December 17, 2014
(This is part of a 365 project
during my 70th year. Each day I will find a gift the day brings, write about it
and illustrate it.)
Part of being alive is the “good news”/ “bad news” seesaw.
For example, “Good news—you will live.” “Bad news—you will feel miserable for a
week with that bad cold.” The good news regarding this example is that right
now I do not have a bad cold. The bad news is that there is no cure for the
common cold.
Today I saw my ophthalmologist. Several years ago I had
cataract surgery in both eyes and now I enjoy 20-20 distant vision. However, my
arms have grown too short for reading so I wear cheap drugstore magnifying reading
glasses for close-up vision.
Not bad at my age, but eyes, like parts of an old car, always
show signs of wear over the years. One of my eyes is beginning to show the type
of deterioration that eventually leads to macular degeneration. Definitely not
good news. However, as I ride to the top of the seesaw, I remind myself that I
am lucky to live at this time in history. Medical research offers so much these
days. My doctor reminded me that vitamins and dark green leafy vegetables
appear to slow down the degenerative process. I guess there will be extra
helpings of certain vegetables on my plate from now on.
The good news is that I love spinach and kale. The bad news
is that my digestive system does not.
Today’s gift is
incentive.
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You can read my other posts on this project here:
Isn't marijuana good for your eyes? Perhaps, this is an excuse for medical marijuana in your future.
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