New Sight for Josh

Once again, Christmas time became somewhat of a whirlwind. The amazing surgeon that God, I believe, led us to decided we should go ahead and get Josh's surgery done over the holiday break. So, I scrambled to get his appointments made, forms completed as soon as he came home. He also wanted to retake his drivers test for his license. He had gone once and failed, to both of our surprise. David also took him the day before surgery and he failed again. The agent said he was about to go through a red light. WHAT? Josh is a good driver and I could only think that perhaps he was being protected by God for some reason when he couldn't pass. It was not only bizarre, but frustrating for him.

I took him the following day for surgery. I knew his eyes were bothering him, but he didn't think they were really bad. Dr. Biber (his amazing surgeon) had called me and told me that h had done research on Josh's situation and felt like a toric lens that would correct Josh's astigmatism would be a good choice for him. It would eliminate his need for nearsighted correction and he would only need reading glasses instead of bifocals. Because Josh is only 16, we totally agreed with this reasoning.

In the surgical area, the nurses and and staff couldn't have been more friendly. They had read Josh's medical history and wanted to know about his accident. Once again, an opportunity to give God the due glory for saving Josh last summer.

The surgery went quick, he recovered well and we headed home. As we left the parking garage, Josh was overwhelmed! He couldn't stop talking about how clearly he could see. He said, "it's like seeing in HD". When we came to a stop light, Josh said, " whoa, now I know why I failed my driving test. I couldn't see the red light. He couldn't see alot. My hunch was right. God was protecting him. He really couldn't see.

A few days later, Josh took his test and the agent said he was one of the best drivers he tested and wished all his students were like Josh! I was thankful he got that affirmation. He was so disappointed the first two times.

So many lessons can be gleaned from his experiences. He and I talked about his charisma. This gift God has given him and how it can be used positively or negatively for the furthering of God's glory.

In so many ways I learn about myself through my children. As Mary treasured and pondered the role she would play in the Savior of the world, I hope that I might ponder these things in my life and let God use me in some way to be a part of His plans. That, as a mom, I embrace the role of influence over my kids lives and use it to bring God's love to those around us that are longing for the emptiness to be filled in their lives.