" SHARED DREAM
The musicians talk about José Feliciano, Andrea Bocelli and also Charles and Wonder. They share a dream of becoming professional musicians, like the singers they name. But not because of their idols' blindness.
'I love Stevie Wonder. I admire him because he has a lot of talent, but I don't like it when people say to me, `You'll be another Stevie Wonder,' because the reason they say it is that I can't see,'' said Natalia Sulca, 13.
''One wants to be appreciated for one's abilities, not for being blind,'' added Nancy Somaza, a 42-year-old singer who also participated in the recording project.
Many of Lighthouse's clients say they feel they are unfairly judged -- and even more painful -- unaccepted because of their impairment.
At a recent singing contest that rewarded the most talented student in her school, Natalia feels she lost to someone who doesn't have as powerful a voice as she.
''I've learned to accept it,'' Natalia said. ``All I can do is to educate people, teach them that the fact that I'm blind does not mean I'm inept.''"
link to whole article:
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/15489059.htm
.... I love the last sentence of the article ... the part about making miracles.
I'm all for miracles....