The Rainbow in the Clouds

Thursday one of my greatest fears came true: I pulled my back out helping Forrest. Fortunately I had just purchased a chair with electric lift for him earlier that same day, and a friend helped me recover the raised seat from the attic to put above the toilet. So basically Forrest was able to stand without my assistance while I was forced to lay on the coach on the heating pad and take relaxers, which left much time for catching up on my Cedar Cover books. Reading is a hobby I have not enjoyed since Junior High School but retirement has given me time to read again. BTW the back is much better.

Today I was to return to retina specialist to have my eye checked. Had an injection in it a month ago, which I do believe has helped my vision problem I've had since the retina surgery 1 1/2 years ago. Yeah!! That, too, has enabled me to read again.

Being able to read again has also brought Forrest's vision problems closer to my heart. He has been blind in his right eye about 10 years; his left eye's vision is quickly getting worse. We have appointment with retina specialist next week to look at optic nerve which is "not as bright as normal optic nerves" to quote the eye doctor. Forrest has always enjoyed reading but it is impossible for him to enjoy anymore.

And that brings me to today. I have postponed my eye appointment because Forrest is having a (typical) sick day. He won't be able to ride the van to dialysis, so I'll take him myself. No problem. Just reshifting some chores and appointments I planned to do today while he was dialyzing.

My prayers have always been simply to receive strength and wisdom from One more wise than me; my prayers have been abundantly answered throughout the years. I am blessed to have been able to retire early and remain comfortable during a time when many persons are worried about the economy. Retirement allows me to rearrange my schedule and care for Forrest. Yes, caring for Forrest is a cloud over my life, but there are so many rainbows coming out of that cloud.