Can you believe it? Here we are, in December, the last month of 2025! I am sure many of you will agree: 2025 has gone awfully fast! This past week was going to be a busy one, so I decided to call the “Puppy Nanny” to care for Heidi and go to Salem and stay for a few days, as my events were all in that area.
- I was invited to my cousin’s 70th birthday bash last weekend. Dave is the kindest man in the entire world. He is married to my cousin, Janet, who grew up with me and is very much like a sister.
We all love Dave dearly. Left to right, my cousin, Larry, brother-in-law, Ron, the birthday boy, Dave, Melodie, me, Janet, and Traci. The party was so much fun, and I got to see so many people I hadn’t seen in a very long time, as well as my sister, Melodie, and my brother-in-law, Ron. - The next day I was free, so Janet picked me up at the hotel I stay at when I am in Salem, New Hampshire, and we hit the Mall. It dawned on me that aside from the small Outlet Mall near me, it was the first time I had been in a real Mall in ten years.
It felt good to walk around, and I even purchased a few things for myself. Like, two pairs of jeans that are now two sizes smaller than what I was wearing 4 years ago, two pairs of winter gloves, a bed jacket, and a beautiful scarf.
We stopped for lunch at a Greek restaurant decorated for Christmas and enjoyed an excellent meal!
- Janet dropped me at the hotel, where I napped and also had a quick meal before falling asleep. I stay at the IHG in Salem and have each time I had appointments with my Eye Surgeon.
- Tuesday dawned, and I got up and had a quick breakfast. My appointment was set for 11:30 that morning. I was nervous, but also felt that my eye had been doing well. After having the inside of both eyes photographed, pressures taken (16 and 15), and getting dilated, I was ready to see Dr. S. He came in, carefully examined each eye. We lamented about all we had been through together before he told me I was good to go. Come back in one year, unless something unforeseen happens, and then call. I left the office on cloud nine!
- Now I need to go to my local Optician and get new glasses. I will make an appointment after the holidays.
However, as Christmas nears, it is safe to say I got the best gift of all—my vision.
