(June 23, 2018)
Some reading this note know that a little over two years ago, I lost almost all my sight in one eye. Who would have known that I would catch the heel of my shoe as is I moved backwards carrying a fairly large piece of furniture? I can tell you the distance from a standing position, falling backwards with both hands unavailable to a cement driveway, is fairly short.
Of course, I could not let my mom’s prize buffet suffer damaged, so in the two second plunge, I decided, my body could withstand the blow. I wasn’t too shocked when I heard (and felt) at least three distinct popping noises coming from somewhere in my back. I was shocked however, to know that such sounds could come from the mouth of a 68 year old man after the incident.
The episode ultimately ended up in the emergency room. Then around 3 in the morning another trip to the hospital took place. The eye specialist said the optic nerve was dead in my left eye. They suspected it was a small blood clot. Three days later, I left the hospital with their diagnosis, “...your eyesight is gone...for good.” Side note: the exams revealed something else more troubling which will most likely be the focus of a later Hope Moment.
I wish I could report that the Great Physician has turned it all around, and that I have full vision in both eyes (for which I still pray). Nothing has changed since I left my bedroom to travel to the hospital that early morning hour regarding any change for the better in my eyesight.
I would like to report, however, that I now “see” some things much better. Your time is precious so I will conclude my story in my next “Hope Moment.” I can say that I have a fuller understanding of what is written in the Gospel of John 9:25. “...I was blind, but now I see.”
You have heard it, and perhaps you have said it, “...this is the absolute end!” I leave you with this truth: “The death of anything in physical life germinates the seeds of the spiritual life to come.” The catch is....you have to see it.
(...to be continued)
- WP
Always remember: Where There's Life, There's Hope
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