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As it turns out, I don't have calcium deposits on my eyes after all but rather an infection. this new doctor said that the reason my vision is a bit hazy and my eyes are always red is because my corneas are so infected. And apparently she thought that it was serious enough to prescribe a steroid eye drop which I have to put in my eyes four times a day for seven days, no contacts for at least a week, and a follow up on Thursday morning. So, despite the fact that I still need to get my glasses replaced and all this is adding up financially, I am just glad that it is treatable. The whole time up to now I kept envisioning Mary Ingalls from Little House On the Prairie who went blind in the TV series. I am glad that it's nothing that serious. :)
At the moment I just feel a little paralyzed not being able to see anything very well. I think that my dad felt a little sorry for me (he was the one that took me to the doctor), so i ended up getting a doughnut and a cup of coffee out of it (which made me happy). I even had to have help with reading the menu.... *sigh* Oh, well. I just keep telling me self that it's only a week... I hope! Now all I have to do is get my glasses up dated and i am good to go for a while.
God is still good!! Having vision problems has really made me more conscious of what a blessing it is to be able to see both physically and spiritually. Anyway, I hope that you all have a pleasant day!
Thankful That I'm Not Really Going Blind,
Heidi
P.S. Thanks for all your concern!! I really appreciate the prayers and other sentiments of love! You guys really are the best! |
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So, this thanksgiving was pretty much amazing! Part of our family from WV came out for the occasion and we generally had a blast!!! So good. If possible, I want to repeat this next year.
On a completely different note, I am apparently developing calcium deposits on my eyes. Don't ask me how or why. All i know is that this is bad because it is blurring my vision rather severely. it's quite irritating to not be able to see clearly... ever. I have an appointment with another doctor different from the one i had been seeing on monday morning so as to get a second opinion and get all this sorted out.
Let me know how you all are doing!!
Grateful for partial sight,
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"... For I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content"
Philippians 4:11
"A little that the righteous mas has is better than the riches of many wicked."
Psalm 37:16
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
Romans 8;28
"Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him."
2 Corinthians 5:9
"Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God."
Psalm 43:5
Praying,
Heidi |
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I am in Tampa for a couple more days, and have really enjoyed being here for even this limited amount of time. I ahve missed being here so much which just makes this trip all the more special.
As I sit here reflecting on these past few days, I continue to be absolutely amazed at the blessings that He has given me through my friendships. I have felt so incredibly blessed to reforge these wonderful friendships and have felt so loved and appreciated.
I also had an interesting experience while visiting chapel this week. I laughed... out loud... really hard... when no one else was laughing. As a result about 80 (possibly more) turned around in their chapel seat and looked at me laughing and smiling all the while. At that moment I wanted nothing more than to melt into the faberic of my shapel seat and die. :) And then, as if that wasn't enough, the chapel announcer gave me a shout out from the stage and said that he missed my laugh. To which comment I replied with another hearty laugh and then the whole audience joined in. It was possibly the most embarrassing, wonderful moment of my life up to this point. Gotta love FC. But perhaps the most sobering part of the whole thing is that the entire chapel was recorded via the chapel pod cast. So, I will forever live on and be rememberd for... laughing. Oh well. I think that I would rather be remembered for some other cool thing, but if this is what I get, then I think that I will take it.
Laughing Most Heartily,
Heidi |
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Happy Things:
--God is good and knows how to provide for His children.
--Lack of employment is taken care of for the moment... stay tuned.
--Being in a car with my family for four hours at a time three days a week. As it turns out, these four hours in a car are pretty good Bible study/family discussion time. Joy!
--Seeing fall again for the first time in two years and not being to bothered by 38 degree weather and only a sweater to keep warm! I. Love. It.
--Studying through the Minor Prophets.
--Volunteering.
--Being in Tampa in about seven days for a visit. IF you knew, please feel free to go around talking and otherwise being joyful about said visit. The secret is officially out.
--Being a brides maid for a life-long friend and former roommate this coming May!
Basking in the Sonlight in more ways than one,
Heidi |
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