Not Quite the Same~

I've never discussed personal issues on a public format. Why I did on my last post - I don't know.  Part of it was my disappointment at having to cancel my first endurance ride in the Midwest.  But, considering the bigger picture, I'll go ahead & follow through with the result of our day in Omaha.

A trail I took often out from home in WA~

We arrived at Omaha Eye & Laser Institute just before 7:30 a.m.  I was being tested within minutes thereafter.  Once my eye was dilated, more tests.  Soon, I was waiting to see Dr. Thomas.  He presented a warm demeanor - but was direct & business like.  His first question was whether someone had accompanied me?  When I confirmed Butch was in the waiting room, he had the nurse go for him.

I should have known then...  The news was not good.  The vision loss I've suffered in my right eye - will not return, nor can it be repaired with surgery.  Even the cause is unknown.  Central Retinal Artery Occlusion, was confirmed.    I did not have a retinal tear or detachment.  If you click on the link, you can read about it.

Next, I spent 1.5 hours in an MRI at Nebraska Health Imaging.  During that time, I thought of grandson Mason & how his last time in the machine he'd managed over an hour without moving & with no sedation.  I decided that if Mason could, so could I.  Results came back late this afternoon & my brain showed no abnormalities.  Nothing that could explain what happened.  More tests are scheduled for next week, to rule out other unfavorable possibilities.

I'm not taking the diagnosis as final & fully expect that with time & prayer my vision will return.  Thank you to all who've expressed concern.  Your prayers, calls & support have kept my outlook a positive one.