So, what are some of my abilities now?
What my reading (near vision) glasses enable me to do –
I’m grateful that I can read to some degree, and my reading glasses
– which have prism as part of the prescription – are hugely helpful. As limited
as my reading is, I can’t imagine not being able to read at ALL. My reading
glasses also, of course, enable me to write. And enable me to watch videos.
Make music –
I’ve talked about my flute, but I also do a bit of piano keyboard. We have an electric, full scale piano keyboard. I never learned to play - I can’t read Bass Clef – but I’m slowly getting more acquainted with making music on our piano. I’ve experimented with very simple chords, and occasionally using both hands.
Grow houseplants-
My mother loved gardening – it was a passion of hers. I’m nowhere
near as knowledgeable as she was, but I do seem to have a green thumb for houseplants.
I keep it simple – sunlight, and the right amount of water, and then get around
to re-potting when needed. Here’s a few of them.
Outdoor garden -
I love our garden, and delight in seeing things beginning to grow
in the Spring. Springtime has always been my favorite season. I also love to
spot flowers when my husband Ron and I are out for our daily afternoon walk
with our dog. When I’m close enough, I take pictures of the flowers.
Last summer I sent them to family members, including my mom. She loved getting them, and I know she’d be happy that I’m still taking pictures of flowers. I’ll always think of her when I’m taking pleasure in nature, and I know that would make her happy.
Focus on abilities -
So, these are some of the things I CAN do. The life I’m trying to
embrace. I want, as much as I can, to be present, and to treasure each and every moment
of goodness.
