Update on the Meatball War....

At first we called a truce. It seemed the test went well for both of our samples. So we decided we both had a good meatball.

Last night, however, my daughter told me that the subject came up again when she and her friends were out to dinner. I however, was declared the winner. I made the best meatball. I don't know if my competition realizes yet that I have won, but I am wearing my prize proudly!!!!

Truce is over. I win.

To see or not to see

Recently I made a decision. I listened for one of the first times to what my children were saying. They hated our eye doctor. I was very unhappy with the last pair of glasses he prescribed, and have just dealt with them for the last two years. So, under pressure from my 20-something children, and wanting to preserve some family unity, I sought out recommendations for eye care from friends.

I made the appointment for an evening, so that we could go as a family! Strange as that sounds, it works for us. I was pleasantly surprised when I entered the office, it was bright and cheerful. Our former eye doctor's office was dark and drab. The office staff were cheerful also! The eye exam itself was very interesting to this Science Teacher. The equipment was new, and current. I was impressed.

I selected my new glasses, as did my husband and son. They were very different from what I usually select, but hey, at my age, time to not be afraid to be different. They were ready in a week. I put them on, and was so surprised at how bright the world became. I could actually see again. I don't think my glasses have left my head!!

We each have to stand up for ourselves and not be afraid to make a change. I do think that sometimes we become too familiar with our lives, and just accept events rather than display our true feelings. Life passes too quickly for us to just let it fly by. When it comes to health care, we have to be our own advocate. No longer can we believe that one health care provider is "the one" for us. We have to be informed, and comfortable. When the comfort level is tested, we have to be able to know what we need, and seek it.

I can't thank my friends enough for this recommendation. Being able to see is vital, but being able to see into my own self is priceless.