The Wonders of Good News

Written by Chelle on Thursday, October 30th, 2008

For the past few years I have been dedicated to Becca’s eye sight. The first weeks of scary treatment with an inexperienced pediatric ophthalmologist, to fighting an American insurance company to pursue treatment “outside our network”, the fear of surgery, the eye surgery being canceled at the last minute due to a huge improvement, broken glasses … I was determined. Becca was a model patient. She, to this day wears her glasses always and without doubt.

This was all with the hope that maybe just maybe, the treatment would work. It doesn’t always work. There are patients that need surgery. There are patients that are destined to wear glasses for all the days of their lives.

Guess what!

Becca’s eyes are improving!!!!

Her prescription will be lessened this time!! Including the bifocal that she will still have but less strength!!! I was so thrilled that spending three hours with two sick, feverish children in a waiting room then bouncing to different exam rooms, then pinning Becca down to place drops in her eyes that stung like bees … so thrilled it was all worth it.

Both Ethan and Becca have a nasty cold. I had to wake Ethan and drag him to this appointment. Once again feeling like I was not being fair. Yet we survived the morning, all three of us exhausted, we collapsed for a long afternoon nap. I needed good news this week. It has been a challenging week full of tough times.

I am so hoping that Becca will feel better for tomorrow night!! Or will Halloween be spoiled? Are you ready for Halloween?

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16 Responses to “The Wonders of Good News”

Jacquie, on October 30th, 2008 at 4:41 pm Said:

That is great news.

Hope the kids are feeling better soon.

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Gail, on October 30th, 2008 at 7:22 pm Said:

That is fantastic news about Becca’s eyes!
We are sick here too - it’s not fun! Sympathies out to you!!!!!

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Halo, on October 30th, 2008 at 7:52 pm Said:

congrats to you and becca. that is great news!

on another note, nate wants to say, Hi Mabecca! i miss you!

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Maddy, on October 30th, 2008 at 8:09 pm Said:

Wonderful news indeed. I am so happy for you! Hope the sniffles and snuffles clear up soon, although over here we are due for an unheard of ’soggy’ Halloween. This is the first rain we’ve has since……probably February so we’re a little out of practice.
Best wishes from me and mine to you and yours

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Stephanie, on October 30th, 2008 at 9:12 pm Said:

That’s WONDERFUL news!!!! Moments like that make all the troubling times worth while.

Get better and take care of those kidlets!

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Mom On The Run, on October 30th, 2008 at 11:13 pm Said:

Nah - you won’t have to skip Halloween - you’ll be able to at least hit up a few houses while the kids remarkably feel well enough. maybe that’s all they need - a few houses then you won’t have to smuggle as much junk out?

PS - great news about Becca’s eyes!

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Heather, on October 30th, 2008 at 11:47 pm Said:

Always wonderful to read good news.

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much more than a mom, on October 31st, 2008 at 12:45 am Said:

That’s such great news! Yay Becca!

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The Laundress, on October 31st, 2008 at 8:17 am Said:

THAT makes me very happy!!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

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Holly, on October 31st, 2008 at 11:05 am Said:

Hooray for Becca!

James won’t wear his glasses. I have to take him in to get them readjusted because he played with them so much that now they hurt. Fortunately, since they are for reading, when his eyes get tired I can simply tell him “put on your glasses or keep reading.” I’m so sympathetic.

I hope everyone is well enough for Halloween. Crossing fingers it looks like my wish has come true and it cooled down. Maybe even rain?

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Damselfly, on October 31st, 2008 at 10:54 pm Said:

Wow, this is such great news! And you’re right, it’s so worth it.
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Michelle, on November 1st, 2008 at 12:52 am Said:

yay for good news at the dr appt! Hope the kids were feeling well enough for Halloween!

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Shannon @ Gabi's World, on November 2nd, 2008 at 6:54 pm Said:

What great news! Hope everyone is feeling better now!

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Monica, on November 3rd, 2008 at 7:20 pm Said:

Yeah Becca~! Way to go little eyeballs!

Something interesting about all of the photos of Becca that you’ve got… she has the most beautiful eyes and those glasses ALWAYS make them look so big and beautiful.

She carries everything off so well.

Hugs honey… Thank you for all of your beautiful comments on my site.

Thank you thank you thank you!

Mon

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Rachel, on November 4th, 2008 at 2:51 pm Said:

Great news-you deserved some good news.

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Immomsdaughter, on November 11th, 2008 at 9:22 am Said:

That’s indeed good news for Becca :)I’m thrilled for both of you too.

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