The New Year has begun and so I want to wish us all a happy and healthy year ahead in 2019. I’m sorry I didn’t put up any posts during the holiday season but we had two little two-year old grandchildren running around our house, and while this was enormous fun, I spent considerable time trying to stay out of the way.
Holiday times, birthdays and other special occasions often find me feeling a little nostalgic. This year I found myself in a different space of reflection. It occurred to me that I have now spent nearly half of my lifetime as a visually impaired person. In fact, unless I am in unfamiliar surroundings or confronting new situations, I rarely focus on the fact that I am legally blind.
Do I even remember what it is like to be fully sighted? I’m not sure that I do. I certainly don’t spend any time thinking that I used to be able to drive a vehicle or see the printed word. I am becoming more used to people identifying themselves to me when we meet on the street or in the store. I do recall that originally I was quite sensitive about this. These days I am just grateful for the information.
Perhaps all this means that I am finally becoming adjusted. I am looking forward to 2019. Lyle and I have a few adventures planned and God willing, weather permitting, it should be a good year. I wish the same to all of you.
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