Do Princesses Wear Glasses, Mommy?

My four year old asked me last night as she readied herself for bed.  She had already shed her Cinderella costume, and clothed in her purple Curious George PJS, was dutifully setting her purple frames on our buffet in the dining area.  

Today was the follow-up check of Bumblebee at the optometrist office.  Four weeks ago, she received her eye glasses to correct a very weak left eye.  Prior to the glasses, she could only make out the first two lines on the eye chart.  A month ago, her vision in her left eye with the glasseswas 20/60 up close, and 20/80 for distance.  The optometrist was warning there maybe an eye patch, or dilation for the right eye in order to strengthen the left one.      

However, Bumblebee proved her wrong. Today, her close-up vision with the glasses was 20/20, and distance vision was 20/40.  The eye doctor, an attractive, engaging mother of two, was amazed and pleased.  No need for an eye patch!

I am happy, and proud, and grateful, but frankly I should not surprised.  The change in Bumblebee in the past month has been dramatic.  She has made great strides in school, she is starting to write, a skill she refused to learn before, probably because she had no depth perception.  Not only that, but she is more confident, calmer, and happier.  I credit her surprising turn around to her own cheerful and sunny disposition, and also to answered prayers. 

In recent months, I have been having a little pity party for myself.   My health hasn't been great, and my old demons of anxiety, comparing myself to others, and irritability have been haunting me. The enemy has been digging up deep seated fears in me, causing me to doubt choices I have made.   

I just need to say, "Get behind me, Satan."

God, our Loving Father, has been taking care of me and my family.  Today, I will say:

"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad!"

Do Princesses Wear Glasses, Mommy?

“They sure do!” I said with enthusiasm, as I gratefully watched my husband wash the dirty dinner dishes forgotten in the joyful scrabble for trick or treating.

Happy All Saints' Day, my friends! 

Especially, Bumblebee's patron saint, Anthony of Padua.

Comments

[Geri]

Purple Princesses certainly do wear glasses! You can tell her that from Gram! What a beautiful story (as usual), Mary. You made my otherwise awful day and reminded me that I should also be thankful for so many things.
Love,
G

[Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith]

Thanks Geri, and thank you for everything you do for the girls.

Peace be with you,

Mary
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[Bridget]

I think that is the most adorable bespectacled princess I've ever seen. :-)

And I know those demons. It's hard to push them away. Especially right now. Praying for you, friend.

[Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith]

Thank you Bridget, and I pray for you, my friend too.

To ask your question about Blissdom, not this time, I am saving my pennies, maybe next time!

Peace be with you,

Mary
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[Stephanie]

Bumblebee is just adorable. Tell her that queens wear glasses too. I will show her mine when I see her.

[Sharon O]

very cute question! you are doing good, don't get discouraged, the job of motherhood can be hard but just rejoice in the small things and be positive (as I tell Lily the little one I do daycare with). You are doing a great job, blessings to you.

[Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith]

Thanks Sharon, you are a wonderful friend, and I appreciate your encouragement.

Peace be with you,

Mary
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[kyooty]

YAY!!! for Bumblebee. That's excellent that they have seen progress. :) You are doing fine!

[Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith]

Thanks Kyooty! I am going to make your chili recipe this weekend.

Peace be with you,

Mary
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[Sharon O]

chili recipe? yum are you sharing it with others?

[Headless Mom]

Yay for glasses that do the trick!

Praying for your health. Mama's need to remember to take care of themselves, too. xo