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Just thought I would post because I don't get a chance to often anymore. I am basically the same as I have been lately. I still struggle w/ my vision but in just two short weeks I will get my eye at least one, fixed hopefully permanently but chances are it won't last forever. I am kind of pessimistic when it comes to my eyes. I fear the worst because seeing was always a challenge in the past. I don't know what to do while I wait. I will be so happy when the procedure is over & I hope to be satisfied for awhile. I hope that I will be posting more often when I have more good things to say.
I know my Higher Power has only good things in mind for me. I have to just trust him & believe I can overcome any obstacle I come across in the future.
In the meantime I will be grateful that I am not a little girl at 5 that is going blind. I heard that in the paper that she is going to visit places now that she won't see tomorrow. That is my gratitude for the day. I really honestly never had it so good. At least that is what they tell me.
My heart goes out to you.
Though I have no vision troubles, both my parents had extremely poor vision throughout their lives and both developed macular degeneration and one also had glaucoma. My father said he tried to prepare himself for the possibility of losing his sight completely by practicing navigating around his home with closed eyes.
So, I have thought of this very thing "what would I do if I lost my vision?" I have read biographical sketches written by those who have and I understand that losing one sense helps a person to develop the other senses. So, an opportunity for growth, in the midst of loss exists perhaps.
(((Huge Huge Hugs))) Kathleen - the countdown is on - just 2 more weeks until your procedure! Keep the faith - I'm still sending you thoughts and prayers!!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
