Platform 76
An adventure.
So, it all began when I decided I needed new specs. My right eye was getting fuzzy and had a yellow/green tinge. The optician soon found the cataract and said it needed removing. “OK” I said, let’s go for it. She booked me into a new facility that could do the op within a month. I soon received an appointment for a prelim assessment. Off I went…
NewMedica.
The prelim was very thorough and turned up that I had high blood pressure. This meant no op until it came down. They contacted my doc and he arranged a visit to the nurse. OK, “Take these pills,” etc. Then, the standard blood tests revealed I had type 2 diabetes! So, another nurse, this one a specialist in DB. More blood tests and almost an hour of practical tests confirmed it. Much advice about dietand being more active followed. Advice that I took.
One Month Later.
A return visit to the DB nurse revealed that the change of diet had radically reduced my blood sugar level and weight! (wasn’t expecting that!) I got a “well done” from the nurse and, after a 7:30am doctor’s phone call on a Saturday morning, he sent the required info to NewMedica so the op could go ahead.
The Op.
On the 17th of June, I went for the op and all went well. The new lens lets in more light and colours are much more vivid. Focus took a week, but now, with no specs on, the new eye is better than the old. I have another appointment with the optician after the 4 week healing period. I’ve had no issues with the op: no pain, soreness, discharge, etc. Praise The Lord!
Db Eye Test.
As yet another part of the adventure, I now have to have a DB eye test…Then, there’s the other eye, which will soon need an op…
Summary.
So, a visit to the optician set in motion a chain of events that is still ongoing. Through all this, I’ve felt fine, but now I’m on 6 pills a day with one eye de cataracted and the other’s days are numbered. What a lark!
Ear, Ear…
I had this happening with my left ear. You know how every so often you get an itch that you just have to poke. Well, I got one and poked. It felt like my left ear was suddenly ‘bunged’ up…Almost as though it had stuck together…Which it had. I put drops in for a week which didn’t seem to do anything, then I had a word of knowllege from The Lord. He said, “Roll up some tissue paper,” which I did and used it to clear out the wax. It worked!!! And my ear was fine again. Hallelujah.
Work…
I continue to work, though not as much now as I’d like. Still, God provides faithfully and bills are paid in full and on time, which has been my main prayer for some time. I have several regular clients, most of whom I’ve been working with for many years…Yeah, they keep coming back for more!!!
Sarah Tumey…
Sarah is a reall blessing to me. She brings me shopping when I’m not able to get out and many other things. Well, this year she made CD number 4, and yours truly got the job. What a blessing it is to work on other people’s songs and help them with their ministry. The CD is wonderful and is out ‘ministering.’ I was doubly blessed when the CD was released as Sarah and her mom took me out for a celebration carvery… Not had one of those for years.
Big News...
I’m moving house…again. I’ve been here at Falcon’s Nest for almost 5 years, but it’s time to downsize, again. The Lord has found me a really nice place, a bungalow, no stairs, yippee. It’s cosy and will quickly become home.
So, I’ve been in my new home for about four and a half months. I’m totally settled in and loving it. It really is cosy and warm, and within easy walking reach of just about everything I need. The only exception being the doctor, I have to get a taxi for that. I am truely blessed.
If you got this far, thank you for reading my ongoing adventures.
Colin.
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