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Global Glimpses -
2012
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2012 is going to be a blessed year. The past year has been rewarding in so many ways. This next year is filled with challenge and open doors for sharing the love of God around the world.
May I share with you the "challenge" immediately before me.
As you know, my eye situation has been a long time concern for me. My right eye has been getting worse for several weeks. Last week's check up revealed that the transplant has been rejected after many years. This is the fourth corneal transplant on my right eye (only two on my left eye) and the chance of the eye accepting a fifth transplant is not very bright.
So, my doctors are going to try a new technique which i cannot spell, nor pronounce, nor understand, nor explain,. It has a high success rate with eyes that have experienced multiple rejections.
It will involve two procedures: 1) January 16, when they will insert another "irrigation ditch" (my term) which is a small tube that allows extra drainage to prevent glaucoma. 2) April 11, which will be a delicate, complicated surgery to peel off the top layers of tissue and scrap off the tissue underneath which is deteriorated or damaged, and then create an "air bubble" to provide a fresh environment for a new transplant to "take".
This was an unexpected "bump in the road". The inconvenience will mean I must curtail some of my very busy schedule for this year. Three weeks will be necessary for recuperation after each of the surgeries, perhaps more after the second one.
God is in control. I claim II Cor. 12:9. I still have one good eye, and my overall health remains excellent, although I feel aches in some aging joints, and have a bit of vertigo, perhaps caused by the eye situation. And I am also noticing a problem with my short term memory.
Did I mention that i am having trouble with my short term memory?
The ""open doors" include major campaigns in Costa Rica in February, a "limited access country" in March, and Kenya Easter Week in April.
Hope that all is well with you. I am always delighted to hear your words of encouragement.
See you along The Trail.
Warmth, Larry
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