So, it’s been a week since the lens implant (visualize a photo of me with an arrow drawn to the left eye, label it IMPLANT, and an arrow drawn to the right breast, label it IMPLANT). The right eye will be done in August. Colors are so vivid now, but the wrinkles in my face are new! There’s dirt all over my house that I’ve been missing, I am sure. Who cares? I can see color again. For someone who is largely visual, that’s a big deal. The lens implant has been a great addition to my life and I am grateful.
So, just one more thing to visit Riverside Kaiser about, right? I am also grateful to that medical center and all of the personnel who work there. There’s a receptionist in ophthalmology who knows where EVERYTHING is. I know because several times now I’ve witnessed her answering weird location questions with a smile and perfect directions. I wonder, “how does she know where that person works?”. I watched her give some cute little gift to a co-worker and then hug her. I figure, this is a nice lady. Next visit, I am bringing her a pair of my earrings. She should know that her kindnesses don’t go unnoticed.
I test drove an Acura RDX and noticed that the salesman had the same free-with-cataract-surgery sun glasses that I have. I commented on them and he shared that he had the same surgery only a week earlier. It was a cute connection. He didn’t offer a great price though– he was really kind, however. So, I am considering buying a car. We’ll see. Wow, last year at this time I was having my right breast removed, this year, considering a new car. Life is a wild ride, for sure.
This is seemingly a never ending journey. I have started walking down the health issues path and I will have to walk there until the intersection that will take me in a new direction. My health is generally better. I am eating well and spending a lot of time in the garden. I’ll take a photo of to update you all on Saturday. The thing is growing out of control! It took a lot of money and work to put in, but the benefits are a reason to exercise and tasty tomatoes.
Learning Moment: Pay attention to the people who serve, not just the ones who provide customer service.
