I can see!

It's been almost four months since I started suddenly losing vision in my right eye while walking through the streets of Venice. I am finally seeing almost as well as possible again. They're still working on getting my prescription just right, but after 3.5 months of seeing partially and blurrily and through old glasses, I finally am seeing the world around me as it is. I'm waiting to see how the medical billing works out, but I am so grateful to the doctors and nurses in Italy for saving my vision. I'm so grateful to Rachel for being there for me and with me and giving up time from our trip to be with me as I was scared out of my mind. I try not to think too much about those few days because it was terrifying and intensely vulnerable. But it taught me so much and showed me human kindness. I remember the man who had had a similar thing happen who realized I spoke English and started talking to me in English as we waited. I was so grateful to have someone to talk to in my own language. I remember the Italian woman who saw me break down crying because I didn't know how to check in to be seen and who found an English speaking doctor for me. I remember the kind receptionist who took extra time and helped me with the help of google translate. There was the kind and competent surgeon who made me laugh before surgery when I was so anxious I could barely stand it.

There is so much love in the world and so much good. I am so thankful to have my vision again. I will never take my health for granted. So thank you to everyone involved and grazie bella Italia!