Mom and Pop came over to see Alex soon after he returned home today. Here he is showing then a video of his doctor’s instructions. He can actually see that small screen!

This shows just how happy he and his granny are! A precious pic!

Alex and Don enjoying the backyard! The first time he has really seen it all at once.

Showing off the pool to Granny and Pop.

He has to patch one eye or the other to correct the double vision for now. On Thursday, he will get his glasses with prism to correct that. Also, he has to sleep in goggles at night to avoid putting any pressure on the eyes. Cannot get them wet or touch them for 2 months! Sooo worth it!

Sweet Granny made Alex a big pan of her famous macaroni and cheese. And an angel food cake with strawberries. Yummy! Hoping he’s gonna share! 🙂

“THE LORD HAS DONE THIS, IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES!”

I have just talked to Alex on the phone. The excitement in his voice is priceless! He says that he can see the leaves on the trees…he can see the road signs that they are passing by as they travel home…he can read the tag numbers on the cars around him. He said, “Mom, I can actually see where I am going!”

Friends, I confess to you that I am not as thankful for my sight as I should be…even though I know how much Alex has missed out on because of his FORMER limited vision. If you haven’t stopped and thanked God for your sight lately, do it now. It is a gift from God that we should never take for granted!

Alex’s vision is still a little blurry, but will continue to improve over the next few days. The doctor saw him this morning and was very satisfied with the way he is progressing. We return for another visit next week.

Alex will still have to wear glasses, because of his double vision. That is a problem that stems from the disease and is coming directly from the optic nerve. He also will still have the nystagmus, which is a constant jumping of the eye. But, that is manageable…the important thing is that he can see 100% better than he could 2 days ago. Praise the Lord!

I want to be very clear to anyone reading this blog, that our family gives all the glory for this outcome to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He set this procedure into motion, He led us to this doctor, He is the one who gave this doctor the abilities and skills, and He is the one who guided the doctor’s hands during the operation. We know and can testify that “Every good and perfect gift comes from God.” James 1:17.

I am in awe at the thought that my child who suffers so much every day of his life, has been given this gift. No, he is not completely healed of his disease…he has many issues that he will continue to deal with daily. We will continue to look for answers and help for the pain, and the balance, and the walking…but, today, God has answered our cries for help by giving Alex back his vision. Could God heal him of all of the aspects of Cerebellar Atrophy? Of course He could! Will He? I don’t know. But, this I do know…He loves this boy more than I do…and Alex is in His hands. God is worthy of our love and adoration and praise whether He ever heals him completely or not! And we will thank Him, and praise Him and serve Him as long as we have breath!

I have had a wonderfully blessed few days. And I want to share it all with you…really, I do. And, really, I will. But, not tonight. Much too weary in body and mind. I’m sure you understand…

BTW…Alex’s surgery is over. He is not seeing yet, but the doctor says that all is well. He is having to keep drops in them and they are very blurred. He will see the Dr. again in the morning. More info then.

You sleep well.

Yesterday was the next to last practice for our spring musical/graduation that will take place tonight. However…most of the participants were NOT in the mood for a practice. And, they certainly were NOT in the mood to stand on the risers and be still and quiet. They were silly, and full of wiggles. They were hot and they were cold. They were yelling instead of singing. They were skipping to the microphone instead of walking nicely. They were being exactly what 5 and 6 years olds are supposed to be! They were having fun, and looking to ‘brighten the corner’ where they were. So, we sat…and did our best to finish the practice. And, then I sent them on their way. Skipping and playing out to the playground…where they were much more relaxed than on a set of risers in a big, quiet sanctuary in a church.

BUT…TODAY…I must ‘crack the whip’ and remind them that TONIGHT is the program…TONIGHT is the night they must remember all the rules…TONIGHT is the night they must bring out the good manners, and remember ‘stage presence’…AND remember the words to their part…AND remember the words to all the songs! And…they will! They will be perfect…well, they will be perfect 5 and 6 years old children…and that will be just fine!

Today was the end-of-year party for our K4 friends. They had all sorts of activities and yummy treats. There was an art gallery, too. Each teacher does seasonal decor outside her room, and these were some of the colorful ones I came across today. I didn’t get to all the classes, but, they were just as cute.