Glasses and contacts, that is. (At least for the next 10-15 years until we need reading glasses.)
Ryan's surgery went well--he's already 20/20 in each eye. We couldn't be more excited about both of our results. We are reminded, though, that the degradation of our vision is a result of the Fall. God created the world good. However, Adam's (and our) sin corrupted the world and our bodies and our souls. So our eyes and our lungs and our hearts fail. Yet all is made right by Jesus' obedience, death on the cross, resurrection from the dead, and ascension into Heaven. And while we're thrilled for the restoration of our vision, we most eagerly await Christ's return, when we (with all who love Him) will realize the final, full, and lasting re-creation of not only our bodies but also the whole world!
Last night, I decided to get together all of our old glasses and unused boxes of contacts. It will be fun to be rid of these, not only because of all the drawer space all of it has occupied, but to know that we can wake up each morning and see without the need of these things. It is difficult to break the habit of reaching for your glasses as soon as you wake up, or not worrying that you need to take out your contacts before you go to sleep.
Before
During
After
(By the way, Ryan was instructed to wear these sunglasses to protect his eyes until he could get home and put on the fun safety goggles.)
4 comments:
Yeah for sight! :) Geez - you guys have tons of eye paraphernalia. Maybe you can donate all that somewhere?
This is just tremendous. I would like to see a photo of Ryan with those safety goggles.
AWESOME - it is the most amazing feeling to wake up and be able to see again....without glasses or contacts! Congrats - rejoicing with you guys!
love this post guys! congrats on the eye surgury!! i'm very happy that you have 20/20 vision! also congrats to brandon and jill...isabel is gorgeous! miss you all!
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