Presbyopia

A few years ago, I was told I have a condition called Presbyopia (prez-bee-oh-pee-uh).  I looked it up on wikopedia, and it says that presbyopia comes from the Greek word “presbys” which means “old person!”  Can you believe that?!  I’m old at age 44!  I had no idea!  :-0  The actual definition is:  “farsightedness due to ciliary muscle weakness and loss of elasticity in the crystalline lens.”  In other words, I need bifocals.  So, I’ve been happily wearing my bifocals for about 2 1/2 years now, and guess what?  I’m starting to pull my book a little farther away to read the words again!  I’ve known for about two months that I need an eye appointment and recently mentioned it to Dean.  But presbyopia isn’t considered a medical condition and isn’t covered under our insurance.  So, I’ve been waiting it out.  The only person I’ve mentioned it to is Dean.  Well, out of the blue last week I got a call from a lady at our church who said “By chance, does anyone in your family need an eye exam?!”  She told me about this program at a local store that offers *free* eye exams and glasses!  So, I went yesterday and God blessed me with a brand new pair of eyeglasses — totally free!!  I can see again!!!

God knows our every need — big or small.  I am reminded of the verse in Philippians 4:19 which says “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus!”  Is there something you need?  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God!”  Philippians 4:6

 Sometime soon, I’ll try to post a photo of me in my new glasses!  Thank you, God!