Blind Washington woodsman on overcoming challenges and finding joy

John Furniss is a woodworker whose creations are a combination of his unique outlook on life and his power tool prowess. Jamie Yuccas met with Furniss at his home to find out how his dark past helped lead to a brighter future.
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[@tammysharp2155]

This amazing man can see clearer than most sighted people what it means to love and be loved. Truly a bright light and a beautiful soul that was put on this earth for a purpose☺️🙏🌻

[@carolynhellum2246]

John and Annie are the best. They bring so much joy to those they share their lives with. ❤️❤️

[@yepiratesworkshop7997]

Beautiful story. Thanks CBS Mornings. You made my day, today.👍👍

[@kathysanchez5945]

Amazing...Blessings to him & his family!!!

[@meganmartinez9071]

Ugh…. I’m crying I love this so much! Such a beautiful beautiful story

[@MISNM0]

I'm with everyone else who is in awe of your abilities in every area you've shared. You are a rich man.

[@ProducerJayce]

I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing John. He is truly an amazing person and a pleasure to talk to.

[@sturobertson7850]

What an amazing woodworker. Inspirational and very very happy with it! Thank you for this!

[@debterry848]

I missed the interview on TV. Thanks so much for posting it! You both did a great job. Love you both. 💗

[@jacovawernett3077]

John can see from behind his eyes. Blessings.

[@HBclassical]

Well said.

[@midgetsheliumandguam5937]

My uncle although not blind was a wood carver that created beautiful bowls, Walking canes and all sorts of things. The most beautiful was a carving of two horses running through a field. The trees grass etc was carved deep and the horses set higher. A masterpiece with exquisite detail.

[@susansantana4454]

Love this story!!

[@donsims1941]

Wow that's amazing! That's beautiful work, it's both inspiring and sad , inspiring because he's able to create such beautiful work despite his obstacles. Yet sad because you wonder where he might be if he hadn't had to overcome obstacles he created himself.

[@robbinreed952]

Love watching your video KZbin are amazing much love and hugs🙏💝🙏💖

[@zoeconvire4940]

I'm so happy that he got a second chance to get everything he wanted. Yes, his eyesight is gone, but not his sense of accomplishment

[@happygoolia3319]

Absolutely incredible and inspiring!

[@elizabethhurtado2829]

This is amazing, my uncle laid floors blind ❤😘👊🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💵

[@timladnier1644]

Awesome story.

[@connieverbeck1110]

Way to go!!! 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@darthscion]

I love the positivity in this video. This man should do motivational speachs or something. Do a few talks to students about suicide prevention. I'm so happy things are working out for him. I'm happy he is still alive and here with us. If you are not feeling happy, reach out. It's okay not talk about it and ask for help. Sometimes feeling down can be caused my many things. Get professional help to find out why and get treatment to start your path to being happy afain.

[@SalznPfeffer658]

Curious as to why he has a Māori Hei Matau (fish hook) necklace. Is he Māori or has friends who made it for him? It seems very special to him as he's wearing in every shot. Its Cool.

[@SlickArmor]

I'm surprised he has any fingers at all. Bravo.

[@gabrielewolter4182]

I love yous guys❣❣❣❣i have seen you recently on 'Reflections of life' i think it's called now. The honeybee i'd love to buy from you,once everything is sorted out in my life.Loads of love from Scotland🌈🐬Gabriele🐉🌺

[@Grahzzyhardcore]

Wondering if he has a metal band

[@lauraleecreations3217]

❤️❤️👍👍

[@alsuwailem999]

How did he lost his sight and how old can some body answer please

[@JuiceGlasses]

they said in the video that he's 40 now. he went blind because of a suicide attempt when he was 16, but the video doesn't give any information about how he made his attempt. probably ingesting something poisonous

[@chidiijeoma7117]

Blind????? What???? How?????

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

Emo Philips take notes.

[@michaeldahmenART24]

🙌⛩️🕉️☯️⚛️⛩️🙌.

[@turkeysandwiche8552]

Someone like him should be voted Man of the year unfortunately will vote a woman man of the year

[@izzy9114]

Calm down, mom didn't hug you enough 😂

[@turkeysandwiche8552]

@@izzy9114 My sis mom hugged me too much I started feeling funny

[@SlickArmor]

Who will vote?

[@tabs4788]

This chick I know of was flying her Blackhawk low @ 100 knots over a Baghdad suburb on a hot and dusty late afternoon round 2003. Some small arms fire hit the aircraft then a rocket propelled grenade came though the floor bowing her legs off before exiting out the roof past the rotor blades. Somehow they landed, went home and now she has 2 girls by her loving and supportive husband. I’d give her “woman man of the year “ Sorry I left my cigar on the green. We voting for somebody?

[@SlickArmor]

@@tabs4788 if that is a true story it is horrifying and worthy of being voted just about anything.

[@Hotlooksamerica]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I smell 🧢 🧐 🤔 🤨

[@Hotlooksamerica]

…the lathe and the saws…. They shoulda just said he was a painter. The dangerous carpentry is too much. Inspirational stories are great until they inspire other blind people to try things they should never

[@GolloS107]

The laughable paper ectrodactyly dam because string microregionally telephone including a freezing wedge. grubby gruesome, wandering snowplow