Today I am at Hillcrest Mall with Julie.
It has been one week since I had cataract surgery on my left eye.
Every day, I notice a little improvement. The vision in my left eye is becoming clearer, and something I did not expect is that my left eye can now see better than my right eye!
It may sound like a small thing, but to me it is quite meaningful.
For several days after the surgery, I stayed home, rested, and tried not to do too much. I was waiting for my eye doctor to tell me when I could safely return to normal activities. On Wednesday, the doctor said my recovery was going well and that I was fit to drive again.
So today, here I am at Hillcrest Mall.
There is nothing special on the agenda. Julie and I may walk around, have something to eat, and simply enjoy being out.
At 80, I have learned that these ordinary moments are not really ordinary.
Being able to see a little more clearly, walk around a shopping mall with my wife, enjoy a meal together, and look at the people and things around me—these are things worth appreciating.
My recovery is not finished yet. The right eye still needs its turn, and I will continue to follow the doctor's advice.
But for today, I am happy with one small step forward.
One week, one eye, a little clearer every day.
That is good enough for Grandpa Journey.
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