Taking a short walk through the woods, jogging through a nice park, or even strolling down the city streets, most people would not take notice to anything out of the ordinary unless something unusual were to occur. Even if one were to notice a few things on their outing, they most likely could not describe much in detail if asked about it a few hours later. Those who can see and hear, normally take for granted the gifts of seeing and hearing. One does not realize how these gifts are given to most of us, and can be taken away at any time. It is those who are stricken blind and or deaf that long for the magnificent sights and sounds that others are able and fortunate enough to experience everyday. It is those that are impaired that could describe in full detail what they would accomplish if they were given the opportunity to see and or hear for one or more days, such as Helen Keller does in her essay, "Three Days to See."
             Helen Keller was born with her sight and hearing, but only nineteen months into her life she fell ill and lost both of these gifts. In the years following her illness Helen became a difficult child, she would run into things, break numerous objects, and throw temper tantrums because she could no longer understand anything. Most people thought Helen was a monster and it was suggested that they should put her in an institution. But even though most lost faith in Helen, one woman, Anne Sullivan, was able to make something of her. In small steps Anne taught her sign language, how to type on a brail typewriter, a regular typewriter, and even taught her how to write. In doing this Helen was finally able to express her emotions to everyone around her. She was finally able to communicate with the outside world. So Helen began describing past experiences to everyone who could understand sign language. In great vivid detail she told of every smell and every touch she encountered. Helen soon became famous and
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