Highs and lows

It’s been a week of highs and lows. And highs again. Got a contact lens for the eye that is healing with cataract surgery at the end. It’s for distance only and lets me use reading/computer glasses that allow my Continue reading Highs and lows

Second eye, repeat verse

Recently, I had surgery on my other eye. The nodule on the right eye was removed last year and I had cataract surgery in March. My left eye requires the same treatment, and will heal from the nodule surgery with Continue reading Second eye, repeat verse

New life for spring

I always sense newness of life at this time of year. The spring growth probably inspires me but it’s more than that just now. Illness and unrelated surgery have changed how I live life; I take better care of myself Continue reading New life for spring

His timing is perfect

Once again, God’s timing for events in my life proves to be perfect. My cataract surgery is scheduled for this week. Testing and examination of my eye show that it has healed from the nodule removal even better than anticipated. Continue reading His timing is perfect

Encouraging progress by His grace

Facing a new diagnosis of a chronic illness is not pleasant. I have decided that learning from each challenge in my life is the only way to stop repeating errors and to follow God’s plan. To recap, a flu-like illness Continue reading Encouraging progress by His grace

Best laid plans

My best plan fell through. I had to cancel my appointment for cataract surgery because I had what my doctor thinks was the flu. And then the other shoe dropped. My lab work done in getting a return to work Continue reading Best laid plans

On the road again

I wrote the following some time ago: “I’m back on the road to writing again. My visit with the gastroenterologist proved helpful and she prescribed a specialized medication. I believe that I have favor with my insurance company and it Continue reading On the road again

And there goes the towel

I’m throwing in the towel. I decided this week that my self-treatment of my gastrointestinal problems has not been as effective as I need it to be. I’m pretty sure I was on the right track because I have had Continue reading And there goes the towel

Looking back, looking forward

We celebrated my mother’s 91st birthday earlier this month. I hadn’t seen her since June 2014 when we had a big party with family and friends during her 90th year. My sisters tried to prepare me but I was shocked Continue reading Looking back, looking forward