tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post2515624036108305822..comments2023-10-21T09:15:14.365-06:00Comments on I Started Out As A Child: Acanthamoeba and Other Things I Knew Nothing AboutConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00140268328645099689noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-66703875893593373492014-04-19T11:23:45.851-06:002014-04-19T11:23:45.851-06:00So hard to read your struggles, but your perspecti...So hard to read your struggles, but your perspective and humor is something I love about you. Thank you for sharing...and lots of prayers the upcoming surgeries do the trick! Erin Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523276408182009632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-79959406693052135352014-04-08T05:56:37.470-06:002014-04-08T05:56:37.470-06:00you.are.AMAZING! i sure love you lady! i've o...you.are.AMAZING! i sure love you lady! i've often wondered how you've coped in the day to day of this trial. thank you for sharing. i love that despite the complications & irritations of it all, you can still recognize the blessings. ::hugs:: LKPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019853375609203048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-18028987483919230042014-04-01T12:17:59.360-06:002014-04-01T12:17:59.360-06:00You have been through so much!! We all take so mu...You have been through so much!! We all take so much for granted! Love your great attitude and you're right, life is good if you can still eat peanut m&m's!! MimiMimi Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615059010141169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-55421170685930763352014-03-28T18:53:00.079-06:002014-03-28T18:53:00.079-06:00Oh my golly Connie, what a terrible ordeal!! I am ...Oh my golly Connie, what a terrible ordeal!! I am so sorry! Saimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205857549533433625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-52200247264107784072014-03-27T16:57:21.850-06:002014-03-27T16:57:21.850-06:00This post hit me hard. I don't usually cry whe...This post hit me hard. I don't usually cry when I read blog posts, but this one did it. You are amazing and I admire you so much! What a scary thing for you to go through and I don't see a hint of "woe is me". Thank you for being a rock and thank you especially for the warning. I will tell my boy that from now on, he will remove his contact before he gets anywhere near water! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729624735843262739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-4598222758591517022014-03-27T11:06:50.112-06:002014-03-27T11:06:50.112-06:00Oh dear Connie, I am weeping for you right now. I ...Oh dear Connie, I am weeping for you right now. I am so sorry you have had to endure this trial. I wish I could give you a hug in person! (((HUGS))) ♥♥♥Nancy Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10468581601513912950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-58013540452071277512014-03-27T10:28:36.939-06:002014-03-27T10:28:36.939-06:00Boy have you ever been through it, and how I admir...Boy have you ever been through it, and how I admire your pluck and fortitude. You are in my prayers, my friend.Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-73528633948302482652014-03-27T08:56:56.318-06:002014-03-27T08:56:56.318-06:00We'll I wrote you a comment a day or two ago a...We'll I wrote you a comment a day or two ago and it disappeared! Suffice to say that I experienced something similar last year but not nearly to the degree of your poor eye. I didn't realize at the time how bad it could have gotten but your story brought it home! Now I'm understanding why the doc was so concerned, while I was just merely annoyed that I had to forego makeup and contacts for a few months. Love your attitude - hope all goes well. I'll be rooting for you!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-16546890698813212702014-03-26T16:36:13.012-06:002014-03-26T16:36:13.012-06:00I love you Connie! Sending lots of positive energy...I love you Connie! Sending lots of positive energy your way! It breaks my heart that one of the best people I know had to go through such an ordeal. Here's hoping things continue to get better!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193511362946276500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-24741460735017529102014-03-26T14:57:27.195-06:002014-03-26T14:57:27.195-06:00I'm so sorry that things still aren't righ...I'm so sorry that things still aren't right with your eye, but you are an amazing example of perspective and positivity. It all sound horrible to go through. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796161900653422174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-16107085546041781422014-03-26T14:15:01.344-06:002014-03-26T14:15:01.344-06:00I love you. I love your spirit and your courage. I...I love you. I love your spirit and your courage. I love your attitude. I love your eyes. Always have and always will. <br /><br />You are a hero. Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-84477398512508918112014-03-26T13:00:55.336-06:002014-03-26T13:00:55.336-06:00I am sorry I haven't kept better track of you....I am sorry I haven't kept better track of you. What a journey!!! What a great example for me and reminder that being positive and looking for the good about everything can only help. Hang in there Connie and yes, that was a scary picture to see of your eye. You are one very special lady. Wynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09583765874765678315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-69062981814762363542014-03-26T12:34:04.752-06:002014-03-26T12:34:04.752-06:00Thank you Connie for sharing this because it was s...Thank you Connie for sharing this because it was so humbling and actually uplifting to read. Uplifting because you are a tremendous example of noticing and looking for the positive during such hard times. I also know to be true what you said about prayer.Love and prayer and the most powerful forces we have. <br /><br />I'm glad you were brave and pushed the post button on Facebook today. You will never know how many people you have helped by sharing. I know you said some things I needed to read today. Suddenly my problems seem very tolerable. You are indeed an inspiration. Grandma Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09587160523698527979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-77754756342100274762014-03-26T09:03:53.087-06:002014-03-26T09:03:53.087-06:00Oh my goodness! I am so sorry! And just this mor...Oh my goodness! I am so sorry! And just this morning I was murmuring that the lasik I had wasn't warding off the natural changes in sight and that I was being inconvienced. You have given me new perspective. And the testimony you share is inspiring!<br />xoxomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252684152629825538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-44137183999868370932014-03-26T07:21:00.399-06:002014-03-26T07:21:00.399-06:00Wow! That is an amazing story. I had no idea about...Wow! That is an amazing story. I had no idea about the strength of those little critters. So your first treatment was actually making them stronger! <br />Of course that's not the first diagnosis you would think of.<br />It sounds like you have an outstanding doctor.<br />You are in my prayers my sweet friend. It was fun to share a little texting with you the other night as I was all being NCIS.<br /><br />I agree with Kimmie, it was brave to post the picture. I have never been able to wear contacts because I can't stand putting anything in my eyes. I can't imagine all those eye drops! You are a patient soul to endure all of that. I wouldn't have had a pity party, I would have been the Mardi gras of pity.<br /><br />Prayers and hugs sweet friendWelcome to the Garden of Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132446191608085958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-14626044181190347732014-03-26T07:18:22.082-06:002014-03-26T07:18:22.082-06:00I am sad that such an awful thing happened to the ...I am sad that such an awful thing happened to the nicest person in the world! Wear your eye patches with pride. Your are surviving with a good attitude and with many people who love you!Robin Halversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115361828731883067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-1260994834579593682014-03-26T06:58:41.663-06:002014-03-26T06:58:41.663-06:00Well, I am holding back the tears this morning aft...Well, I am holding back the tears this morning after reading and enjoying your testimony. It comes at the perfect moment. I am about to go have surgery, with a scope on my throat this morning. It will be my 3rd one in 3 months. I am not sure if this will be it or not. I was praying and just wondering if God would hear me. I know in my hearts of hearts that he does. I was just being silly to even question. I am grateful for your willingness to share such a tender and sensitive experience with everyone. I will be keeping you in my prayers that you will continue to heal and regain your eye sight.Jenny Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318807189462176072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-26211428284287752642014-03-26T06:39:31.619-06:002014-03-26T06:39:31.619-06:00Dear Connie, I'm so glad I know you. Thanks ...Dear Connie, I'm so glad I know you. Thanks for sharing your strength and testimony. I'm so sorry you had to go through all this! But I've learned so much from you. We'll join the many prayers of your family and friends and hope the next surgeries go well and you will regain your sight. Love you! Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487919765067190491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-74607901329937504052014-03-26T06:38:49.021-06:002014-03-26T06:38:49.021-06:00You continually amaze and inspire me. You are tru...You continually amaze and inspire me. You are truly a woman of faith, and I am so blessed to call you my friend.<br /><br />yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892970671173379317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-18732775663596090252014-03-26T06:04:26.248-06:002014-03-26T06:04:26.248-06:00My sweetest friend Connie... You truly are my gre...My sweetest friend Connie... You truly are my greatest inspiration and I admire your positive attitude, and the fact that you can still sprinkle in humor well! I'm SO glad you posted a photo of your eye... That was very brave! It actually made my eye hurt and made it hard for my eye to see. I can't imagine the pain and sadness you had to experience! There isn't a day that goes by that you aren't in my thoughts and prayers! I wished I lived closer and I could have cried with you and ate Peanut M&M's together! I hope that the next few surgeries, will be positive and successful! I wish I could wave a magic wand and make this horrible tragedy go away, but, unfortunately, that's not how life works. All I know to do is to tell you how much I love and admire you and that you have deeply impacted my life and many, many others for good! I'm so glad I was lucky enough to have crossed paths with you... It's such a great honor to be able to call you my friend! You are an angel and one of the most kind, compassionate and positive women I know! "Chin up" my friend and keep smiling and making other people's days! <br />(PS... your list of positive things at the end of your post reminds me of the last blog post I did! Great minds think alike!) :-)Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242300819582963279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-11567797412753882642014-03-26T00:42:27.698-06:002014-03-26T00:42:27.698-06:00Dearest Connie I am so sorry for your ordeal. As u...Dearest Connie I am so sorry for your ordeal. As usual your strength and humor prevail, much like you have always done. You are truly an inspiration. Much love to you my sister. Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974701050488504860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-74836234796243269582014-03-25T23:19:01.921-06:002014-03-25T23:19:01.921-06:00Thank you for sharing. So glad you are feeling be...Thank you for sharing. So glad you are feeling better. (Love your writing style, by the way...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241766860302019118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-44364023096246743212014-03-25T23:07:35.679-06:002014-03-25T23:07:35.679-06:00Your positive outlook is refreshing and amazing! ...Your positive outlook is refreshing and amazing! You are a wonder woman! I will add you to my Temple prayer list.<br /><br />Love you lady. Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374067182519089756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-24900382751684308162014-03-25T23:05:14.258-06:002014-03-25T23:05:14.258-06:00Oh my goodness! Thank you for sharing this. You ar...Oh my goodness! Thank you for sharing this. You are amazing. I am so so sorry you have had to go through this. I will add my prayers to the many others being offered in your behalf. Your attitude is inspiring. You CAN do hard things!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548795843921496201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174765981616460207.post-7442330616146504562014-03-25T22:46:06.234-06:002014-03-25T22:46:06.234-06:00Wow Connie! What an awful experience to have to go...Wow Connie! What an awful experience to have to go through! I hope that the next transplant is successful and I applaud your good attitude through all of this!Heffalumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166154112206680302noreply@blogger.com