Great News

Finally an answer. After 2 long years of steadily losing sight, tests, consults with experts, and one doctor suggesting that I had hysterical blindness because he couldn't find out what was wrong, we have a diagnosis. It's AutoImmune Retinopathy, which basically means that my immune system has attacked my retinas and is destroying them. The great thing is that there is no cancer and that there are treatments to slow down and/or stop the progression of it. Just getting results is such a relief. 

When we left the eye specialist's office we went out for lunch. Ann's Chicken Fry on Route 66 is just a couple of miles from our house. I had my usual, a club sandwich and fries. My darling Husband had chicken fried steak, one of his favorite meals. It's always a great time when we go there.

We arrived home around 2 o'clock. Couldn't go to the fair because my eyes were dilated. Disappointing, but there are two days left to attend it. I curled up with beanbag chairs and floor pillows and took a three hour nap. You could say that I slept the stress away. This evening I feel much better.

I called Mom to see how she's settling in at home. The council on aging folks have set her up with home health aides, visiting nurses, a therapist, meals on wheels, free eye and dental care, etc.  Just knowing that she has people with her everyday to assist her with her daily needs is a blessing.

She got the box I sent to her today. I get so tickled when she discovers what is inside them. It's kind of like Christmas for her. She adored the new clothes. I was crossing my fingers on that. She has lived in sweats for the last couple of decades. They were comfortable as well as affordable. When you have a lot of health problems having easy things to wear is important. I agree with that. I also think that when the clothing you wear is not just comfortable but also beautiful and stylish you feel better mentally and physically. I'll be sending her more each time just to make her smile....