The Hole

It seems like my postings are when "trouble" strikes or a event of note. Anyway, last Wednesday I had the macular hole repaired. As we know now, the surgeon says that all went fine. It was quite a light show. I had conscious sedation so I saw and heard everything. The eye is amazing. I saw as the surgeon peeled the membrane from the macula and then the insertion of the gas bubble. It was really something. I have another appointment tomorrow and hopefully a good report. Karen left yesterday after assisting in many ways and what a help she was. The hardest part was lying face down for the first 24 hours. I had a sore neck for a couple of days and now that has passed. I feel like I am in a silent retreat that I had not really imagined. I cannot drive, read for very long as my "good"eye gets quite tired. So this is short as I look at the computer the eyes are not down.

I have done quite a bit of reflection. It was 2 years ago last night that in my sporadic journal that I was suspecting that something was very wrong with Bob's hip. It seems like the battle has not let up much.

I have learned so much, felt so much and still come to the conclusion that this is life and now I must embrace it with the Grace of God to teach me the obedience of being a disciple.

Shalom,

Ann