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Willis From Page 2-B John Willis also selects his wife's clothes and sees shopping for her as a blessing because he can see the price tags. When the charming couple at- tend ball games Mrs. Willis takes a transistor radio and ear plugs and tunes in the game. Nancy has also 1111'S. York. St. Wednesday, May 17, 1989-THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 3B been referred to as the Greater Greensboro Open's biggest fan. Many of the PGA touring golfers know her and wouldn't think of leaving the first tee without stop- ping to say hello. "Quit thinking about yourself” is the first advise Nancy gives to newly blind friends she counsels. Sighted people should also take that advice, she told the large audi- ence at First Presbyterian Church. "The Lord teaches us to deal with irritations by acceptance, thanks- giving, prayer, love of God and love of others," she said. Willis said the hardest part of her blindness to accept was using a white cane. 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