There's good news and there's bad news. First, the good.
The multiple ophthalmologists who have examined David have not been able to see any problems with his eyes. The MRI showed no abnormalities in his brain (hey, that's more than you can say about most of us!). So, David was released from the hospital today and is now resting at home.
The bad news: he still has NO vision, and there is no explanation. For most people, such news would be devastating. But, as those of you who have known David for a long time (longer than I have) know, he has been blind before (for 7 years), and so he realizes that blindness is NOT the end of life, and he's ready to start coping with it again. Of course, it won't be easy, even for him, and I have no experience at all. But I'm already used to doing quite a bit for him, and there will be only a few additional things that I'll have to do to help him with this. So, bottom line, we'll manage.
I also want to take this opportunity to thank so MANY of our friends who have sent short messages of encouragement and thoughtfulness throughout the last week. I have been too busy to answer most of you personally, but please know that I'm am VERY thankful for your support. You are the BEST!
You and David are in our thoughts and prayers. I hadn't realized [either that or I'd forgotten] that he'd been blind before. Did they figure out a cause back then?
ReplyDeleteHope this things disappears ASAP. And take care of yourself, too, Father Theresa!
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