
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Could be the Earliest Picture of Helen Keller

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I was thinking about Helen Keller just the other day (I think there was a quote on a billboard or something that brought her to mind) and it occurred to me that perhaps Anne Sullivan was the really remarkable one. She saw the possibilities where no one else did. Helen, of course, overcame her disabilities to accomplish a lot, but it was Anne who saw that in her before she ever did.
Bob-you're right...she was amazing. With her time, love, and effort she truly helped Helen live a better life.
Wow, incredible photo. They were both amazing women!
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