Walk in the Lord’s Presence

Posted on January 20, 2024 by

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Hi Friends! Yes, I am posting on Saturday instead of Friday. You never know when I might change my regular posting day! Right now I believe Saturday will work better for my schedule and allow me to be available to answer comments. So here we are. We shall see how it goes. Thank you for sticking with me!

Today I want to give an update on some things I have been dealing with. I had eye surgery on my left eye last Monday. And I will have eye surgery on my right eye this coming Monday.

Long story short, it has been a whirlwind. Between putting eye drops and ointment in my eyes several times a day, to a bunch of eye appointments and a lot of time traveling to those appointments, it’s been a busy season.

I didn’t think I would be able to do the eye drops, because I have never been good about putting anything in my eye. But that has been going better than expected. This shows that we never know what we can do until we try, with the Lord’s help!

Modern technology has been a blessing in all of this. I have used my phone as a timer between each round of eye drops. And talking to my loved ones with updates via text has been a gift. I am also told that when it’s all said and done, for people who like to read (that’s me) using a tablet is helpful because of the back light and larger font options.

In the days preceding the first surgery, I tried not to think about it. But on Sunday I got a bit anxious, mainly because I didn’t know what to expect. Yes I was told what would happen, but it’s not the same as experience. On Sunday I did a lot of praying and seeking peace from the Prince of Peace. Jesus helped me feel a lot better.

But turning to Jesus isn’t a one and done thing. We have to keep turning to Him. In this case, I might have felt better for a time. But if I got anxious again, I needed to remember to turn to Him again.

One highlight of the whole experience was the warm blankets. While in the bed in the outpatient surgery center, the staff takes blankets out of a dryer (or something that warms them) and lays them over the patients. It’s so cozy, especially on a winter morning.

I had a vision test yesterday and they said my left eye was 20/20. And the doctor was very pleased with the way my eye was rapidly healing. Praise God! 🙌

But right now, things are still a little difficult. A lot of it has to do with one eye working well and one eye not. If I put my glasses on, my left eye will be blurry. If I keep the glasses off, my right eye will be blurry. Distance and intermediate vision are okay right now, as my left eye takes command. The main issue is when it comes to reading and writing. Therefore, that is why I am not providing a normal post today. I tried to work on one yesterday, but it was a lot to deal with and I wound up saving it in my drafts for a future date. 🤷‍♀️

Hopefully, by next weekend things will improve with the reading and writing. I was told that when reading a lot, bright light is needed, and I might need reading glasses, especially for fine print.

With all that being said, please excuse any typos or grammatical errors I might miss today. Normally I read over my posts probably close to a dozen times, tweaking and editing each time. And I’m sure I still publish with errors! 😬 I won’t be doing all those reviews today. Hopefully it will be good enough with one review. (And I tried to keep this short, but I’m still almost at 800 words?! 😅)

Anyway, I would like to leave with one final thought. All of this has shown me how much God is in every detail of our lives. Big and small. He has been with me every step of the way. So no matter what you are facing today, don’t doubt the Lord’s love and provision. His Presence is always there. Even if we don’t feel it. We have to walk by faith, believing in Truth. When we know God’s character – His love, faithfulness, and trustworthinesses – then we can believe He is always looking out for us.

Thank you for reading, I hope you are having a blessed weekend.

And so I walk in the LORD’s presence as I live here on earth! – Psalm 116:9

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37 Comments on “Walk in the Lord’s Presence”

  4. Glad the surgery went well and praying that you recover completely. Sending you hugs 🤗 and give yourself time to feel all ok with both eyes.

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    • Thank you for the prayers and hugs, my friend! I am trying to take it easy, but I’m not always good at slowing down. It’s a humbling reminder that sometimes we need to just rest in the Lord’s Presence. 💟

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  7. Thanks for the update. I am praying for you for continued healing in both eyes. I’m thankful to hear things are going well so far. Continue to give your eyes the rest they need. I didn’t notice any typos though lol. 🤗❤️

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    • Thank you so much, my friend! And thank you for the reminder to rest my eyes. When I first get up in the morning, they are stronger. But then I fall into the trap of thinking I can use them a lot. Later in the day I wind up with blurry eyes and a headache. So thank you for the nudge. And I’m glad you didn’t see any typos. Thank you for letting me know. Lol. 💜💜

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  9. I had vision correction surgery a couple of years ago. Both eyes. I had lenses put in both. One eye now is 20/20 and other is 20/30 and my doctor was very pleased. I am thrilled with my new vision after not being able to see far away for most of my life. It’s so so wonderful I thank GOD each day for the success of it. And so very thankful for technology now and the excellent doctor I had. May GOD heal you quickly and that there is no complications at all. And oh, you will get used to putting in drops. I have to for dry eye and I was a wimp before with anything near my eye.  

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  10. It sounds like what happened when my hubby went through cataract surgery. My eye doctor said I do have them too, however, they are not bad enough for surgery, yet. I am so nervous about putting those eye drops in. Actually, I am nervous about the whole idea.

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    • Actually, my eye doctor mainly does cataract surgery. And all the other patients in there with me were getting that done. I completely understand being nervous. I was too. But when you get to that point, I will be cheering you on. As for the eye drops – they are really easy to me now. And I have always been terrible about that. So if I can do it, you can do it. As far as the surgery itself, I was really nervous initially. But after going through it, I can say it was really easy. The staff that I dealt will probably be like the staff you deal with, in that they do it all the time. Knowing that they know what they are doing really helps put the patient at ease. And thankfully everyone I dealt with as super nice. ( FYI – This was in Gainesville. )

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  11. Praying the second surgery goes well also, which sounds like should be happening today. 🙏🏻
    Thankful, that above all, your eyes are on the Lord regardless of any physical discomfort!

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    • Thank you, my friend. I had the second surgery last Monday. And it did go well! Praise God for medical professionals who know what they’re doing and who actually care! I’m so thankful that God has been with me through the whole process. ♥️♥️

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  12. Okay good deal! I was behind on reading posts because of a busy week so the calendar in my mind is a bit loopy. 😅 I’m thankful all is going well with the surgeries!!!❤️🙏🏻

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  14. I had two eye surgeries and I thank God all went well. It took time to heal and God is the Great Healer. I pray for your vision as you go forward…sight is such an incredible gift. Before my surgeries, I was very near-sighted. I can see things now that I never could before. I especially love to look at the birds that arrive on our porch in the morning…or any time of day. I can see all the details now and it is a wonderful thing! These beautiful creatures remind me of God’s love, mercy, and goodness every day…

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    • That’s so beautiful. I love getting out in nature too and seeing how God made so many unique animals, flowers, trees, and plants. I’m so glad to hear that your eye surgeries went well and your eyes are doing great. I love hearing success stories. What a gift! And using our renewed vision to look at the world around us is a great way to keep gratitude in our hearts. Thank you for stopping by and sharing 🤍

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