It was just one of those days filled with both good and bad things. I think when I finally got to sit down and think about it, I was very happy over all with the results.
Okay, first, I went to Weight Watchers and weighed in and lost 1-1/2 pounds and now I am just 1/2 a pound from my goal weight! I am ecstatic and the sense of accomplishment I feel at being this close to my goal by my birthday is a little overwhelming.
That was the first piece of good news!
Next, I headed across the state to see my retinal surgeon, Dr. C. He looked at my troublesome left eye and found that the retina does indeed have a membrane growing across it. Surgery will be required later to remove the membrane, but for right now he wants to wait so that the membrane gets thicker. This will make it easier for him to remove when the time comes. Although I am not looking forward to another operation on that eye, I do trust Dr. C. and I know he will do his very best.
So that was the bad news.
I left Dr. C.’s office mildly blinded by the dilating drops in my eyes. With two pairs of sunglasses, I drove to a shopping mall near the hospital, and I went to two shoe stores, still searching for the allusive bone pumps. Nothing. I mean, if I wanted to wear 6 inch spiky heels then yeah, they had shoes. However, they had nothing nice and classy.
I was about to give up when I say a sign for “Super Shoes”. Okay, they’d gotten my attention. So I pulled into their parking lot and went inside. In the back of the shop on sale were these cute little babies!
I put them on and they were so comfortable! And the tri-color actually matched the two dresses I am bringing with me on the trip. They are just perfect!
The second piece of good news!
I drove back across the state listening to the “Mama Mia” soundtrack before arriving late in the afternoon. I took a quick picture of the sandals and when I went to download them I found this picture of the rainbow that I had taken a few days ago and forgotten about. I fell in love with it!
So I am ending my day being thankful for all the good in my life and a reminder that even if I have challenges to meet I am certainly up to them.
That is a LOT of real good. That picture of the rainbow is fabulous!! The shoes are, too. 😉
Oh you know, besides the eye doctor news, I think it was a pretty good day 🙂
Wow, the rainbow picture is outstanding!! Love it.
Great that you finally found shoes – now the holiday can begin.
Just 1/2 a pound from your goal weight?? take off some clothes!!
You trust your eye doctor so that’s the good part too.
And I simply love your shoes and rainbow!!
Wonderful picture and great work at W.W. you look wonderful and your goal is right there.
Love the shoes, they are perfect!
The eye is take it one day at a time and try not to think about the operation yet. Easier said then done. Love YOU, Mel
Congrats with the weight loss!! Good luck with the eye, you will do fantastic, have faith. Hey, I know, maybe the new eye membrane is the half pound you have left;)
The shoes are so cute, I don’t really even like shoes all that much and I appreciate them. Have a great day, Michele
Congrats again, Mom, on your weight loss and being so close to your goal.
I just listened to the Fritz commercial, and it made me laugh out loud!
Now back to packing! Oh boy!
Love you lots,
Mandy
I’m glad you found a pair of shoes you like! Don’t let the eye ruin your vacation, enjoy it as much as possible, you deserve it!
congrats again for your weight loss. It must feel sooo good!
I’m sorry to hear about your eye membrane. I hope it will be the last surgery at least!
Oh yeah, finding shoes can be such pain, so I’m very happy with you that you found your pretty babies at last! YEAY!
Oh, and that rainbow shot is soooo beautiful. A real fairytale photo. I’m sure there is a treasure where it ends.
Oh WOW! I think I count this as a GOOD day! 1/2 a pound away?! How many days til your birthday? You’ll BE there by your birthday! You will BE GOAL on your birthday! I just know it!
Those shoes are DARLING! I LOVE them! Persistence paid off! Congratulations!!!
Forget about the eye thing for awhile and have fun! That rainbow photo is fabulous! That is ALMOST gettin’ to the pot of gold!
Sounds like overall a good day 🙂 Love the rainbow pic!