Adversity is hard to take when strikes hard. My own personal adversity has been complex and hard. My own religion does not answer it nor does comsumerism and materialism. 5 years ago I was told that my corneas are giving out on me at the age of 48. I am educated commercial photographer. I am learing the ropes of timber framing as a hobby. I have 90% vision in my left eye and 50% vision in my right eye. The blindness association only has support for folks who have lost all of their vision. Most days I can hardly see at times!!! But I go for my wish list of things to do while I can see. The hell with the economy and my eyes.