Updates, Narratives, and New Goggles

It's pushing October which means it has almost been ten months since the accident.  At this point, the scars from my last surgery have healed; my vision is the same (my left eye an astonishing 20/20, but with super powers in my opinion and my right eye black as can be); my face still itches like crazy from the nerve regrowth and I frequently get reminded that I rub my face non-stop; my upper lid stays irritated from the weight, but I'm thankful that it is helping to protect a portion of the eye; my eye itself stays dry unless I've applied ointment or drops, but I am again grateful that there is relief; and for the majority of the time I'm awake, my mind stays optimistic and on positive thoughts.

This time of year seems notorious for Personal Narrative writing within the school system.  In fact, Ella just finished her personal narrative which I can't wait to read and I am in the process of completing my own.  Ironically, we both chose the same topic, the accident.  It's been fun and a little scary beginning this piece with my students because they are a new group and have a ton of questions.  At the same time, it's awesome to see myself react and process the emotions that come and go as discussions happen.  The kids are SO into it, and I'm excited that they are so engaged.  I can't wait to have a finished piece and I'm hoping as they see me go through this process, they are encouraged to write as well. 

While doing his typical, nightly google searching, Kermie came across a pair of goggles made especially for chronic dry eyes.  The goggles themselves have mixed reviews, but when he asked whether or not I wanted to try them I replied with a quick yes!  My thought is that you never know until you try! The goggles come with a sleep therapy that includes pieces of foam that can be soaked in water and worn at night while sleeping.  They also have separate beads that can be cooled for cold therapy or warmed for hot therapy.  I have never done the hot therapy, but the cold therapy is amazing.  Before the goggles, I would sit with an ice pack on my ice, so this is even better not having to hold something to my face for twenty minutes.  The goggles haven't cured my dry eye, but I definitely think they have provided relief.  So, to any one out there who suffers from this condition, the goggles are worth a try!  Check out the link below for pricing and ordering details. 

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