Note from Claudine

One day at a time is an appropriate title for this blog. Yesterday and today, I ventured out to test my driving skills with one eye. I am taking it slow -- not going far and testing out my peripheral and depth perception with one eye. I am finding it truly amazing how our bodies are made and how one eye slowly begins to accommodate for the other eye. When this all began, my right eye (the good eye) was extremely light sensitive (especially florescent lighting), tired easily and ached alot. Over the past 2 weeks, I am no longer light sensitive, florescent lighting is becoming easier to handle for longer periods of time (which is good news for when I must return to work) and my eye doesn't tire as quickly.

As my Aunt reminded me, one step at a time. Yes. It is the small things I am becoming truly grateful for. Yesterday, my first test at driving -- I went to Target -- 3 miles from my home. I made it and was even able to do some Christmas shopping. Today, I drove Anna and William to preschool by myself. Tonight I drove them to and from their evening Awana Cubbies class at church. I found night driving a bit more challenging and tiring to my eye. But, yes one step and day at a time.

In sharing the news with my Aunt, she found this prayer. I'd like to share it and I continue to ask for prayers for my eye. My Aunt also said that for nerves to rejuvenate themselves it can take 180 days. My doctors had told me this same thing and once they rejuvenate themselves the healing can begin. So this prayer will be one I say often over the days and upcoming months...

Dear God,

Resanctify my body,
that it might be blessed.
Pour forth Your spirit
into my flesh.
May every cell receive new life,
and my physical self be healed and whole.
Amen

A prayer for the many decades of our lives! Sleep well!

Love, Claudine