Hi Joy im 15 years old and I have the exact same disease as you including the arthritis and everything I was also diagnosed a the same age as you, 3. Watching this made me cry so much I never thought I'd find someone with the same issues as me. I have recently lost most of my vision on my right eye and can only see movement and my left is also my good eye but I can see very little from it . I have had over 36 surgeries I am terrified that one day I will also be completely blind. Im currently in therapy and suffering through really bad anxiety and depression because of it all. It's hard growing up like this im im highschool and I get made fun of a lot as well. You're very inspirational and this helped me more than you can imagine. If there's anyway I can contact you and like talk to you more Id really appreciate it. It would be nice to talk to someone who finally understands what it's like to suffer through this.
Hi, it is so wonderful to meet you. I'm terribly sorry that you are going through so much. I know exactly what you're facing and I would love to connect with you to give you any advice or encouragement. Are you on Facebook? You can look me up on "through the eyes of joy". You can also message me on my regular FB page Joy Ross. I look forward to hearing from you so I can learn more about you. You are going to get through this, your life can be beautiful even if you have to live in the dark. My life is amazing! I am happier now Blind then when I could see. You see, I have had to choose joy. Joy is a choice, an attitude of the heart. God bless you
Hi Sonora, thank you so much for your lovely comment below. To answer your question about what I can see… I see complete darkness. I have no light perception in either eye but the really neat thing is, is that it doesn't feel like I live in darkness. My brain remembers what it's like to see everything, even my reflection. When my hand touches a Mira I can see my face. I will actually get dressed, pose in Front of the Mira to see what I look like and my brain fills in the rest LOL. Blindness isn't so bad. I actually feel like I see more than someone who has eyesight. I hope this answers your question and thank you so much for taking the time to write me. God bless, Joy :-)
I'm really happy to hear that I pray that God maintains your spirit and attitude. I pray that one day Blindness and all other disablilties will be history here on earth.
i thought i was the only 1. i had much better vision but due to rp my sight is very poor...but like u i have memories of myself and the world around me so my mind can imagine visually what im doing in realtime like kissing someone or waving my hand in front of my face. i cant see it but i see it in my minds eye. guess thats why i always watch movies that i saw as a kid over and over again. i remember the exact facial expressions and body movements that happened in a scene or if was an action scene i would remember exactly how the guy kicked ass and took names lol thanks 4 sharing.
+rogelio maldonado Hey Regelio, I see you said you have RP as retinitis pigmentosa? Which I also have RP since 1997 and my vision had change little over bit over the years. Last year i had genetic eye test done and it came back RP as Usher type ll A. I also been hard of hearing since 1982 and my hearing had change little bit. For now i am still drive during day time and few things, but i notice my side vision and below vision is pretty much gone and my biggest fear is going blind completely. My RP and other thing going on my life been huge stress and my health had decline pretty quick and i try pull myself out of this and only way is for me able to accept my RP completely. Joy , I love your energy, spunky positive attitude and i wish i can be more like you. By the way you are gorgeous.
+earthz1 - screen readers exist. one of the better ones in NVDA developed and maintained by a group in Australia. There aren't very good ones for Linux. She likely uses that type of assistive technology.
My first girlfriend was blind from birth due to retrolental fibroplasia (destruction of the retinas due to overly rich oxygen in her incubator) Back in 1953 she was a preemie and only weighed 3 pounds and was a miracle to have survived at all. She was so profoundly blind the she could only distinguish between light and dark. I found her sweet, sociable, adventurous, and most of all happy. I learned a LOT from her.
Your name says it all. I just accidently came across your video and I am touched. You are a great person and I wish Your eyes were healed but you have learned how to live without them more than most people do with them. Congratulations and know that one day God will reward you for such a valiant fight. Great job Joy Ross! :)
Hello Joy, I am a 24-years-old Spanish girl who has heard your words. I admire you deeply, you are an example to follow, an example of strength, of someone real, of someone human, of someone who speaks from the heart, and an example of someone who shine with a special beauty, both inside and out. You have inspired me, you have touched my heart. Thank you so much ❤❤⭐😊
It is so very lovely to meet you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a sweet message. Messages like yours truly brightened my day and are one of the reasons I continue to make these videos. Would love to hear from you again, have a gorgeous day! God bless :-)
@@JoyRoss i have one eye that is weaker then the other so i wear glasses to correct it i am NOT blind my left and right retina are not going to go bad now or detach
Hi everyone this is Joy Ross. If you want to follow me on Facebook you can find me on my inspirational page called "through the eyes of joy". Thank you all for your encouraging comments. :-)
Joy Ross I just watched your video today and I think its so inspirational, sight is something that we often take for granted and seeing your video is just another reminder that we should always count our blessings. I prayed to God that he will restore your sight one day. I think you're a wonderful women and you've made me see that there is hope without sight and I think you're an encouragement to blind people all over the world. Watching your video has encouraged me to see through my heart and not just through my eyes. I have a question: when you say "your world turned black/dark" do you mean that figuratively or do you literally just see black? I hope I'm not coming across as impolite, I'm just wondering what a blind person with NLP sees. God bless you and your family.
Hello Joy, I am 15, and I was born with unilateral microphthalmia (an underdeveloped eye). My other eye is perfectly fine, but I couldn't accept the fact that I was blind in one of my eyes. I also struggled with my confidence because the micro eye doesn't match my healthy eye. It took me years to realize how blessed I really am. Fortunately, I came to terms with this and had a prosthetic shell done which made my confidence skyrocket. Thanks for the inspiring video!
Joy, you are SO amazing ! I live my life ungrateful everyday and I'm not blind. I am suicidal and depressed all the time. I can't believe you can live with such a positive attitude despite your infirmities ! I am so intrigued by your life story. Antonio is beautiful! Thank you so much ! You have made me question myself "if a blind woman can live life fulfilled what is my excuse ?" Thank you! God is truly using you to encourage others. May God bless you!
My daughter accidentally scratched my cornea top to bottom with her fingernail. For a couple of days I could not open my eyes. It was so hard trying help with the kids and I can not imagine how hard it is for you. You are very strong. I was already on a path to help people in need but this little accident is another catalyst to push me on with raising money for medical research to help all those in need.
When you said you had uveitis my heart sank. I was diagnosed with chronic iritis (which is similar to uveitis but my body only attacks my iris). Mine isn’t caused by arthritis but by a gene defect called hla-b27. Without modern medicine and steroid eye drops I would be completely blind too. My first flair up was so bad and took so long to diagnose I did almost lose my vision in my right eye. Your story is so inspiring. I will never take my vision for granted ❤️❤️
My mom sees better every time I donate to Benny Hinn's ministry. I give $25 or $50 every month or when I need to. I felt healing just by praying blessings for Benny Hinn's ministry. He has a very powerful Christian healing ministry and you can attend his healing crusades, people get healed at them.
Joy, thank you for making this video. My wife has suffered double retina detachments and has gone through 8+ surgeries as her vision progressively worsened over the course of 1 year. We have a 1 year old son she has never seen before, up until recently she saw his face for a day but her vision began to worsen again. I had to send her this video so she may listen to your story and find motivation to stay strong and live life.
What an inspiration...to be able to be happy and be positive after that, that takes a very strong a person. People who have to life with disabilities, those are the people who I respect the most out there. Bless you all people.
I had not heard your story. Thanks for sharing your video once again. You are a strong lady. Your voice has such a good tone to it at all times. Take care.
Thank you for inspiring me! I'm a mom of two girls with a wonderful husband as well. I'm losing my vision and I'm doing my best to adapt and live life to it's fullest. You've been a big help.
Oh that is so wonderful to hear! And I would love to encourage you as much as I can, it’s not easy, but I am so grateful you have a wonderful family full of so much love. Please reach out if you need any encouragement or advice, with faith, hope, joy, and love we can do this! 💛
Oh Joy, this made me cry. Not because of the sadness but because I admire your strength and positivity. You're such a great human. Thank you for sharing this with us
Perhaps the one thing I find most in your videos is the courage to continue even when things are difficult because, to paraphrase you, there is always hope.
I have been watching your channel everyday since I stumbled on it. I love your happiness and your joy for life and everything. Your strength and your believe is so incredible. But I do wonder have you ever had a complete moment of just despair?
Hi Songwon, for some reason it wouldn't let me reply directly to your comment below. It is so very nice to meet you and I would love to get to know you too :-)… Are you on Facebook? if so please look me up and friend me. You can also contact me through my inspirational FB page called "through the eyes of joy". I hope you get this message and I look forward to meeting you. All the best, Joy :-)
Hi Joy. I’m 26 years old and I’m touched by your story. I live with Autism. Not the same thing as blindness, but still a disability. Like you learning to see in other ways, I have had to learn to function differently then the average person. I’m so touched that you have not let a disability stop you from living your best authentic life. It’s something I struggle with every day just trying to accept and be happy with what God has given me. Watching your video always bring me back up when I’m feeling down about it. Thank you for being the best you!
As my Mother went blind before she died I remember I "hurt" so bad for her. I became her eyes learning to describe everything around her in as much vivid detail as I could and learned to do. I learned however that it was I who was actually more impaired than she was because she adapted to her new reality wonderfully, and never ever complained. She was the inspiration in my life. Thank you for sharing (your inner) Joy!
I feel your pain baby girl I was litteraly diagnosed last Fiday 7-13-2018. I woke up Thursday 6-19-2018 I woke up with a black spot in my lower left eye. IT wouldn't even bother me till Friday 6-20-3028 when I awoke to half my sight in my left eye was gone. My wife took me to my Dr.s office we talked to his nurse and asked for a list of the drugs I take because I thought I had mixed something the wrong way. We decided to talk to my Dr. the next Friday when I had an appointment scheduled. Well the morning of the next Friday my left eye was gone. I forgot to mention I had already lost most of my sight in my right eye to a stroke back in 2003. So what had been my week eye for the past few years had overnight become all I had left. ( very little) So on Friday 13th 2018 I took a field of vision test that showed I was legaly Blind. No hope of it coming back and more than likely I will loose the rest over time as I age. It seems they now think I got off lightly in 2003 but wasn't as lucky this time with another stroke. It has been a real month this past one we lost my wife's service dog to a speeding motorist. On a better note my anti depressants are working good I haven't shed a tear over this new development yet. sorry to hear about your lose, I am lucky in that respect My children are all raised and on their own we help out with the Grandchildren when we can. One thing that worries me about all this is my wife is now our only driver and she has full body seizures were she looses physical control. The good book says he wont send you more than he sends you strength to bear, I must be stronger than I think. Keep the faith baby girl and be safe always.
I know I commented on a previous video but I'm going to say it again, you are so incredible and I am in tears because of the overwhelming positivity you radiate. I never heard of this condition before, and your channel came up on my suggestions and I believe God led me to watch your videos. I am genuinely overwhelmed with hope and joy about life in general and I honestly have no words you are literally just so amazing. I had to say that! :)
I must say that you're a very strong lady. If I ever lost my sight I wouldn't know what to do. My life would be shattered in million pieces. I admire the will you have to still be so happy with your life. I hope that one day in the future all blindness can be cured. Keep living happy.
So happy my wife and I found your channel. You are an inspiration and you have the sweetest, warmest energy! We are both ill ourselves, me with a serious Autoimmune condition and my wife with a mild traumatic brain injury, vision and ear issues. We try to appreciate everything we still have and make the most of it. Thank you :)
Hi I recently came across a wonderful person on youtube who previously had a stroke and is blind for now, and it made me down a bit, and your vid brings nice comforting words.
Hello Joy you are an inspiration to all that are blind overcoming the darkness you may see with the light in your heart. I personally am not blind I am a bilateral amputee and this has not stop me from traveling hiking camping or just living life to the fullest. Joy your such a beautiful women in and out. God Bless you and your family I have watched many of your videos your a true inspiration
Joy, you are a beautiful woman inside and out. I came across your story while researching about what it's like living as a blind person in 2014 with technology etc, for a movie idea. Thank you for sharing.
You're an inspiration Joy Ross. I love your story and determination. I also appreciate your quote in the beginning. Just simply amazing how strong you are. God bless you and your family.
Joy you are such an inspiration. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your videos. You absolutely radiate positivity and confidence and your story touched me. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Joy, just wanted to say that you're one beautiful special person! God has a special purpose for every one of us and I know you found yours. Thank you for all the people you have inspired and continue to inspire. God bless you! 😁
I just stumbled upon your channel due to the fact that my husband and I are about to adopt a girl who is completely blind in one eye and has had sight restored in the other. I am trying to learn all I can about this world of loosing sight so that I can better help her. We are thankful she does have sight in in eye but I know she still has struggles. Thank you for your transparency and beautiful spirit!! Despite your struggles you are such an encouragement and light. God bless...
This was very beautiful the way you told your story. It is very brave of you to tell your story on such a big platform such as youtube. Wonderful video, keep staying positive.
Joy, I can listen to you forever. You brought tears to my eyes listening to your story. I am so touched beyond words..thank you my sweet friend for who you are. You're an angel as well..♡ God is good..Phil 4:13 :-) Gayle....keep looking up...
Whew this made me emotional! Your cheerfulness is so inspirational. I have anxiety and probably depression and some health problems and I’m trying hard to find happiness at the moment because I’m also grieving. But I have two daughters ages 3 and 7 and I want to be the best me possible for me and for them. Your videos are helping to lift my spirit so thank you for that.
Being a puppy raiser, you inspired me to give more than 100% in training Stanley to be that super hero for another beautiful person as yourself. Thank you again. God is good all the time.
I think you are a very strong woman and I love the fact that you say your blessed because you are...and your a very beautiful woman both inside and out..God bless you
Such a wonderful gal. Thank you for doing these videos. They are empowering to all of us whom have disabilities not just visual disabilities. Hug the puppers for all of us
This is so inspirational! I've always wanted to help train service dogs, for the deaf and the blind. The most touching part was when you described how your daughters also disappeared. That has to be so so so hard, but I hope they're both okay, and I know you've inspired me and everyone else who watches this video. Thank you so much for sharing! ~Jocelyn
wow i feel like it would hurt to put the prosthetic eye in. aw i’m so sorry this has happened to you joy. 🥺💓 i hope you are all doing so much better. 💜😭
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am writing a book where the main character is blind and this story helped me to see blindness in a different way.
ran across your page two days ago and decided to go all the way back so i can get to know you.your strength is what i long for . this video made me cry . the joy you find in life i crave . i wish to be like you
You are such a great inspiration! I have just started watching your videos and you have taught me so much about blindness and about life. Thank you for being so awesome you rock!
You are so strong and hopeful. It's so amazing. I discovered your channel today and I'm impressed. i see everything but living in darkness but you giving me power. Thank You !!!!
Hi i saw your recents videos and decided to have a look at your first video. You have an amazing ability to express yourself. You should write a book about your story. It will help ang give hope to others. Life is different for all of us. And it’s amazing to see a free woman like you are. A great mother and wife. Thank you for being so strong and motivational . You are amazing.
I knew it!! Had seen many of your other videos and sensed that God was/is in control of your life!! Thank You Lord for taking care of my sister, Joy!! I have to say that you are even more beautiful with you prosthetic eyes OUT......if that is possiblel Remember.... always run TO the people that other people run FROM...you will be blessed!!
Hi, I am glad I found your channel Joy. You are very awesome and such a likable person! You and Antonia both make me smile watching your videos! Sending you good vibes and p.s. I would totally give you a big hug 💚
Hi Joy im 15 years old and I have the exact same disease as you including the arthritis and everything I was also diagnosed a the same age as you, 3. Watching this made me cry so much I never thought I'd find someone with the same issues as me. I have recently lost most of my vision on my right eye and can only see movement and my left is also my good eye but I can see very little from it . I have had over 36 surgeries I am terrified that one day I will also be completely blind. Im currently in therapy and suffering through really bad anxiety and depression because of it all. It's hard growing up like this im im highschool and I get made fun of a lot as well. You're very inspirational and this helped me more than you can imagine. If there's anyway I can contact you and like talk to you more Id really appreciate it. It would be nice to talk to someone who finally understands what it's like to suffer through this.
Hi, it is so wonderful to meet you. I'm terribly sorry that you are going through so much. I know exactly what you're facing and I would love to connect with you to give you any advice or encouragement. Are you on Facebook? You can look me up on "through the eyes of joy". You can also message me on my regular FB page Joy Ross. I look forward to hearing from you so I can learn more about you. You are going to get through this, your life can be beautiful even if you have to live in the dark. My life is amazing! I am happier now Blind then when I could see. You see, I have had to choose joy. Joy is a choice, an attitude of the heart. God bless you
+Joy Ross I just messaged you on Facebook (:
Today some girls were making fun of me and i know how you feel
+Jules M -- Hang in there. Stay patient and positive and most times, things have a way of working out. I hope any future surgeries are successful.
Praying for you are you still able to see at all ?
She is gorgeous! Wowwww
Thank you, :-)
you have the worlds most
beautiful personality :)
Ya she is. inside even more than outside if that's even possible.
Thank you all for your sweet comments :-). I love sharing my story to help others, this is my purpose and joy in life :-). ~Joy Ross
how u post this if you blind!?
Oasis Flame there is a program for people who are blind can use..it's called JAWS.it's a screen reading
Oasis Flame
She can hear and read & type on a braille-keyboard.
Joy Ross
hi I was just diagnosed with uviaties and I'm at risk of losing my vision AND I'M SO SCARED AND UR STORY HELP ME THANK YOU
I'm losing my sight too and my biggest fear is not seeing my kids faces when they grow up
Do you have an update? Hope everything is fine
Yea, hope everything is ok. Wish you everything good!
@@Eric-sh4lm Maybe he cant read the comments because he lost his eyesight :(
@@NilsRuben24 I’ll take that as a joke but in case you’re serious. You’re phone has a dictation mode so it can read it for you
Hi Sonora, thank you so much for your lovely comment below. To answer your question about what I can see… I see complete darkness. I have no light perception in either eye but the really neat thing is, is that it doesn't feel like I live in darkness. My brain remembers what it's like to see everything, even my reflection. When my hand touches a Mira I can see my face. I will actually get dressed, pose in Front of the Mira to see what I look like and my brain fills in the rest LOL. Blindness isn't so bad. I actually feel like I see more than someone who has eyesight. I hope this answers your question and thank you so much for taking the time to write me. God bless, Joy :-)
I'm really happy to hear that I pray that God maintains your spirit and attitude. I pray that one day Blindness and all other disablilties will be history here on earth.
i thought i was the only 1. i had much better vision but due to rp my sight is very poor...but like u i have memories of myself and the world around me so my mind can imagine visually what im doing in realtime like kissing someone or waving my hand in front of my face. i cant see it but i see it in my minds eye. guess thats why i always watch movies that i saw as a kid over and over again. i remember the exact facial expressions and body movements that happened in a scene or if was an action scene i would remember exactly how the guy kicked ass and took names lol thanks 4 sharing.
+rogelio maldonado Hey Regelio, I see you said you have RP as retinitis pigmentosa? Which I also have RP since 1997 and my vision had change little over bit over the years. Last year i had genetic eye test done and it came back RP as Usher type ll A. I also been hard of hearing since 1982 and my hearing had change little bit. For now i am still drive during day time and few things, but i notice my side vision and below vision is pretty much gone and my biggest fear is going blind completely. My RP and other thing going on my life been huge stress and my health had decline pretty quick and i try pull myself out of this and only way is for me able to accept my RP completely.
Joy , I love your energy, spunky positive attitude and i wish i can be more like you. By the way you are gorgeous.
Joy Ross How do you read these comments?
+earthz1 - screen readers exist. one of the better ones in NVDA developed and maintained by a group in Australia. There aren't very good ones for Linux.
She likely uses that type of assistive technology.
My first girlfriend was blind from birth due to retrolental fibroplasia (destruction of the retinas due to overly rich oxygen in her incubator) Back in 1953 she was a preemie and only weighed 3 pounds and was a miracle to have survived at all. She was so profoundly blind the she could only distinguish between light and dark. I found her sweet, sociable, adventurous, and most of all happy. I learned a LOT from her.
finetooner ok 0, im 3 years late, but what happened between you and her?
Thank you for sharing ❤
Even thought you're visually impaired, your view on life is much more meaningful compared to those who can see. Thanks for sharing your story.
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Blindness is much much worse than Vision Impairments.
No one has inspired so much as you have. The world is so lucky to have you.
Your name says it all. I just accidently came across your video and I am touched. You are a great person and I wish Your eyes were healed but you have learned how to live without them more than most people do with them. Congratulations and know that one day God will reward you for such a valiant fight. Great job Joy Ross! :)
It's just amazing how positive you are with all that you have faced.
10 years Joy, you're so strong and inspiring ❤ I help my mum with everyday tasks because she has arthritis and has fused fingers and wrists :(
Hello Joy, I am a 24-years-old Spanish girl who has heard your words. I admire you deeply, you are an example to follow, an example of strength, of someone real, of someone human, of someone who speaks from the heart, and an example of someone who shine with a special beauty, both inside and out. You have inspired me, you have touched my heart. Thank you so much ❤❤⭐😊
It is so very lovely to meet you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a sweet message. Messages like yours truly brightened my day and are one of the reasons I continue to make these videos. Would love to hear from you again, have a gorgeous day! God bless :-)
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@@JoyRoss i have one eye that is weaker then the other so i wear glasses to correct it i am NOT blind my left and right retina are not going to go bad now or detach
Hi everyone this is Joy Ross. If you want to follow me on Facebook you can find me on my inspirational page called "through the eyes of joy". Thank you all for your encouraging comments. :-)
Joy Ross I just watched your video today and I think its so inspirational, sight is something that we often take for granted and seeing your video is just another reminder that we should always count our blessings. I prayed to God that he will restore your sight one day. I think you're a wonderful women and you've made me see that there is hope without sight and I think you're an encouragement to blind people all over the world. Watching your video has encouraged me to see through my heart and not just through my eyes.
I have a question: when you say "your world turned black/dark" do you mean that figuratively or do you literally just see black? I hope I'm not coming across as impolite, I'm just wondering what a blind person with NLP sees.
God bless you and your family.
Hello Joy, I am 15, and I was born with unilateral microphthalmia (an underdeveloped eye). My other eye is perfectly fine, but I couldn't accept the fact that I was blind in one of my eyes. I also struggled with my confidence because the micro eye doesn't match my healthy eye. It took me years to realize how blessed I really am. Fortunately, I came to terms with this and had a prosthetic shell done which made my confidence skyrocket. Thanks for the inspiring video!
Joy, you are SO amazing ! I live my life ungrateful everyday and I'm not blind. I am suicidal and depressed all the time. I can't believe you can live with such a positive attitude despite your infirmities ! I am so intrigued by your life story. Antonio is beautiful! Thank you so much ! You have made me question myself "if a blind woman can live life fulfilled what is my excuse ?" Thank you! God is truly using you to encourage others. May God bless you!
same
My daughter accidentally scratched my cornea top to bottom with her fingernail. For a couple of days I could not open my eyes. It was so hard trying help with the kids and I can not imagine how hard it is for you. You are very strong. I was already on a path to help people in need but this little accident is another catalyst to push me on with raising money for medical research to help all those in need.
the level of strength you have shines light all around you onto others. your existence is so valued and important. thank you Joy.
Arthritis of the eyes...wow, learn something new everyday! You are truly inspiring! God bless you and heal you
When you said you had uveitis my heart sank. I was diagnosed with chronic iritis (which is similar to uveitis but my body only attacks my iris). Mine isn’t caused by arthritis but by a gene defect called hla-b27. Without modern medicine and steroid eye drops I would be completely blind too. My first flair up was so bad and took so long to diagnose I did almost lose my vision in my right eye. Your story is so inspiring. I will never take my vision for granted ❤️❤️
My mom sees better every time I donate to Benny Hinn's ministry. I give $25 or $50 every month or when I need to. I felt healing just by praying blessings for Benny Hinn's ministry. He has a very powerful Christian healing ministry and you can attend his healing crusades, people get healed at them.
Joy, thank you for making this video. My wife has suffered double retina detachments and has gone through 8+ surgeries as her vision progressively worsened over the course of 1 year. We have a 1 year old son she has never seen before, up until recently she saw his face for a day but her vision began to worsen again. I had to send her this video so she may listen to your story and find motivation to stay strong and live life.
I enjoy this I am a visual impaired person who is going blind but you give me strength
Keep praying I believe God can make your eyes well.
What an inspiration...to be able to be happy and be positive after that, that takes a very strong a person. People who have to life with disabilities, those are the people who I respect the most out there. Bless you all people.
I had not heard your story. Thanks for sharing your video once again. You are a strong lady. Your voice has such a good tone to it at all times. Take care.
Thank you for inspiring me! I'm a mom of two girls with a wonderful husband as well. I'm losing my vision and I'm doing my best to adapt and live life to it's fullest. You've been a big help.
Oh that is so wonderful to hear! And I would love to encourage you as much as I can, it’s not easy, but I am so grateful you have a wonderful family full of so much love. Please reach out if you need any encouragement or advice, with faith, hope, joy, and love we can do this! 💛
Praying for you, God bless you, love your story. 🌹🌹🌹🌹
You seem like a very sweet person and very optimistic for having no eyesight when I know I wouldn't. I find this inspiring. Thank you💗
Oh Joy, this made me cry. Not because of the sadness but because I admire your strength and positivity. You're such a great human. Thank you for sharing this with us
The way that she lights up when she talks about her guide dog and how it changed her life, it's truly touching.
Perhaps the one thing I find most in your videos is the courage to continue even when things are difficult because, to paraphrase you, there is always hope.
God bless you Joy Ross, if everyone has your wonderful personality and sense of humor the world would be a better place like your YT channel.
Inspirational. Very emotional and empowering story. God has given you great strength. Bless you and your family.
Thank you Joy for being so inspirational, I'm 71 and sometimes feel depression. You have lifted me up and helped me more than I can say.
Those 26 dislikers have no life or heart. You are so strong and inspiring! I can’t even imagine what you’ve been through. Keep it up!
I have been watching your channel everyday since I stumbled on it. I love your happiness and your joy for life and everything. Your strength and your believe is so incredible. But I do wonder have you ever had a complete moment of just despair?
Hi Songwon, for some reason it wouldn't let me reply directly to your comment below. It is so very nice to meet you and I would love to get to know you too :-)… Are you on Facebook? if so please look me up and friend me. You can also contact me through my inspirational FB page called "through the eyes of joy". I hope you get this message and I look forward to meeting you. All the best, Joy :-)
Star Fire does that matter?
Star Fire You’re why people hate atheists.
Star Fire so? That’s your opinion. She can believe in God if she wants to. So next time, keep it to yourself.
I don’t believe in god yet I respect people who do, so ur a dick
Hi Joy. I’m 26 years old and I’m touched by your story. I live with Autism. Not the same thing as blindness, but still a disability. Like you learning to see in other ways, I have had to learn to function differently then the average person. I’m so touched that you have not let a disability stop you from living your best authentic life. It’s something I struggle with every day just trying to accept and be happy with what God has given me. Watching your video always bring me back up when I’m feeling down about it. Thank you for being the best you!
You are doing great Teddy, I wish you well.
As my Mother went blind before she died I remember I "hurt" so bad for her. I became her eyes learning to describe everything around her in as much vivid detail as I could and learned to do. I learned however that it was I who was actually more impaired than she was because she adapted to her new reality wonderfully, and never ever complained. She was the inspiration in my life. Thank you for sharing (your inner) Joy!
I feel your pain baby girl I was litteraly diagnosed last Fiday 7-13-2018. I woke up Thursday 6-19-2018 I woke up with a black spot in my lower left eye. IT wouldn't even bother me till Friday 6-20-3028 when I awoke to half my sight in my left eye was gone. My wife took me to my Dr.s office we talked to his nurse and asked for a list of the drugs I take because I thought I had mixed something the wrong way. We decided to talk to my Dr. the next Friday when I had an appointment scheduled. Well the morning of the next Friday my left eye was gone. I forgot to mention I had already lost most of my sight in my right eye to a stroke back in 2003. So what had been my week eye for the past few years had overnight become all I had left. ( very little) So on Friday 13th 2018 I took a field of vision test that showed I was legaly Blind. No hope of it coming back and more than likely I will loose the rest over time as I age. It seems they now think I got off lightly in 2003 but wasn't as lucky this time with another stroke. It has been a real month this past one we lost my wife's service dog to a speeding motorist. On a better note my anti depressants are working good I haven't shed a tear over this new development yet. sorry to hear about your lose, I am lucky in that respect My children are all raised and on their own we help out with the Grandchildren when we can. One thing that worries me about all this is my wife is now our only driver and she has full body seizures were she looses physical control. The good book says he wont send you more than he sends you strength to bear, I must be stronger than I think. Keep the faith baby girl and be safe always.
Joy, you truly are an inspiration. People like you make the world a better place. God bless you.
I know I commented on a previous video but I'm going to say it again, you are so incredible and I am in tears because of the overwhelming positivity you radiate. I never heard of this condition before, and your channel came up on my suggestions and I believe God led me to watch your videos. I am genuinely overwhelmed with hope and joy about life in general and I honestly have no words you are literally just so amazing. I had to say that! :)
I must say that you're a very strong lady. If I ever lost my sight I wouldn't know what to do. My life would be shattered in million pieces. I admire the will you have to still be so happy with your life. I hope that one day in the future all blindness can be cured. Keep living happy.
So happy my wife and I found your channel. You are an inspiration and you have the sweetest, warmest energy! We are both ill ourselves, me with a serious Autoimmune condition and my wife with a mild traumatic brain injury, vision and ear issues. We try to appreciate everything we still have and make the most of it. Thank you :)
Joy. You ARE blessed...you are so inspirational! You put MOST people to shame!
Strong, beautiful, intelligent and caring. Joy, you're a gift to this world.
You are so sweet! Your story is truly an inspiration. I love your positive attitude.
Your so beautiful, articulate and positive after all you've been through, an inspirational person.
Hi I recently came across a wonderful person on youtube who previously had a stroke and is blind for now, and it made me down a bit, and your vid brings nice comforting words.
Hi joy Ross.You are truly a great inspiration.
Hello Joy you are an inspiration to all that are blind overcoming the darkness you may see with the light in your heart. I personally am not blind I am a bilateral amputee and this has not stop me from traveling hiking camping or just living life to the fullest. Joy your such a beautiful women in and out. God Bless you and your family I have watched many of your videos your a true inspiration
God has a plan for you. Believe in him and give your life to Jesus. You touched my heart today.
Wow, thank you! I worried I might loose my sight and this gave me hope that I can still enjoy life. Thank you again!
Hi Joy,
You are an inspiration and a reminder of God's grace and blessing! Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Tricia
Thank you Tricia, I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video :-)… Joy
Joy, you are a beautiful woman inside and out. I came across your story while researching about what it's like living as a blind person in 2014 with technology etc, for a movie idea. Thank you for sharing.
You're an inspiration Joy Ross. I love your story and determination. I also appreciate your quote in the beginning. Just simply amazing how strong you are. God bless you and your family.
Thank you, it is always encouraging to read comments like yours. 💛
You are a true inspiration for others who have this disease, you should be proud of yourself. God Bless you Joy
Joy you are a pure light in this world! Your videos always inspire me!
Joy you are such an inspiration. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your videos. You absolutely radiate positivity and confidence and your story touched me. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Joy, just wanted to say that you're one beautiful special person! God has a special purpose for every one of us and I know you found yours. Thank you for all the people you have inspired and continue to inspire. God bless you! 😁
I just stumbled upon your channel due to the fact that my husband and I are about to adopt a girl who is completely blind in one eye and has had sight restored in the other. I am trying to learn all I can about this world of loosing sight so that I can better help her. We are thankful she does have sight in in eye but I know she still has struggles. Thank you for your transparency and beautiful spirit!! Despite your struggles you are such an encouragement and light. God bless...
This was very beautiful the way you told your story. It is very brave of you to tell your story on such a big platform such as youtube. Wonderful video, keep staying positive.
Thank you for caring enough about the rest of us to share this.
Joy, I can listen to you forever. You brought tears to my eyes listening to your story. I am so touched beyond words..thank you my sweet friend for who you are. You're an angel as well..♡ God is good..Phil 4:13 :-)
Gayle....keep looking up...
Whew this made me emotional! Your cheerfulness is so inspirational. I have anxiety and probably depression and some health problems and I’m trying hard to find happiness at the moment because I’m also grieving. But I have two daughters ages 3 and 7 and I want to be the best me possible for me and for them. Your videos are helping to lift my spirit so thank you for that.
Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing your story!
Being a puppy raiser, you inspired me to give more than 100% in training Stanley to be that super hero for another beautiful person as yourself. Thank you again. God is good all the time.
I think you are a very strong woman and I love the fact that you say your blessed because you are...and your a very beautiful woman both inside and out..God bless you
moved to tears. thank you for sharing. sending all my light, to you.
Thank you for sharing your story. You are the best!! God bless you and your family. ❤️❤️
Brave. I love this channel.
God bless you, Joy! You are an inspiration to many!
You're an inspiration and I just want you to know you give me so much hope. You're a shining representative of faith and simply resilience. Be well!
If I could give you one of my eyes I would. You're a inspiration.
You are so admirable! You have such grace! You are so beautiful! God Bless you ❤️❤️
Such a wonderful gal. Thank you for doing these videos. They are empowering to all of us whom have disabilities not just visual disabilities. Hug the puppers for all of us
This is so inspirational! I've always wanted to help train service dogs, for the deaf and the blind. The most touching part was when you described how your daughters also disappeared. That has to be so so so hard, but I hope they're both okay, and I know you've inspired me and everyone else who watches this video. Thank you so much for sharing! ~Jocelyn
wow i feel like it would hurt to put the prosthetic eye in. aw i’m so sorry this has happened to you joy. 🥺💓
i hope you are all doing so much better. 💜😭
You're helping me restore my faith in God. So much love for you xxx God bless
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am writing a book where the main character is blind and this story helped me to see blindness in a different way.
Wow that was a toucing story. Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration to us all.
ran across your page two days ago and decided to go all the way back so i can get to know you.your strength is what i long for . this video made me cry . the joy you find in life i crave . i wish to be like you
Joy, your positive outlook and attitude are so inspiring!! God bless you!
You seem so lovely and positive it's so great to hear you're happier
You are such a great inspiration! I have just started watching your videos and you have taught me so much about blindness and about life. Thank you for being so awesome you rock!
Awe, thank you, that is so wonderful and encouraging to hear, look forward to hearing from you again :-) have a beautiful night
This video is so inspiring, thank you. May the the Lord continue to bless you, your beautiful inside and out.
You are so strong and hopeful. It's so amazing. I discovered your channel today and I'm impressed.
i see everything but living in darkness but you giving me power.
Thank You !!!!
Hi i saw your recents videos and decided to have a look at your first video. You have an amazing ability to express yourself. You should write a book about your story.
It will help ang give hope to others. Life is different for all of us. And it’s amazing to see a free woman like you are. A great mother and wife. Thank you for being so strong and motivational . You are amazing.
Blessings to you and your sweet family Joy. Thank you for sharing your experience, strength, hope and courage.
Thank you Mary, I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video :-)… Joy
Sending lots of love from London Joy. You are a true inspiration and a very beautiful woman inside and out.
Joy~ You are a beauty and an inspiration to behold, with a Victorian elegance. I love you! 🖤🌹🖤
I learn a lot with you to apreciate the life god gave me❤️
That’s wonderful, thank you so much :-)
I always complain about how my eyesight is blurry. I take for granted the fact that I can still see. You truly are an inspiration
You are awesome. Loved hearing your story. Thanks for sharing :-)
I knew it!! Had seen many of your other videos and sensed that God was/is in control of your life!! Thank You Lord for taking care of my sister, Joy!! I have to say that you are even more beautiful with you prosthetic eyes OUT......if that is possiblel Remember.... always run TO the people that other people run FROM...you will be blessed!!
Your exuberance is just simply amazing. What an awe inspiring person you are!
You are a true inspiration, May God to continue to bless you and your family.
You are so strong and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story!!
Hi, I am glad I found your channel Joy. You are very awesome and such a likable person! You and Antonia both make me smile watching your videos! Sending you good vibes and p.s. I would totally give you a big hug 💚
You are such a brave woman. I admire your positivity and resilience, you are a great example to all of us
What an inspirational story. Peace and love.