Much to Be Thankful For

Posted on January 27, 2024 by

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Hi Friends! I hope you are all well. I wanted to give you an update on my eyes.

I had my second eye surgery this past Monday. I wasn’t as nervous this time, since I had been through it once already. In this case, experience helped calm the nerves.

When we (hubby and I) arrived at the outpatient surgery center, I had to check in, just as I did last week. Long story short – there was confusion with the front desk staff as to what lens they were putting in my eye. They thought they figured it out, but I wasn’t so sure because they didn’t mention anything that sounded familiar to me.

(I’m not trying to make the check-in staff look bad. Every single person I encountered while I was there, was friendly and helpful. They know how to put a patient at ease. So this wasn’t their fault. The issue was that I saw the doctor in his office on Friday afternoon and all the documentation didn’t make it to the outpatient surgery center by Monday morning.)

After I was brought to the back, I was put in a bed and hooked up to machines. And they dilate the eye that is being worked on. They dilate so much that the eye stays dilated into the next day.

This means the patient lays there and waits for a while. (And it was extra cold in there, so I appreciated those warm blankets I mentioned last week! 😁)

The waiting was a good thing because I had time to pray. I still didn’t feel confident that the check-in staff documented the correct lens. So I prayed that God would intervene and work everything out.

When the nurse came to wheel me into the operating room, I mentioned it to her. She said not to worry, they figured it out. She told me the name of the lens, and I remembered the doctor mentioning that name when I was in his office. I felt better and I knew God was there.

When I was done, the doctor said all went well and it was easy. I’m glad he knows what he’s doing!

Tuesday I went in for a check up. The doctor looked at my eye and was very pleased with the way it was healing so far. I will go back in a few days for another check up and a vision test.

At this point I’m not wearing glasses. Walking around and looking at the computer all day for work, I don’t even miss them. When trying to read small print, like my Bible, that is a little bit of a struggle. So I am thinking about getting a pair of readers and/or reading my Bible electronically on a tablet. I don’t mind reading other books that way, but when it comes to the Bible, I prefer the idea of reading a real book that I can hold in my hands. However, I know millions of people read from the YouVersion Bible App these days, so I won’t be alone.

When reflecting on all that I went through, I have much to be thankful for. God has been with me through it all. From the big things – like this miraculous path for me to improve my vision. To the little things – like sleeping with a hard plastic patch on my eye at night, that has not bothered me a bit. We can always find blessings in our days, no matter what we are walking through.

And as children of the Most High God, we can trust that He is watching over us. Jesus said in Matthew 10:30, “And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” If God numbers the hairs on our heads, this should tell us that He is part of every detail of our lives.

He sees us, He hears us, and His Presence is always with us. He cares about what we go through. And He wants to be there for us when we have trials. What an amazing God we have!

Whatever path you are facing today, don’t let the enemy plant doubt in your mind. Remind yourself that you have a loving God who is watching over you. He is with you, every step you take.

Thank you for stopping by and reading this post. I hope you have a blessed weekend!

Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. – Psalm 55:22a

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26 Comments on “Much to Be Thankful For”

  1. Glad to hear that your surgery went well and all is going ok. I can so relate to wanting to read a print Bible rather than a digital one. I can look up things in a digital one, but I use my paper Bible for actual reading and study. There is definitely something personal and beautiful about it.
    And Amen 🙏🏽 for the reminder that He is with us every step of the way, watching over us. Although we know it, we need to remind ourselves of this truth in situations when we are anxious.
    Take care my friend 💙

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    • I agree – there is definitely something personal about a Bible we can hold in our hands. And you are right, we do need reminders sometimes. It’s shocking how quickly our thoughts (and the enemy) can bring doubt. We have to cling tightly to the the truth. Blessings, my friend! 🤗

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  5. That’s great news, Bridget! I’m thankful to hear the surgery went well. And thankful everything was worked out with the paperwork. It is amazing how God shows up in our time of need. All we have to do is say a prayer. Thanks for updating us. I hope you have a restful and peaceful weekend. ❤️

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    • Thank you, Dawn! I agree – it’s definitely amazing how God shows up! I’m so thankful we can trust Him with all the things we encounter. 🙌 I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend too ♥️

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  6. I’m way behind my blog reading, Bridget, but your site is one of the first places I check!

    I’m glad your surgery went well. I had something similar five years ago and it’s been so much easier to see.

    It’s wonderful how God often builds in time for us to seek Him, when we need it the most.

    Thanks for sharing your journey through God Grace with us!

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    • Hi David! Thank you for the kind words. I didn’t know you had something similar. I love hearing that and how God has helped improve your vision. What a gift we have in the Lord! He is always there is so many ways! We are truly blessed. 🙌♥️🙏

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      • I have atypical vision and am severely nearsighted in my right eye. This led to cataract surgery at age 50. When my ophthalmologist learned I could see 20/20 out of the eye, post surgery , she put her arms up in a victory V!

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      • That’s awesome! I love hearing success stories because the enemy tries to plant doubt in my mind. But we serve the God of exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond (Eph 3:20). God is teaching me to hold onto His goodness! Thank you for sharing that, David! I’m so glad you have stellar vision now! 🙌♥️🙏

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  7. Good for you, Bridget! I am glad that your eye surgery went well. I don’t have the courage to do this —for all the reasons you’ve described and shared in your journey to becoming glasses-free. My mom has trouble with her eyes, so she goes to the eye doctor a lot. She would love to be able to see better. I’m thankful that you shared this dose of encouragement. Now you don’t have to wonder where you put your glasses! 🤓

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    • Thank you, Rainer! I can definitely understand the hesitations. I’m so thankful God was with me through it all. I’m sorry your mom has a lot of eye trouble. I know how much that must hold her back from enjoying every day activities. Eye sight is not something to take for granted. And yes so true about wondering where I put my glasses! 😂 I have been thanking God daily for my renewed vision.

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  8. Blessings on you and your eyes! HE will heal you and it is truly a miracle of sight HE has given us. You will rejoice in your new vision. Thanks for sharing and abide with HIM closely as HE continues to heal you.

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