
Am I stubborn?
A while ago my eye specialist said my vision had diminished — new glasses would no longer help. He told me not to bother trying. The thought was devastating. I’m an avid reader. I didn’t want him to be correct.

I didn’t want him to be right.
Did I accept that? Of course not. I made (and paid for) an appointment with a local optometrist, who has fascinating new technology, to check. I wanted him to say my doctor was wrong and I could, indeed, be fitted with glasses which would keep me reading.
He agreed with my specialist. I wasn’t a happy camper.

Rebecca and Brian in Los Angeles
Did you expect me to stop there? Are you kidding? Four friends and loved ones recently told me I’m stubborn. Well, perhaps they’re right. Perhaps there are times it’s good to be.
Brian Singer is a practicing optometrist in Los Angeles. He and his wife Rebecca are dear ‘children’ whom I often visit. It made sense to discuss this problem with Brian. He cares more about me than any other optometrist and promised to check my vision the next time I visited — and he did.

I can still read
Brian WANTED to help. He took a chance. He tried. My reading glasses aren’t gorgeous. (He suggested I use old frames to save on the cost in case they didn’t work.) However, he has managed to keep me reading since 2011. Imagine what that means to me. Hurrah! Bless you Brian!!
There are many things I’m grateful for. I’m grateful for Brian and Rebecca’s caring love and hospitality through the years. I’m grateful for Brian’s skill and knowledge and his willingness to go the extra mile to help me, that he was successful and I’m still able to read and continue to participate in my book club. It adds so much to my life.
Yes, I am stubborn. I don’t give up easily, and the friends and dear ones who so recently told me so were probably referring to my determination to work hard at recovering after hip-replacement surgery. Okay guys, you’re right. I AM stubborn. But, I’m getting stronger every day — and getting my life back. Yeah! There are times being stubborn helps.
🙂 Muriel: Your personal story is a pleasant way to lift one’s day!
Thanks Chris: So is yours. You don’t give up either. All the best, Muriel
Ahhh!! Your perseverance is admirable. I will keep that in mind the next time my doctor says I’m just being paranoid about things 😉
Indeed. Doctors are human and make mistakes too. Good luck. Muriel
Muriel…. You are not stubborn’ You are smart, fearless and determined. Life is tough but you are tougher. As the saying goes:
“when fate throws a knife at you catch it by the handle and not the blade”. You caught it by the handle and thrust it right back at fate. Joe
Thank you Joe: You are certainly a great example of ‘smart, fearless and determined’. I love your saying about catching a knife by the handle. Fondly, Muriel
Murial – congratulations! Your stubbornness is just right! All the best. Klaudia
Thank you Klaudia: Hope all is well with you and yours. Stay happy. Muriel
Nice writing about Jerry. Now I learnt those rock arrangements like the ones we had during the Olympics are called INUKSHUK. Adds to my vocabulary and knowledge.
Thanks for sharing, Muriel. I always enjoy your stories.
Grace
Thank YOU for reading Grace: I miss you. When are you coming to Vancouver? Muriel