I'm so behind....
Monday of last week Marleigh had an eye appointment in Wichita. The doctor looks into her eyes and can somehow tell whether she is near sighted, far sighted, etc. We got some bad news. Marleigh's right eye is over twice as near sighted as her left eye. She is going to need glasses at some point in the future. As of right now, her eyes aren't crossing, and it doesn't appear that she is straining to see. However, the doctor is worried that her right eye will become weak, and as she grows and develops, she would rely more on her left eye. That would put her at risk of developing some learning disabilites. He is hoping she can go at least another year or two before she will need glasses, but if her eyes start to cross, we notice her straining to see, or think it is affecting her development, we'll have to put them on her.
I know we are so incredibly blessed by this amazing little girl, but I couldn't help but cry as he was telling me that she was going to need glasses. I don't know if it is because I still feel guilty or exactly why I was so upset. When I stop to think logically, this is so minor compared to some of the problems she could have.
I've been praying that either the doctor was somehow wrong about her eyes or that the Lord will help her vision to improve. We go back in 6 months for another check up. I am believing that when we go back, her eyes will be better!
Hey Sister. . . don't be hard on yourself. We all wore glasses so she was bound to need them too. Sorry! :) You know, I get upset when I realize the girls will get my varicose veins, cankles, glasses, braces. . . (Wow, I sound like a winner! hahaha!) but then I realize despite all the "imperfections," I gave them this wonderful beautiful thing called LIFE. And in God's eyes, we're all perfect. He chose such incredible parents for Marleigh and you've given her SO much. She will always be absolutely perfect--glasses or not. We love you all!
ReplyDeletelove, Michaela