross walk and so much traffic. It's scary for a sighted person sometimes.
Thank you Arabella for blessing Joy and helping be her eyes 💕💕
Both you & Arabella are so brave & I give you allot of credit for going places that I would be afraid to do if I were blind. I guess if you didn’t, then you wouldn’t be living. You make a wonderful team.
You are so completely impressive. So is Arabella.
That seemed like a very long walk..scary I am sure..so glad I have been a supporting member of Guiding Eyes for The Blind..thank God they provide these marvelous dogs to people like you who depend on them..the beauty and intelligence of these great doggies is astounding..Prayers for you and Your Best Angel..
This video was so humbling. When your guide dog found a chair. I was speechless.
I have an interest. When I was very young I visited my Auntie in Scotland uk. She was blind. Her house was immaculate. She told me that she had only one rule. If. I picked anything up I should replace where it was.
I had fantastic holidays staying with her. Recently I saw an advert for guide dogs for the Blind and am so proud to report that I have sponsored a guide dog puppy called Margo and she is doing really well.
Thank for your wonderfull video ❤
Wow!!! Congratulation Arabella!! You’re such a good girl, keeping Mommy safe. Joy, you are so brave, I respect you so much. If only I had 1/4 of your confidence and incredible positive attitude. Have a great day and I hope you enjoyed your coffee!! XX
Arabella is so smart😍 and when they crossed the streets she walked faster! Such a smart girl❤️❤️❤️
I could listen to your voice forever! It’s so pretty. I love your pup. I have a good laugh comparing Arabella to my dog Theo. He’s terrified of everything. I bought him new food bowls recently and he is afraid of them. He is a white Maltese around 10 pounds. And then there is brilliant Arabella leading you all the way to Starbucks and crossing roads.
Loved th8s so much Arabella is such a rock star leading you so beautifully ❤❤I was so very impressed by you both have a wonderful day!
When you were crossing the road I was getting worried. May I ask how a visually impaired person would hear an electric car. Sight or not, they can be practically silent. This was such a sweet video, I have so much respect for you and your dog. ❤️❤️❤️
It's also up to us drivers to be well aware what's in our path too💛
I think it's down to the drivers,luck and mainly the guide dogs to pull them back
5:30 I just wanna give you and Arabella big hugs. You're both so brave and strong.
How did this unfortunate happened that you lost you sight..? This is so confidence that u r showing..amazing spirit..hats off mrs. Love you all especially "Antonio" who made it so easy.
You started crying and I’m seriously empathic so I started crying too, you are so brave and I love that you do these videos, everyone should know how to help the blind, when I was very little, I lived with my grandmother and grandfather; my grandfather was completely blind and I learned very early on to give verbal cues for every little thing and I loved helping him to “see.”
Hi joy! Just finished watching this video. Very emotional watching Arabella guide you. Fur babies are so very smart and lovable!🤗💞
Arabella was fabulous and so were you! I loved Arabella’s ears flapping when you were walking. Thank you for sharing your first journey to Starbucks ❤️⭐️❤️
You are Superwoman personified! I feel a sense of pride and elation when I see you succeed in life despite all that you have gone and going through!
The raw emotion really touched my heart. I can't imagine how scary it is navigating a loud, confusing world is, and to have to go through all of it again with a new angel. I am blessed to see your strength and determination to keep going and trying new things.
You are absolutely amazing. I would be terrified if I were in your shoes.......Just finished your video. God bless you sister. You see better then most who can see.
Am in love with your videos and your dogs. So sweet and amazing animals. This is the third one I watch and I just can't get enough. You and your dog are amazing. God bless you. 🐶💐🎉
I'm so happy I found your channel. I believe that blinded people see the world better than sighted people!
I love your personality, your camera work and your lovely dog ☺️
You are such a great handler and Arabella does such a fantastic job.
Joy. I am learning so much....I thought guide dogs knew when to cross the street....I didn't know that it was up to the handler. I would be so scared to cross that intersection....it's HUGE...and I have my vision! Congratulations on getting your trusting companion Arabella! She is a GREAT dog!
Awesome, both of you. I live in New Brighton on the Wirral, across the river from Liverpool. The very first guide dog in the world was trained here. They created a dog school that trained dogs to guide men that had been blinded in the war.
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Arabella is so sweet! & You are too! As well as brave!!! Omg!
This video made me smile so much! So happy I found your videos, I felt all your emotions with you. I am learning so much about the blind and I really am grateful for sharing your life with us.
Patricia Pp that really means so much, that is why I create these type of videos. A lot of people do not understand blindness and many of them view blindness as a death sentence. I want to open the eyes of the world to see that blindness can be amazing and beautiful! Yes it is scary at times, yes it can be very challenging at times, but through my loss of eyesight, I have gained so much incredible vision, Independence, confidence, freedom, and blessings. 💜
It is wonderful to see how brave you are. My mother's parents were blind. Happy for you.
Dogs are like peoples children and i would hate to lose one that i would know as much as she knows these dogs and training them and I mean 2 so I am so glad that you stay positive and that you have so much trust in these dogs and that you care for them I cant imagine what you go through being blind
You are both so amazing. Your videos are so inspiring and remind me to not take things for granted. Arabella is such a beautiful and smart girl and she's definitely earned her puppuchino.
Arabella is so smart.. what a beautiful dog
Her eyes are absolutely beautiful. Out of this world beautiful. This made me cry i couldnt imagine how scary that would be. Is there any way people can email or call the council to suggest traffic light/pedestrian crossings there? Its a busy road and it seems dangerous not only for blind or disabled
If that had been Antonia, she would not have wanted to go outside before getting her puppacino!! It won't take long for Arabella to get "addicted," LOL. You do an excellent job of keeping any fear that you might have crossing that busy street out of your voice. Always being upbeat certainly has a great effect on your dogs
Her little whipped cream mustache ❤️❤️❤️ proud of you both 💙
Joy you made me cry hearing you cry. You're one of my favorite channels. I added you to my favorites playlist for my TH-cam followers to watch. 🥰
Your videos are so inspiring. I find your optimism to be one of the most refreshing things on the internet. Please keep sharing with the rest of the world. This is something we all must learn from.
stumbled on one of your earlier video with Toni and just keep watching how Toni and Arabella working with you and guiding you.. wow they are amazing, i burst into tears on this one.. they are truly gold aren't they? and you Joy..wow i love your joy, confidence, cheerfullness..i love how you encourage and praise them..you guys are such a solid team !! ♥️
Hey Joy, I am also blind, and I got my first guide dog Ritz 2 years ago. I love what you are doing, by showing people what being blind is kind of like. You’re an inspiration to me. But I was wondering if you have any vision perception at all? I have very faint light perception. Lots of love :)
Alina Trebunskaya thank you so much, I very much enjoy opening the eyes of the world to see blindness in a different light. And to answer your question, no, I have no eyesight what so ever, no light perception at all. And congratulations on your first guide, these angels are truly life-changing aren’t they? God bless and have a beautiful night :-)
Joy Ross they are angels. And my doctor did say I could possibly lose the remaining light perception I do have, and I have noticed it fading. But that’s fine with me. Hope you have a good night too!
Joy Ross honest question.. how do you guys read and write comments!? Joy I love watching your videos! Your happiness makes me happy and you're a beautiful person. Lots of love.
Dan Dan she has a video explaining this. Technology exists that will read to you, and you can type with your voice.
Hi Alina! Sending you lots of positive thoughts :) Never lose heart!
You are such an inspiration and a beautiful human being! Heck, I’m afraid to cross a street.like that and I have full vision! She is a beautiful guide dog. I have a chocolate lab and her name is Gracie. Thank you for posting your wonderful videos and much love to you and the fur babies!❤️
I like to think I am brave. This is beyond beautiful and amazing.
I can’t imagine you being named anything either than Joy. Either your mom knew what you’d be like or you have fully embraced your namesake! Watching your videos always makes me cry but in the happy way haha
Yikes ... So Proud of BOTH of you. You are my kind of people. xoxoxoxoxxo
This made me cry buckets. So proud of you both. Takes a lot of courage to be able to do this!
How wonderful! I'm so excited for you too and I wanted to get tears of joy. I'm sure it's scary. We talked about this last night on the phone. Arabella is awesome and so are you my sweet friend ♡..love you so much : -) talk to you!
I just came here from your other video of the part you edited out. You are amazing, Miss Bella is amazing. Thank you for sharing your experiences... as a sighted person I am so inspired by you, I can't imagine how much more magnified your inspiration is for the blind.
she looks so determined to keep you safe i love it
Joy I just discovered your channel and I just have to say, I am so moved by you. You radiate positivity and are such a beautiful person. Arabella is such a good guide dog and it was absolutely moving seeing you retire Toni and begin to trust Arabella. This video was so beautiful and moving.
Oh my god it's scary crossing streets even when you can see, I can't imagine how hard it is for you! So stressful, so much trust in your ears and your pup! And to have to learn to trust a new pup again.....you guys are doing so well and Isabella is such a good girl. May she lead you safely!
very good girl Arabella!! good job! Good job to you to joy. Amazing work this is Mandy again.
I love your videos! This made me cry 😭. You are so inspiring. Many blessings
I love you so much joy. Your family is amazing you are a great person and a freind congratulations on making it to Starbucks
Joy!! You are such a Joy to watch❤️
And your guiding angel is such a beautiful smart girl. ❤️
Awe, thank you so much,
Well I just sobbed like a small child. What an amazing dog and what an amazing relationship between you both.
You walk fast! Amazing how both of your guide dogs assist you.
Omg. I totally asked you this question last night. Arabella did AMAZING!!!
So proud of both of your bravery! I'm sure its much easier now if this is a year old video. I also want to offer my condolences on the loss of your other dog. Pets are hard enough to lose but when you rely on her like that it has to be so much worse.
So many questions (they are just me being nosy and none of my business) about how you adapt your life skilks. Handling cash for example. Knowing how to tell if something is clean. Knowing how to tell if a pot is about to boil over or otherwise keeping safe in the kitchen. Do you have help setting things up? For example putting the cereal in the right container where you can find it? It fascinating and im sure quite clever the things you do differently.
Joy- You must have tremendous faith in the Lord. This video brought me to tears. God bless you & Arabella!
Thank you, and yes, I couldn’t do anything I do without God giving me the strength and the faith. Did you see the other video of the Starbucks trip, talking about this scary moment when I crossed the intersection and the clip I had edited out of this video? If you really want to hear how scary and emotional this moment you just witness was, you have to watch this other video I’m linking below.
A scary clip I edited out on my Starbucks trip. Must listen before watching the end.th-cam.com/video/XizEL2mUpjY/w-d-xo.html
ok I will! I have cerebral palsy from the hips down. I walk but, not too well these days. I feel like I'm always losing my balance. My twin brother trained guide dogs before he passed in October.
My face hurts from smiling so much! Truly a couple treasures, you two are. When I first started the video and saw the street it made me homesick for the Portland area - but then it turned out that's exactly where you were. LOL! Thank you for sharing all that you do.
I am from Bend and all the crowds/traffic in Portland make me freak out, and I am able to see...I can't even fathom how you must feel! I am so amazed by your determination and positive attitude!!! I had to subscribe! I also love your videos on how to guide a blind person properly, SO HELPFUL!
She looks at you with the upmost care that dog
Labs are such smart and beautiful dogs.
You inspire me and give me faith that people can do anything, you are so awesome joy! The portland OR area is crazy busy and you are so courageous for being so active and outgoing!!
Joy, you and Arabella always make my day so bright. Filled with life and Love, we send all our Love to you, Arabella and family,
Yay! Thank you so much!
Arabella is amazing guide bless her heart she shows her love towards you Joy. Joy your a beautiful and amazing woman your a true inspiration to all God Bless you in all your new adventures with Bella
Thank you so much!
Labs are the absolute best dogs in the world, they love their owners, they obey their owners they are wonderful.
i love her, she said such a lovely day sun is shining
That part at the other side of the crosswalk where you were sooo happy Bella got you across and remembering your last guide dog...that got me! I felt that way when I first did real work with my guide dog now and remembering my helper dog before this...It was like a step forward and a look back, so to speak, the feelings I'm sure...I still miss my first dog everyday...But when I met my current service dog, I saw such strength, life, love and personality...like my first dog had, but in his own way and it's been almost 5 years (his birthday is next month)...And I always tell him that my last dog taught me how to find good individuals in this world and so that's why my current dog is here now...I learned how to understand what personality is the right fit for me, so I tell my new dog that I could never have picked him if he wasn't REALLY special as well...Yeah, that was schmaltzy, but, there you go. 🎃😎👍👏✌️🖖🤘🙏🏽☯️ 🕊️ ☮️