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I am beginning to have more problems writing on my laptop to make these posts work as well as they once did. The problems is that my eyes just don't want to work as well as I need them to. And I am in a bit of a denial about how bad my eyesight is getting. I only drive now in the middle of the day when the weather is perfectly sunny and it makes it possible to see some things more clearly. Grey skies and rain make it almost impossible, so I don't even try.
I forgot about this post until it was time for bed, meaning that my eyes have gotten more tired and everything is fuzzy. It doesn't help, either, when I have to back up and retype words because my fingers don't find the keys as easily, either. At least my eyes might not be working as well, but my brain still seems to be functioning, for the moment at least. My cognition is paramount to my belief that I can weather whatever happens to the rest of me. Isn't what I consider to be the "me" that I care most about?
I will be enjoying my holiday with my partner, and I can make almost anything feel worthwhile if I just keep on keeping on with whatever I have still working. I am going to finish this post early, so I can make my way to sleep.
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Of all the things that might have happened to me, this is the hardest to deal with: not having my ability to see well, but at least I can still be "me" in my daily life. I don't need a walker or any physical supports, but I do need more time to write and make a sensible post. This might not be what you were expecting, because I want to be positive so that these posts can lift me up, a well as my readers.
I have no doubt you will continue to post as long as you can. Have you checked with a local vision impairment group? I know they do have enlargement screens and things like that. People can often get help as far as the finances go, too. They may also have some voice to print equipment. We could probably figure out what you are saying if it works as randomly as my voice to text does on my phone--lol! Just a thought. Or you may decide you don't want to deal with blogging anymore. Whatever you decide to do, we support you. We just want to know you are okay. *love and hugs*
ReplyDeleteDJan, I can only imagine how hard this is for you. This eye business I've been going through is nothing compared to yours... and yet, I find it frightening as our eyesight is so important to us. Losing it, even part of it, lessens our contact with the world as we know it (how we live it). But you are right in that you are still you... physically and mentally able to handle what life gives you. You've got this! Sending hugs and good vibes your way.
ReplyDeleteYou put much effort into your life to do well. It is hard to lose things. With you you lose one thing and find another.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteWhile it is theoretically possible to dictate a post, I don’t think that I could do it very well. There’s too much pausing and editing involved for me. Happy Thanksgiving though.
ReplyDeleteFocussing on what is working well is such a positive attitude, Jan. I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour local Lions Club may be able to have something/equipment that allows you to see better. I know my Aunt had something that enlarged print so she could still read and the Lions provided it free of charge for her. Happy Thanksgiving dear friend!!
ReplyDeleteThrough our afflictions we persist. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI guess we're all dealing with these health issues as we get older. Sigh... I hope you had a peaceful, happy Thanksgiving, DJan. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
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