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Re: Stupid Eye Tricks Two: The Sequel

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:01 am
by GaTechGal
Glad to hear you're on the mend Bru. Keep us updated. :D:

Re: Stupid Eye Tricks Two: The Sequel

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:11 am
by Whazzup
Do you know what jumped out at me from your entire post? This line:

"My daughter is so pretty. Her little braces shine like jewelry when she smiles."

It is just so typically optimistic of you to turn braces into jewelry. And it's a great way for your daughter to think about them, too.

Your positive attitude will get you through this, Bru. And you are wise enough to realize just how precious the gift of sight is for a person who has been "shortsighted" for so long. Hugs to you.

Re: Stupid Eye Tricks Two: The Sequel

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:12 am
by BRWombat
February wrote:...I wonder if there's a book in this experience...I think there may be. i can tell you one thing for sure, there is just nothing fun or romantic about losing your sight. so take care of those eyes. I had no control over what happened to mine--and i'm only grateful that even if not the perfect solution, that they could be helped...
I'd read that book. Bru, your beautiful descriptions are making me look at everything around me, sights I take for granted, in a whole new way. I can't wait to get home and look at the faces of my family. Thank you for sharing this.

Re: Stupid Eye Tricks Two: The Sequel

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:45 pm
by DisneyMom
Bru- hope your MD visit today shows that you're well on the way to complete healing- hope that whatever is causing the pain is going to be taken care of!

I'd read that book as well! :) I meant it when I said that you help us see things as well.

Re: Stupid Eye Tricks Two: The Sequel

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:43 pm
by Zazu
I'll join the chorus recommending a book and promising to buy a copy!

With respect, I would commend to your attention "They Tore Out My Heart and Stomped That Sucker Flat" by Lewis Grizzard. It's about his heart valve replacement surgery and all that went with it. He teamed with a cardiologist to make sure the technical part was correct, and the result was an award-winning book that has surely helped thousands.

Re: Stupid Eye Tricks Two: The Sequel

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:51 pm
by GaTechGal
Zazu wrote:I'll join the chorus recommending a book and promising to buy a copy!

With respect, I would commend to your attention "They Tore Out My Heart and Stomped That Sucker Flat" by Lewis Grizzard. It's about his heart valve replacement surgery and all that went with it. He teamed with a cardiologist to make sure the technical part was correct, and the result was an award-winning book that has surely helped thousands.
Grizzard is a hoot. Even if he was one of the largest U(sic)GA fans on the planet.

Re: Stupid Eye Tricks Two: The Sequel

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:30 pm
by Monorail_Red
Sorry I'm soo late to post here...started classes last week and I have been SWAMPED!!

But anyway, glad to hear everything is starting to go well for your Bru.

Keep us posted. :D:

Re: Stupid Eye Tricks Two: The Sequel

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:45 pm
by Elena (aka: Bubble Lady)
[font="Palatino Linotype"]CONGRATULATIONS BRU!!!!!! :D:

it's so great to hear you've got your sight back (even with prosthetics and glasses, etc.)! i'm sure you're enjoying every minute of it (well, maybe not the pain part, but hopefully that is all behind you) :D: :D: :D:
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Re: Stupid Eye Tricks Two: The Sequel

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:14 pm
by Notatourist
Tears of joy.