Important story time! The scariest blind intersection crossing with my guide dog!

[@dylanpritchard4981]

You’re making me realize that ANYBODY can have a KZbin channel now. It continues to amaze me how you produce all these videos on your own. Thank you for sharing your stories with us Joy so we can have an insight into how you live your amazing life. I pray the The Lord be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path. ❤️

[@JoyRoss]

That is so beautiful, thank you so much for your encouragement 💙

[@MissKaiya16]

I live in London and drivers do this all the time :( I see a lot of guide dogs in training along my route everyday so unfortunately I think they encounter this problem a lot. Even as a sighted person I find it hard sometimes to decide which way is safest to get around a vehicle on the crosswalk, so I can't imagine what a guide dog has to go through to make that call! Glad Antonia got over her fear and was able to guide you so confidently for so many years 💕

[@gayle9362]

Love you Joy, what a great story. So informative! It makes perfect sense. I love these guide dogs and I see them all the time where I live. I live near the The Seeing Eye Dog school and I have so much respect for the trainers who walk beside the blind individuals and their dogs. It touches my heart what these beautiful angels can do. I look forward to hearing more of your stories Joy! You are amazing, I know Antonio has passed, she was beautiful. Love Gayle :-) ♡

[@mrbrooks5633]

Just stumbled over your channel a few days ago and I never really thought about all these things a blind person has to deal with. I really enjoy your videos - you‘re a really good person and I wish you all the best for your life, your daughters, your dogs, and your husband.

[@e.g.moorejr.285]

So Joy...I was feeling down when I came on this video!! WOW!!! NO DOUBT I THINK YOU YOU ARE ONE OF THE MOST POSITIVE, POWERFUL, SENSITIVE PERSON I HAVE HEARD....After all.. there is no testimony without a test!!! I feel Blessed to have listened to you today. Your feminine energy is obvious and calming!!! Peace and Blessings!!! 2020!!!

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you so much for encouraging me. It makes my heart so happy to know I lifted your spirits through this video. Sometimes we have to go through tests to truly find our strength. Peace and blessings to you as well 💜

[@hopefitzwater1613]

That's such a scary situation. That really upsets me that the lady saw you and didn't do anything. But I'm very proud of you and Antonia for overcoming this. You're so brave and I'm glad you were okay and didn't get hurt.

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you 💛😆

[@sattooh]

Thank you Joy for sharing your experiences and educating us on how to approach a service dog. Antonia 🙏 and Arabella are such good guide puppers. We love guide dogs for the blind. Such a wonderful organization. We watched one of your videos at a really busy, crazy intersection. Scared us!!!! You're a wonderful storyteller. ❤ 🐾🐾

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you so much, I am truly so blessed to have had these beautiful angels in my life. The gift they have given me and continue to give me is more than I can ever repay. 💜

[@dakotablessing451]

God Bless you Joy and your Angels you are my Inspiration i lost my left eye 10 years ago and now taking shots twice a month trying to save my right since ive found your videos you have so touched my heart and given me the courage to face what will happen I love you so and your in my prayers every day

[@sillyblind]

Start training now.

[@dakotablessing451]

@@sillyblind Saddly i am

[@johnjekyelandhyde32]

Hi Joy, Thank you for your wonderful videos! I've learned so much on how to guide the blind when I come across them. You have a wonderful personality and you're so positive, it's contagious! I'm an empath, so I feel the emotions of everyone around me, so when you cry or are scared, I'm scared and cry along with you. Thank you for sharing everything you share, including your positivity!

[@cynthiavelez9342]

Hi, just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed this video, but then again I enjoy all your videos LOL! I discovered your channel about a year and a half ago, and I went all the way back to the beginning of your channel and watched all your videos. You probably hear this a lot, but you and Antonia inspired me so much! After watching you and Antonia I realize that I did not have to sit at home alone, that I could get out in the world and be independent. I applied to a guy dog school was excepted and graduated with my own guy dog in July of this year. Thank you so much because without your inspiration I never would’ve had the courage to

[@dacktal75]

Hi Cynthia, I’m a friend of Joys. I’m going to make sure she sees your comment, she gets so many so it’s hard for her to see them all. I am so glad she inspired you so much. Congratulations on getting your own guiding angel. I’m sure you are still learning amazing things together. Have a wonderful day and give your angel some extra love from me.

[@MRS.H2008]

I get afraid for you because of drivers running the light! I always pause before I cross a highway in my car and so many time I saved myself from getting hit. Love you Joy, I’ve been with you for a few years now and I remember when you picked Arabella up!

[@josaphine9422]

You have come a long way joy♥️ you are brave and strong. Sorry this happened to you and Antonia , my heart really went through when you said Antonia also developed fear of that corner of the interaction, what kind of lady would be who was parking her car like that and didn't even bothered to take it back this is sad . Just happy you both could work it out again with your instructors really brave of you Joy. ♥️ And we miss Antonia she was a brave and kind soul and a beautiful pet. Prayers and love.

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you, strength comes from overcoming so much. Thank you for your encouragement 💛

[@josaphine9422]

❤️❤️❤️❤️may God always give your strength and happiness 🙏.

[@GirlMomma]

New subsciber thanks to my daughter! We just love you, Joy!! 💜🙏 Much love from Nashville

[@JoyRoss]

So sweet, thank you! My family lives outside in Asheville, we were just there for New Year’s. Look forward to hearing more from you in the future :-)

[@GirlMomma]

@@JoyRoss oh that sounds so nice, I bet you guys had a blast! my daughter and I watched one of your Disneyland trips where you showed Minnie and Mickey your eyes yesterday, and I can't wait to binge watch all of your other videos!💜🙏

[@iAmThatOneDuck]

Some time ago I watched your video about how to help someone who's blind, today at work someone blind entered, and when she left she asked help to find the nearest bus stop, that video helped so much for me to know how I should be helping her. Thank you for making that video. Keep doing what you're doing, it's great.

[@JoyRoss]

How amazing is that!! I love it and so happy my video you are referring to was so much help to you today! I definitely need to do an updated version on this video since this is something many people are always asking me about. I’m sure you totally made this individual’s day so much brighter and less stressful. Thank you so much for sharing the story with me 💜

[@josaphine9422]

Citizens should definitely be responsible and this should not have happened to you in the first place :( this small mistake of the lady made so huge impact on Antonia and you. Sorry you both had to go through this Joy. 💕

[@dacktal75]

I think so much more should be talked about in drivers ed. I would be willing to talk to classes about how hard it is to cross in a wheelchair; I know Joy would offer to talk too.

[@tammyfebbi3959]

Joy you are such an amazing person I love all of your videos you encourage me every day to keep going forward you are such a strong and faithful person ❤️

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you, I find encouragement just knowing I am helping people like you :-) hugs and blessings 💜

[@cwaynesears]

That got a lot more intense than I expected it to be.

[@Mark-cd2xx]

Rip and God bless Antonia

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

That sounds like a very scary situation and I’m glad that both you and Antonia were able to move past it and continue working on the intersection together

[@Cj-tg3ms]

Awww Antonia is so smart, you are such a great story teller

[@darcywilson4297]

I’ve only just found your account this week and watched a lot of your vids but WOW you are amazing for getting through all of these and learning to work with your guide dog xxx

[@christy1862]

Gosh Joy your amazing I love how the Lord has his hand on you. You are very inspiring!!

[@JoyRoss]

I needed that encouragement, thank you so much. God has truly walked me through this journey, and continues to guide me each day. Keep believing for more vision as I move forward into this beautiful life. Not physical vision, but spiritual vision. I want more than anything for God to use me for His glory to help truly leave an imprint on this world for the better 💛

[@christy1862]

He already is Joy!!

[@dacktal75]

Joy, you did this so perfectly! I’ll definitely be sharing this. Hopefully with enough of us sharing we can get people to not idle in the pedestrian cross walk. I love you! I’m so glad that you were all able to overcome the trauma. I know though as you retell the story you’re also reliving it. Hugs 😘

[@JoyRoss]

Love you too beautiful friend and so happy to share my story to help others like us who face challenges. I miss you so much and can’t wait to see you next week 😘😊

[@Speakeronwheels]

Joy, I cannot wait to take the leap of faith and apply for my second service dog from Canine Companions! My retired dog has done so much for my confidence and while it makes me said to picture my life without my current dog, I know its best for me to move forward with dog # 2. Not only to maintain my independence, but my mental heath as well! Thank you so much for making these videos because they are helping my heart heal!

[@JoyRoss]

Wow, thank you. It’s so incredibly difficult emotionally moving from one DOC to another. I need to do a video on how it was for me when I made the decision to apply for receiving Arabella. When you love and trust one angel to be your helper and true life support for so many years, it’s incredibly challenging learning how to trust another just as much. I am so happy you are going to be applying for a new dog. It’s so hard closing one chapter, but I believe God wants us to keep moving forward in life experiencing all it has to offer. Keep me updated on your journey I will be cheering you on 💛

[@kingdommind1266]

Wow thanks 🙏 for sharing this story , it reminds me of my first bicycle ride while been legally blind

[@robertso6665]

San Rafael! My home. Guide Dogs are close to where I live. Glad you over came the fear. God made us overcomers. Thanks for the story.

[@artemisb.5853]

Hey Joy, as a sighted driver, I promise to be very careful with crosswalks from now on. I never want to put anyone in a scary situation like you went through. Have you already done, or would you consider doing a video on how to properly sighted guide? I would love to be prepared to properly guide someone if they ever needed it. The only two things I know how to do properly are never to grab the other person and to offer my elbow instead, while vocally describing that I'm doing so. Is it better to offer a left or right elbow? How heavily should I warn for obstacles ahead? How to guide someone through a doorway? I think others might benefit from and enjoy learning this too. Thank you for inspiring me and so many others here. God bless!

[@artemisb.5853]

Khanh HM Thank you so much for giving me this reply. It matters so much to me that I don't ever make anyone feel uncomfortable, regardless of their personal struggle. Instead, I prefer to alleviate some discomfort if I possibly can. I hope the information you shared can help me help someone else one day! I appreciate it so so much.

[@BLINDEXPLORERASIFMUHAMMAD]

Very amazing video well done and keep up the great work

[@MonsterlyLemon]

Strong lady!

[@vilmae.1222]

Thank you for this video, I had never thought about this perspective! I've always hated when people wait for the light to turn beyond the white line, but I never realized it is actually dangerous.

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

This is such a beautiful story Joy.

[@pendetv7256]

You are the best. ❤

[@babygurl45050]

My grandmother went blonde before she passed away I am sorry for everything you’re going through you’re in my prayers I like your videos I just start watching them not too long ago

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you, so happy you found my videos recently and you are following me on my journey :-) really look forward to hearing more from you again 💛

[@jonki1980]

It fascinates me how guide dogs use intelligent disobedience all to keep their user safe. Incredible

[@JoyRoss]

It is so neat to witness. I’ve become so incredibly appreciative for my angels when they do something that protects me and keeps me safe 💛

[@z_under_z2532]

Wow Joy verry cool

[@2percburke41]

Happy NEWYEAR JOY And FAMILY ❤️❤️🤗

[@sattooh]

❤ back at you 🐾🐾

[@FC360D]

I hear the term fake service dogs a lot lately and was wondering what exactly is a fake service dog? Is it where someone who has no disability or health issue claims a dog is a service dog rather than a pet or is it where someone has a service dog for medical conditions that don't really need a service dog? I've always found emotional support dogs a bit of a grey area as some people do benefit from having one but others don't.

[@Positivekitten]

FC360D Usually, it’s people who try to pass their pet off as a service dog by buying fake credentials, vests etc. online. These dogs have no training, can end up being very aggressive towards a genuine service dog, and also it has made it very hard for people with real service dogs to be taken seriously because of all the fraud that is going on... All just because someone didn’t want to leave Muffy at home while they went to the mall.

[@MistyDaveLeah]

Emotional support dogs also dont have public access. A fake service dog is a pet that not task trained to mitigate a disability.

[@sabrinachurch4110]

I’m so glad you did this video!! Yesterday I trained with my cane at intersections. It’s so terrifying to cross streets when you aren’t able to see. I didn’t realize when you first got Antonia you didn’t cross intersections. When you filled out your application to get a guide dog and you had to show them your route that you would take, did you have to show them an intersection route? I don’t cross intersections often so I don’t want them to deny me because of that. Lol I just need your number so I can text you a million questions 😂 lol jk! I do have a ton of questions though.

[@JoyRoss]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful to what you are going through. Oh my goodness, yes, let’s chat over the phone this week. Message me on Facebook and I will give you my number. No, you do not have to show them a route with an intersection crossing. I did not with either dog. You only have to demonstrate for them one route that you are confident on. The interview process is not as daunting as people think. The instructors really want to see you succeed, always remember that :-) look forward to talking soon 💜

[@sabrinachurch4110]

Joy Ross awww yay!!! I’ll FB message you tomorrow!! You are my life saver for real!! ❤️

[@bunniess1746]

I still miss Antonia

[@ManuFilms89]

I love the dogs!

[@marc3095]

so excited for this ;)

[@anthrogirl7456]

Subscribed! ^_^ And I hope that this isn't a stupid or invasive question, but being totally blind, what colour do you see?

[@AmberHenderson]

Portland drivers are horrible with being up in the crosswalks with their cars. I just recently started traveling with a cane after losing sight in my left eye. It’s crazy!

[@JoyRoss]

Wow, so frustrating though right? So you are from Portland I presume? Always love hearing from my Portland friend :-)

[@Prickly_Cactus_1993]

I would be interested in a colab with you and Mollie Burke, she lost her sight at 16 and has a KZbin channel with lots of subscribers.

[@JoyRoss]

I would love to do that as well, you should let Molly know. I’ve tried reaching out but never hear back.

[@atulkishan3752]

Hey Joy I found your channel like a week ago and I am absolutely loving it!! But I have a question I've been wanting to ask someone blind for a long time ago When I close my eyes out in the sun or even inside my room I can still feel the brightness inspite my eyes being closed... Can you distinguish the brightness from darkness too?

[@JoyRoss]

So glad you are enjoying my content. And let me try answering your question. I see no light with my eyes open or closed. There’s not even any light or shadows perceived whatsoever. However, and I’m only answering this from my perspective because every blind individual sees Differently. I perceive light only through sensation/heat. For instance, when I go outside in the sun, when the bright warm sunshine hits my face, my mind perceives light because it can remember what that used to look like when I would feel the sunshine on my skin. So basically, heat translates to light, does that make sense? My eyes in fact will squint and tear up when I’m in the bright sunshine because my mind tricks me into thinking I am seeing light. We have also tested this theory with a bright flashlight right in my eyes. My family can turn on or off a flashlight in my face and I will not blink at all. The only time I begin to blink or dart my eyes away is if my eyes since extreme heat from the light. Cool right?

[@Lidia_Es]

I clicked so fast

[@shannonbain2811]

I do have a question how do you know how much food you were feeding Arabella and how do you measure it do you have like a Special measuring cup because I know that it’s quite easy to over feed

[@TheKaishaSkye]

hi joy! i have a question, when you are out shopping by yourself, how do you pay, in bills? a credit/debt card?

[@JoyRoss]

I always pay with credit card :-). Occasionally depending on the store or situation I may use dollar bills, but it’s so much more difficult to use them. I have to know how much I have in my wallet, have to fold each denomination differently so I would know which one is what, and then making sure the cashier gave me the right amount back is challenging. It’s a lot safer to use Credit cards.

[@TheKaishaSkye]

Joy Ross oh ok!! thank you!! ❤️

[@babygurl45050]

Hi 💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🏽

[@sillyblind]

Being blind is a state of mind! OM training can cause heart attacks.

[@СтилианБашев-ц6х]

How does she read the comments ?

[@JoyRoss]

Hi there, if you go to my channel, the video I uploaded before the one that you were commenting on will answer your question. In the video I demonstrate for you how I reply and put hearts on your comment :-)