Hard to believe it's been four years since the Dempsey Difference (see the tab above). In SO many ways, I'm a different person and yet, in many ways, I'm exactly the same.
I'm MUCH more aware of how my words and actions (good and bad) can affect others, and I live with a deeper level of thankfulness that I really don't think I had back then.
However, I still struggle with those same doubts, those same insecurities, that I dealt with four years ago. Only, I have something that I didn't have UNTIL four years ago. A point of reference. I have someone, with a similar story, who was where I was that I can refer to anytime those doubts and insecurities get too loud. I can look at him, be reminded of his story, be reminded that I'm not alone, and suddenly, the loudness of everything else fades. THAT'S what Patrick Dempsey did for me four years ago, and has done for me every single day since.
I debated whether or not to even post about it tonight, because while September 29th is a day that will always have significance to me, I've struggled a lot with the fact that people really don't seem to care. They don't seem to get it. All along I kept telling myself that what I went through in college, MUST have been meant to serve a purpose. I told myself when I came out of it on the other side that this story would help someone else some day. I don't know if that's the case, but I pray it is.
I know there are those that stopped reading this entry the minute they saw the word "Dempsey" in the title, because they think I'm just some fan girl, just another fan who's crazy about Patrick Dempsey.
I'm slowly coming to realize that it doesn't matter who "gets it" or doesn't, it doesn't matter if people believe me or they don't. What other people think doesn't make what Patrick did for me any less real. Whether people believe it or not doesn't change the truth of what is now my story. It doesn't change the fact that without Patrick Dempsey, I would be a statistic right now.
Four years ago today Patrick Dempsey saved my life. He was the answer to my prayer. He was my reminder that God had not forgotten about me. Patrick Dempsey is my hero and there is not a day that goes by that I don't thank God for him.
I still pray daily that the day will come when I'll be able to thank Patrick face to face, but until that day comes (and even after that day is done) I'll continue to pray that my story might help someone else.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
"WONDER"
Michael W. Smith's new album "WONDER" is now available! I know you all probably think I'm just saying this, but it is INCREDIBLE! I'll just share with you a few thoughts on my favorite songs from the album:
Rise: Love the lyrics! A song that basically shouts "HAVE FAITH! TRUST ME!" It really made me think about how much faith I actually have and what I do to put the faith into action. Great song!
Wonder: Upbeat and powerful! Great song to "dance it out" to and great song to have on while you're getting dressed in the morning and getting ready to face the day.
Leave: This song brought me to my knees and made me cry the "ugly cry." Heartbreaking. One line in particular made me gasp the first time I heard it. Then I cried some more. In fact, sounded like MWS himself was tearing up toward the end of it.
One More Time: Talks about never giving up. I needed to hear it. Definitely one of those I'll be listening to when I need a reminder that with God, ALL things are possible!
Take My Breath Away: I LOVE the violins in this one! upbeat and I LOVE the chorus!!
Take Me Over: BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL song! The first line talks about resting in His Arms...Just the image it gives me makes me tear up. This is one I'll be putting on to listen to as I fall asleep. I love it!
I'd be more specific,but I want YOU to get (or download) your copy and draw your own conclusions! If you do, let me know what you think! You'll be blessed, I promise!
Rise: Love the lyrics! A song that basically shouts "HAVE FAITH! TRUST ME!" It really made me think about how much faith I actually have and what I do to put the faith into action. Great song!
Wonder: Upbeat and powerful! Great song to "dance it out" to and great song to have on while you're getting dressed in the morning and getting ready to face the day.
Leave: This song brought me to my knees and made me cry the "ugly cry." Heartbreaking. One line in particular made me gasp the first time I heard it. Then I cried some more. In fact, sounded like MWS himself was tearing up toward the end of it.
One More Time: Talks about never giving up. I needed to hear it. Definitely one of those I'll be listening to when I need a reminder that with God, ALL things are possible!
Take My Breath Away: I LOVE the violins in this one! upbeat and I LOVE the chorus!!
Take Me Over: BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL song! The first line talks about resting in His Arms...Just the image it gives me makes me tear up. This is one I'll be putting on to listen to as I fall asleep. I love it!
I'd be more specific,but I want YOU to get (or download) your copy and draw your own conclusions! If you do, let me know what you think! You'll be blessed, I promise!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Amazing Story!
I'm just gonna give you the link and let my fabulous friend, Liz Jordan take it from there. Just have your tissues handy & get ready to be blessed!
INCREDIBLE STORY OF MR. BROWN AND HIS BROTHER
INCREDIBLE STORY OF MR. BROWN AND HIS BROTHER
Sunday, September 26, 2010
2010 Premiere Week Wrap-Up!
As promised, here are my thoughts on Premiere Week!
Monday:
Two And A Half Men: Nothing surprising. Just a typical episode. Sometimes I wonder why I still watch this one.
*Mike And Molly: No, you're not seeing things, this one wasn't on the schedule below, but it was a new series on after TAAHM and I got into it...SO FUNNY!! It is now set to record every week! Loved it!
*The Chase: Yet another one not on the schedule, but since it's set/filmed in Houston & Dallas areas, the Texan in me felt it was my duty to watch. Wasn't impressed. Will give it one more week.
*The Event: LOTS of time jumps that I'm not too crazy about and LOTS of characters and stories to keep track of. I was a LOST watcher and didn't mind it, but I just don't know if I'm ready for ANOTHER show like LOST so soon. The story IS intriguing, so I'll stick with it for now. They'd better give MORE answers on a fairly regular basis though or they'll lose me quick. I'm still weary from LOST and my brain can't handle that again for awhile! ;)
Tuesday:
NCIS/NCIS L.A. Two different shows, both came back strong and had great stories! Missed ALL of my NCIS people and look forward to the season!
The Good Wife: Premieres this week! Can't wait!
Wednesday:
*Undercovers: LOVED it! Very nice and refreshing to see a couple ALREADY married and established instead of having the fall in love with the endless "Will they/won't they?" over the course of several seasons. Great chemistry, great action, great romance...It's everything all in one and I for one am VERY happy and excited about it!
Criminal Minds: My dose of uber creepiness is back and the premiere delivered well! And I still adore my Morgan and Garcia! :)
*The Defenders: Another one not on the schedule, but DVR'd it just to see what it was about. Watched it Saturday during lunch and REALLY liked it! This one might replace "The Whole Truth" (see below) Kinda reminded me of "Boston Legal" a little bit. It is also set to record every week. :)
*The Whole Truth: Out of all the new shows, I was looking forward to this one (and "Blue Bloods- more on that below) the most....Disappointed. VERY disappointed. The back and forth quickly got on my nerves, then I found myself bored with the story. Will give it one more week but "The Defenders" looks to be it's replacement. And I guess a lot of other people felt the same...The ratings were AWFUL!
Thursday:
Grey's Anatomy: It was okay. After such an adrenaline pumping finale, this episode felt a bit flat. Love that Derek is no longer the Chief and have to think that Patrick LOVED those speeding scenes given the fact that the guy races cars! I'm betting he had some input on that particular angle of the show. Loved seeing him calm down his patient and the patient's Mom after the surgery. One of the thing I've missed about Derek being a doctor is his interactions with his patients. Doctor Derek Shepherd is back and I'm thrilled! This miscarriage reveal should make for some great scenes for Meredith and Derek and great storyline material for Patrick and Ellen to sink their teeth into! The first episode might have been a bit ho hum, but I think the season holds A TON of promise, and I'm excited!
Private Practice: Another ho hum episode. Looking forward to seeing what becomes of Sam and Addison though. This show's going to have to get a little more exciting to keep me around though.
Friday:
CSI:NY: SELA WARD WAS FABULOUS!!!! Loved it and am SO glad she joined the cast! She and Gary Sinise play wonderfully off each other and I can't wait for more! Since I've never watched this show before, I'm still trying to figure out who's who and how they all fit with each other, but I'm excited about it! Welcome back Sela!!!
*Blue Bloods: Tom Selleck (and his mustache) are back on my T.V. and I couldn't be happier! Really enjoyed the premiere and can't wait to see more!
*Outlaw: I haven't watched the second episode yet. Softball tournament on Saturday made us all go to bed early and so we had to choose what to watch and "Blue Bloods" won. Were too exhausted to watch last night, and the Dallas Cowboys played today. So, we'll get to it. The fact that I'm not chomping at the bit to watch it though, might be a sign that the first episode didn't pull me in as much as I thought. We'll see after I watch.
Sunday:
Desperate Housewives: *Yawn* in all honesty, I stopped caring about this show a long time ago. It's really just something for me to watch while I wait for "Brothers and Sisters" to get ahead on the DVR enough so I can FF'd through all the commercials.
Brothers & Sisters: My Rob Lowe lovin' heat broke all over again tonight! I'd heard rumors that Robert was "alive" in a coma and had a shred of hope that this meant the door was being left open for Rob Lowe to make a return, until Rob tweeted earlier today that Robert was indeed dead. I watched tonight and cried. Rob Lowe was a HUGE reason I liked the show as much as I did, and I just don't think I'll look forward to it now with NEAR the anticipation I once did. It was heartbreaking tonight in many ways, but we'll see what the season holds.
And there ya have it. My thoughts on the Fall T.V. Premiere Week! Would love to hear your thoughts if anyone is reading and has something to say about how YOU thought the premieres were. :)
Monday:
Two And A Half Men: Nothing surprising. Just a typical episode. Sometimes I wonder why I still watch this one.
*Mike And Molly: No, you're not seeing things, this one wasn't on the schedule below, but it was a new series on after TAAHM and I got into it...SO FUNNY!! It is now set to record every week! Loved it!
*The Chase: Yet another one not on the schedule, but since it's set/filmed in Houston & Dallas areas, the Texan in me felt it was my duty to watch. Wasn't impressed. Will give it one more week.
*The Event: LOTS of time jumps that I'm not too crazy about and LOTS of characters and stories to keep track of. I was a LOST watcher and didn't mind it, but I just don't know if I'm ready for ANOTHER show like LOST so soon. The story IS intriguing, so I'll stick with it for now. They'd better give MORE answers on a fairly regular basis though or they'll lose me quick. I'm still weary from LOST and my brain can't handle that again for awhile! ;)
Tuesday:
NCIS/NCIS L.A. Two different shows, both came back strong and had great stories! Missed ALL of my NCIS people and look forward to the season!
The Good Wife: Premieres this week! Can't wait!
Wednesday:
*Undercovers: LOVED it! Very nice and refreshing to see a couple ALREADY married and established instead of having the fall in love with the endless "Will they/won't they?" over the course of several seasons. Great chemistry, great action, great romance...It's everything all in one and I for one am VERY happy and excited about it!
Criminal Minds: My dose of uber creepiness is back and the premiere delivered well! And I still adore my Morgan and Garcia! :)
*The Defenders: Another one not on the schedule, but DVR'd it just to see what it was about. Watched it Saturday during lunch and REALLY liked it! This one might replace "The Whole Truth" (see below) Kinda reminded me of "Boston Legal" a little bit. It is also set to record every week. :)
*The Whole Truth: Out of all the new shows, I was looking forward to this one (and "Blue Bloods- more on that below) the most....Disappointed. VERY disappointed. The back and forth quickly got on my nerves, then I found myself bored with the story. Will give it one more week but "The Defenders" looks to be it's replacement. And I guess a lot of other people felt the same...The ratings were AWFUL!
Thursday:
Grey's Anatomy: It was okay. After such an adrenaline pumping finale, this episode felt a bit flat. Love that Derek is no longer the Chief and have to think that Patrick LOVED those speeding scenes given the fact that the guy races cars! I'm betting he had some input on that particular angle of the show. Loved seeing him calm down his patient and the patient's Mom after the surgery. One of the thing I've missed about Derek being a doctor is his interactions with his patients. Doctor Derek Shepherd is back and I'm thrilled! This miscarriage reveal should make for some great scenes for Meredith and Derek and great storyline material for Patrick and Ellen to sink their teeth into! The first episode might have been a bit ho hum, but I think the season holds A TON of promise, and I'm excited!
Private Practice: Another ho hum episode. Looking forward to seeing what becomes of Sam and Addison though. This show's going to have to get a little more exciting to keep me around though.
Friday:
CSI:NY: SELA WARD WAS FABULOUS!!!! Loved it and am SO glad she joined the cast! She and Gary Sinise play wonderfully off each other and I can't wait for more! Since I've never watched this show before, I'm still trying to figure out who's who and how they all fit with each other, but I'm excited about it! Welcome back Sela!!!
*Blue Bloods: Tom Selleck (and his mustache) are back on my T.V. and I couldn't be happier! Really enjoyed the premiere and can't wait to see more!
*Outlaw: I haven't watched the second episode yet. Softball tournament on Saturday made us all go to bed early and so we had to choose what to watch and "Blue Bloods" won. Were too exhausted to watch last night, and the Dallas Cowboys played today. So, we'll get to it. The fact that I'm not chomping at the bit to watch it though, might be a sign that the first episode didn't pull me in as much as I thought. We'll see after I watch.
Sunday:
Desperate Housewives: *Yawn* in all honesty, I stopped caring about this show a long time ago. It's really just something for me to watch while I wait for "Brothers and Sisters" to get ahead on the DVR enough so I can FF'd through all the commercials.
Brothers & Sisters: My Rob Lowe lovin' heat broke all over again tonight! I'd heard rumors that Robert was "alive" in a coma and had a shred of hope that this meant the door was being left open for Rob Lowe to make a return, until Rob tweeted earlier today that Robert was indeed dead. I watched tonight and cried. Rob Lowe was a HUGE reason I liked the show as much as I did, and I just don't think I'll look forward to it now with NEAR the anticipation I once did. It was heartbreaking tonight in many ways, but we'll see what the season holds.
And there ya have it. My thoughts on the Fall T.V. Premiere Week! Would love to hear your thoughts if anyone is reading and has something to say about how YOU thought the premieres were. :)
Sunday, September 19, 2010
My Premiere Week Schedule
In case you're wondering how I'll be spending my evenings this week:
Monday:
8:00-9:00 The Event*
8:00-8:30- Two And A Half Men
Tuesday:
7:00-8:00: NCIS
8:00-9:00: NCIS:L.A.
9:00-10:00: The Good Wife (starting September 28th)
Wednesday:
7:00-8:00: Undercovers*
8:00-9:00 Criminal Minds
9:00-10:00 The Whole Truth*
Thursday:
8:00-9:00: Grey's Anatomy
9:00-10:00 Private Practice
Friday:
8:00-9:00: CSI:NY (Not a "new" show but new to me since I've never watched before & am only watching now because Sela Ward joined the cast)
9:00-10:00: Outlaw* (First episode aired last week--Liked it. Despite the AWFUL reviews it's been getting)
9:00-10:00 Blue Bloods *
Saturday:
Will be catching up on my "Who's The Boss?" reruns because NOTHING is on Saturday night!
Sunday:
8:00-9:00 Desperate Housewives
9:00-10:00 Brothers & Sisters
* signifies a new series.
Take the times I listed and move them ahead by thirty minutes because that's when I start watching so I'm able to zip through commercials. Have I mentioned how THRILLED I am to have DVR in my room now?! God bless my parents!!!
There are a few time conflicts as I'm sure you've noticed. This is when I'll have to watch one and then watch the other one when I'm done with the first. Sounds confusing, but I've done it for a long time so it's easy now! LOL!
Once I get a feel for which series I'll keep watching and which ones I don't care for, the schedule may or may not change. My regulars I'll stick with and I can pretty much watch any of them any time if something comes up with the exception of Grey's Anatomy...That one WILL get watched Thursday nights one way or another!
I'll post an entry Sunday night probably letting you know BRIEFLY what I liked/disliked about premiere week. Again, the exception being Grey's Anatomy, I'll post more detailed highlights of that show and post it Thursday night or Friday night (depending on how late it is when I get finished watching everything because I have to work Fridays. And how much I have to say about a particular episode). Grey's is really the exception to every rule because that's just my show...I adore it and the cast so it gets special treatment. :)
Have a great premiere week everybody and feel free to hit the comments with what YOU will/won't be watching this season!
Monday:
8:00-9:00 The Event*
8:00-8:30- Two And A Half Men
Tuesday:
7:00-8:00: NCIS
8:00-9:00: NCIS:L.A.
9:00-10:00: The Good Wife (starting September 28th)
Wednesday:
7:00-8:00: Undercovers*
8:00-9:00 Criminal Minds
9:00-10:00 The Whole Truth*
Thursday:
8:00-9:00: Grey's Anatomy
9:00-10:00 Private Practice
Friday:
8:00-9:00: CSI:NY (Not a "new" show but new to me since I've never watched before & am only watching now because Sela Ward joined the cast)
9:00-10:00: Outlaw* (First episode aired last week--Liked it. Despite the AWFUL reviews it's been getting)
9:00-10:00 Blue Bloods *
Saturday:
Will be catching up on my "Who's The Boss?" reruns because NOTHING is on Saturday night!
Sunday:
8:00-9:00 Desperate Housewives
9:00-10:00 Brothers & Sisters
* signifies a new series.
Take the times I listed and move them ahead by thirty minutes because that's when I start watching so I'm able to zip through commercials. Have I mentioned how THRILLED I am to have DVR in my room now?! God bless my parents!!!
There are a few time conflicts as I'm sure you've noticed. This is when I'll have to watch one and then watch the other one when I'm done with the first. Sounds confusing, but I've done it for a long time so it's easy now! LOL!
Once I get a feel for which series I'll keep watching and which ones I don't care for, the schedule may or may not change. My regulars I'll stick with and I can pretty much watch any of them any time if something comes up with the exception of Grey's Anatomy...That one WILL get watched Thursday nights one way or another!
I'll post an entry Sunday night probably letting you know BRIEFLY what I liked/disliked about premiere week. Again, the exception being Grey's Anatomy, I'll post more detailed highlights of that show and post it Thursday night or Friday night (depending on how late it is when I get finished watching everything because I have to work Fridays. And how much I have to say about a particular episode). Grey's is really the exception to every rule because that's just my show...I adore it and the cast so it gets special treatment. :)
Have a great premiere week everybody and feel free to hit the comments with what YOU will/won't be watching this season!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Nine Years Later
I always share this video on this date because it sums everything up.
May God bless the families of those who lost their lives nine years ago today. May He bless and protect those that have served, are serving, and will some day serve. And may God ALWAYS bless America as we turn our gaze to Him! WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
THERE SHE STANDS
May God bless the families of those who lost their lives nine years ago today. May He bless and protect those that have served, are serving, and will some day serve. And may God ALWAYS bless America as we turn our gaze to Him! WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
THERE SHE STANDS
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
"I Will Follow" Video
I remember promising to post if I ever found a way for you to listen to the song, so here ya go! CLICK HERE to listen to the song (if you haven't already) and read the lyrics!
May this ALWAYS be the cry of our hearts as followers of Christ!
May this ALWAYS be the cry of our hearts as followers of Christ!
New Music: "I Will Follow"
I told you in a recent post about hearing Chris Tomlin's latest single "I Will Follow" and instantly loving it! Well, good news...A recent tweet from Chris revealed that the song is now available on itunes!!! CLICK HERE to go purchase it!
Let me know what you think! And yes, I'm listening to it as I post this entry! :)
Let me know what you think! And yes, I'm listening to it as I post this entry! :)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Discouraged....
I tried to come up with a catchier title, but sometimes you just have to be blunt. Let me just cut to the chase.
My passion is television. If you've read this blog at all, you know I love it and could talk about it for hours on end. I'd LOVE to have a career doing something within the industry. To be able to get paid doing something I totally LOVE would be awesome! I don't really think acting is my thing...Even though I was in plays and productions of some kind all the way through my school years until I started college. Since that time, I found that I'd rather be behind the scenes...Promoting shows, promoting actors, doing reviews on television shows. Stuff like that. I could easily see myself being a publicist or an entertainment reporter of some sort.
What tends to make my heart ache is that nobody in my family really gives two hoots about television. I talk about it and by the second sentence in, I know they're just halfway listening and when I'm finished with my ramble, the conversation quickly moves on to other topics. There's very little feedback (if any) on what I said.
And I know the entertainment world is to many (my family and most of my friends included) not a respectable occupation like being a teacher, cop, doctor, etc. I know many people think it's just make believe and it's not molding minds or saving lives (although, speaking from personal experience, I know it HAS saved one life) so therefore, I know very few people take me seriously when I talk about it.
I overheard my Mom recently tell someone "Television and computer is all she has...." and it broke my heart. I DO spend a lot of time on Facebook and a lot of time watching T.V. but MOST of that time on FB is spent interacting with others...Seeing what's going on in their lives, finding out how I can pray for them, like that. And while I do admit, most of MY status updates on FB & twitter DO have to do with television, who else am I supposed to talk about it with? Nobody around me seems to care. At least there, I can get some type of conversation going!
September 20th is "Premiere Week." It's the week all of my favorite shows (and a lot of new ones) are back from summer hiatus! I'm really psyched about it, but because I know I'm the only one, I'm trying NOT to torture my family with details they could really care less about. It's hard, but thank God for Facebook, twitter, and this blog.
My sister had plans for September 23rd (the night of Grey's Anatomy's premiere) and asked if we could keep the kids. I was bummed, because I basically had planned a pizza night for me and Mom (who watches-maybe I should say tolerates-Grey's and Private Practice with me). And us keeping the kids meant Mom would hit the hay early with the kids in her bed. I love watching with Mom and this meant I was going to be watching alone. My sister informed us about a week ago that her plans had changed and she wouldn't need us after all. I was thrilled and the first thing out of my mouth was, "Yay Mom! This means we can watch the Grey's and Private Practice premiere's together!" My Mom's response, "Yeah, I guess so...." I haven't said anything to her about it since.
Would you pray for me? Pray that if this passion for television is something God wants me to pursue, that He would open doors for it. Or if it's not, that He would give me a new passion to pursue. I'm really discouraged right now so prayers for His peace and that the comfort of Jeremiah 29:11 would surround me would be great! I know that just because *I'M* shaken right now, HE is not. Thanks so much for praying!
My passion is television. If you've read this blog at all, you know I love it and could talk about it for hours on end. I'd LOVE to have a career doing something within the industry. To be able to get paid doing something I totally LOVE would be awesome! I don't really think acting is my thing...Even though I was in plays and productions of some kind all the way through my school years until I started college. Since that time, I found that I'd rather be behind the scenes...Promoting shows, promoting actors, doing reviews on television shows. Stuff like that. I could easily see myself being a publicist or an entertainment reporter of some sort.
What tends to make my heart ache is that nobody in my family really gives two hoots about television. I talk about it and by the second sentence in, I know they're just halfway listening and when I'm finished with my ramble, the conversation quickly moves on to other topics. There's very little feedback (if any) on what I said.
And I know the entertainment world is to many (my family and most of my friends included) not a respectable occupation like being a teacher, cop, doctor, etc. I know many people think it's just make believe and it's not molding minds or saving lives (although, speaking from personal experience, I know it HAS saved one life) so therefore, I know very few people take me seriously when I talk about it.
I overheard my Mom recently tell someone "Television and computer is all she has...." and it broke my heart. I DO spend a lot of time on Facebook and a lot of time watching T.V. but MOST of that time on FB is spent interacting with others...Seeing what's going on in their lives, finding out how I can pray for them, like that. And while I do admit, most of MY status updates on FB & twitter DO have to do with television, who else am I supposed to talk about it with? Nobody around me seems to care. At least there, I can get some type of conversation going!
September 20th is "Premiere Week." It's the week all of my favorite shows (and a lot of new ones) are back from summer hiatus! I'm really psyched about it, but because I know I'm the only one, I'm trying NOT to torture my family with details they could really care less about. It's hard, but thank God for Facebook, twitter, and this blog.
My sister had plans for September 23rd (the night of Grey's Anatomy's premiere) and asked if we could keep the kids. I was bummed, because I basically had planned a pizza night for me and Mom (who watches-maybe I should say tolerates-Grey's and Private Practice with me). And us keeping the kids meant Mom would hit the hay early with the kids in her bed. I love watching with Mom and this meant I was going to be watching alone. My sister informed us about a week ago that her plans had changed and she wouldn't need us after all. I was thrilled and the first thing out of my mouth was, "Yay Mom! This means we can watch the Grey's and Private Practice premiere's together!" My Mom's response, "Yeah, I guess so...." I haven't said anything to her about it since.
Would you pray for me? Pray that if this passion for television is something God wants me to pursue, that He would open doors for it. Or if it's not, that He would give me a new passion to pursue. I'm really discouraged right now so prayers for His peace and that the comfort of Jeremiah 29:11 would surround me would be great! I know that just because *I'M* shaken right now, HE is not. Thanks so much for praying!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
I Once Was Blind...
Okay, so maybe I wasn't REALLY blind! BUT...I have been having some eye issues....
Tuesday night I noticed that my contacts were really bothering me. As I headed to the shower, I looked in the mirror and noticed both of my eyes were really red. So, I went ahead and took out my contacts for the night. I wear the kind that you toss every night anyway. I hoped that would resolve the issue, but I was wrong. My eyes watered and burned all night.
I woke up yesterday morning to find my left eye was fine but my right eye was bloodshot, and almost swollen shut. Bright light was agony. So, I stayed out of my contacts AND glasses all day yesterday. I have horrible vision, if I don't have in my contacts, or have on my glasses, I really can't see anything unless it's RIGHT in front of me. So, yesterday, I really was in a sort of "blind" state. I spent my day in my room with the lights off (because once again, light was agony) with my ipod. No T.V. or computer (unless you count my using my iphone a few times). I put eye drops in about every two hours, and really just prayed for God to take care of whatever the issue was.
I woke up this morning with clear eyes! I was able to put in my contacts and SEE today! I was going to stay out of them again today to give my eyes an extra day of rest, but decided to see how my eyes would do in them today since I have to be able to wear them for work tomorrow. I haven't had any problems. Thank you, Lord!
Not sure what the problem was, but I'm due for my annual eye exam next month and will tell my doctor about it. I would chalk it up to allergies, but this didn't FEEL like allergies, it felt like I was being poked in the eye! I have a WONDERFUL eye doctor and I'm sure if I were REALLY worried, he would see earlier than scheduled, but since it seems to have cleared up, hopefully it'll STAY cleared up and I can just go in next month.
I can see clearly now, the blur is gone....LOL!
Tuesday night I noticed that my contacts were really bothering me. As I headed to the shower, I looked in the mirror and noticed both of my eyes were really red. So, I went ahead and took out my contacts for the night. I wear the kind that you toss every night anyway. I hoped that would resolve the issue, but I was wrong. My eyes watered and burned all night.
I woke up yesterday morning to find my left eye was fine but my right eye was bloodshot, and almost swollen shut. Bright light was agony. So, I stayed out of my contacts AND glasses all day yesterday. I have horrible vision, if I don't have in my contacts, or have on my glasses, I really can't see anything unless it's RIGHT in front of me. So, yesterday, I really was in a sort of "blind" state. I spent my day in my room with the lights off (because once again, light was agony) with my ipod. No T.V. or computer (unless you count my using my iphone a few times). I put eye drops in about every two hours, and really just prayed for God to take care of whatever the issue was.
I woke up this morning with clear eyes! I was able to put in my contacts and SEE today! I was going to stay out of them again today to give my eyes an extra day of rest, but decided to see how my eyes would do in them today since I have to be able to wear them for work tomorrow. I haven't had any problems. Thank you, Lord!
Not sure what the problem was, but I'm due for my annual eye exam next month and will tell my doctor about it. I would chalk it up to allergies, but this didn't FEEL like allergies, it felt like I was being poked in the eye! I have a WONDERFUL eye doctor and I'm sure if I were REALLY worried, he would see earlier than scheduled, but since it seems to have cleared up, hopefully it'll STAY cleared up and I can just go in next month.
I can see clearly now, the blur is gone....LOL!
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