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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17415 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17415 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 04 2025 : 12:51:15 PM
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So, I have been mia because of my cataract surgery that hasn’t gone as well as I expected…(I have a tendency to be impatient) …
That being said, I have a dear Idaho friend who finally got tired of hearing me, whine and sniffle… And finally gave me the swift kick in my panties that I needed…
She reminded me that I should be grateful for my blessings… that it could be worse… reminded me of her own health issues…. A good friend doesn’t sugar coat things !
I am grateful to her for her friendship and her honesty and that swift kick in the tuschi that I needed.
So forgive me, for not visiting here, I do miss you all…
On the plus side, turns out I had an infection behind my retina and now am on medication..
In December I will have the other eye surgery, fingers crossed it will go better, ,,
So, time to put my ‘big girl panties on and get over it!  and maybe have a glass of wine so I won’t whine!
For now I am back in my messy craft room and finishing up some UFO’s …
Happy Autumn
And hugz to you, my Idaho friend who keeps me grounded…
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2552 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2025 : 12:58:03 PM
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Happy to see you back Grace. I had cataract surgery in both eyes several years ago and had problems in both eyes that left me legally blind for 9 months until they got it all fixed. Most people sail through cataract surgery with no problems and refer to it as a miracle. Then there are those few of us troublemakers.....
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7366 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7366 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2025 : 1:03:01 PM
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Way to go Idaho:-) So happy you are feeling better Grace and have medicine for your eye infection. Take care my friend.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17415 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17415 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2025 : 1:10:06 PM
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Oh Judith, amen!… We troublemakers stick together…
But I will say one thing the brightness in colors is incredible. Even though I walk around squinting half the time because I still can’t see out of my other eye.
For me, it’s also about being impatient and hating to be dependent on someone else…
I lovingly joke about my husband, I refer to him as ““ driving Miss Daisy “” because I can not see well enough to drive.. uugh! I feel like my wings have been clipped… but I need to get out of my head, and keep busy with the things I can do!
Thank goodness for big girl panties, a glass of wine, and friends who tell me to get over it.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2552 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2025 : 1:18:44 PM
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Oh yes -- the colors and the light and being able to drive at night again. Poor DH had to drive me around for 9 months and then had to watch over me for six months of chemo. I hate being dependent too but it happens sometimes and I am eternally grateful that there is someone around to help.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17415 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17415 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2025 : 1:42:13 PM
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Judith,, we are blessed to have such devoted hubbies..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2552 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2025 : 2:27:45 PM
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So very true. Most of the time.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13835 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13835 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2025 : 3:18:35 PM
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Gracie, sorry you've had issues with your eyes. Hopefully the next one will be smooth and trouble free.urg
My hubby and I have both had cataract surgeries and, they went very well iwithout issue. I also have glaucoma and has surgery to help with that in my left eye. Right eye didn't need it. But, eyes are so very, very important!!!
Take care of yourself!
Hugs!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Farmgirl Sharpshooter
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17415 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17415 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2025 : 4:35:11 PM
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CeeJay, 99% of the people I have spoken with have had good results... unfortunately I have scaring from RK surgery over 20 years ago, plus mild macular Degeneration and a macular pucker in my left eye and to top it off I have Fuchs disease.. with my luck, I should buy a Lottery ticket! lol!
Wow! Glaucoma too? .. so glad you had very good results with your surgeries.
We are blessed to have the medical science to repair these issues.. can you imagine 150 years ago?,,
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4526 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4526 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2025 : 03:29:03 AM
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Grace, sorry to hear of your troubles, and hope things get better fast. We all need a good friend to give us that kick now and then. best wishes for the next surgery.
Farming in WI
Michele
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2829 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2829 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2025 : 08:07:19 AM
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Grace! I'm so happy you have found your big girl panties! Boy howdy, we are all guilty of stuffing them in the very back of our drawers and forgetting about them. You're in good company! I'm happy to hear you have a good friend to serve that swift kick in the back side when needed. That truly is a true friend. I have a friend like that as well, she never sugar coats ANYTHING! But, that is what I love and appreciate about her. On a serious note: I'm sorry to hear about your infection, gosh darn it, we certainly never want to experience any additional setbacks when we're facing any kind of surgery. Huge hugs to you and get well wishes! And, remember; you can turn those big girl panties inside out so you may sport them a second day in a row!! XO
Dreamer42
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3499 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3499 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2025 : 11:51:44 AM
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Sorry to hear of your troubles, Grace! I'm glad your friend kicked you back this way though. We've missed you and your humor :) Isn't it funny how much we always want to help others but sure hate it when others have to help us?
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7907 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7907 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2025 : 1:09:32 PM
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Grace, I am so very sorry to hear about your eye issues, but you know I have missed your terribly and I am happy to have you back! I hope your next surgery will be smooth sailing. Having eye sight changes is a very scary thing. I don't blame you for feeling frustrated. Big hugs to you!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6111 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6111 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2025 : 1:15:15 PM
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Grace, I'm glad you made it here to the forum to whine to us! We are good listeners and Whiners too!LOL!
Hang in there!
Prayers!
Connie Sue
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17415 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17415 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2025 : 9:14:30 PM
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LOL! Well on the plus side,, the medication is making a difference,,
but on to even better news, our Ginger pup who also had doggie cataract surgery last week,, she is doing awesome!
Maybe I should have had our pup's Vet do my cataract surgery lolol! just kidding :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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