Life's Ups and Downs...

Abby has been wearing glasses for a very long time. I think she got her first pair when she was in preschool around the age of 4. She was diagnosed with a severe case of astigmatism. Now that she's soon-to-be 14, she's expressed interest in wanting to try contacts. Well, this all started about a month or so ago. She's tried about 4 or 5 different pairs of contacts, but none of them have worked. The last pair fit perfectly and were stable, meaning they didn't move around on her eyes. However, her vision would be fine one minute and go blurry the next. Her eye doctor told us she's never seen anything like it before. She said it might mean one thing if she was having the same issue with her glasses, but she sees just fine with them. She said she's tried nearly every matrix out there to find the right contacts for her, but we haven't had any luck. She told me yesterday that she was going to send out an e-mail to some of her friends who are, also, eye doctors to find out if they have any other suggestions. I just wish it was an easy fix so that Abby could have a pair of contacts to use if she'd like a change from her glasses. Hopefully, we'll hear some encouraging news from her doctor by the end of the week. Isn't she a cutie?

Brittany is continuing to adjust to college life. She's so sweet to call me just about everyday, and you have no idea how wonderful it is to hear her voice! I do think she's getting a little stressed out. She has to run every morning at 6 AM (8-10 miles), then goes directly to an ice bath. Yes...an ICE BATH! Brrrr! It helps the muscles recover quicker, but it sure sounds painful to me! Then, of course, she has classes and another workout in the afternoon. In the evenings, 4 days a week, she has study hall for the freshmen athletes from 7-8:15 PM and on Tuesdays, she has to attend a meeting for the athletes. She doesn't have much time to unwind. I try to remind her that she has my love and support and to try and find time each day for herself...even if it's only 30 mins. I know she'll find her way...just wish I could help her a little more than I'm able. It's a learning process for us both!

Our air conditioning upstairs has been out for a couple of days, but, lo and behold, our AC man came out today and fixed it! I felt like doing the "I've got COOL air, again!" HAPPY DANCE, but I refrained! :) Sure makes me appreciate one of life's little luxuries!



P.S. I forgot to mention that Abby was chosen for the select ensemble chorus group that she auditioned for...YIPEE!!! I'm so proud of her! Look out, Broadway...here she comes! :)