It\’s official, my son needs glasses. I am not surprised, both my husband and I are near-sighted. I just hoped that none of my kids would ever need glasses. I am extremely near-sighted, and I remember as a kid always wishing I didn\’t need to wear them — especially during pool time. I couldn\’t swim with glasses, so everything was always fuzzy. I just wanted to see everything… that\’s all.
So when we picked up his glasses last week, I felt a small twinge of sadness. I thought of those times I really wanted to be free of all hinderances. I want the same freedoms for each of my kiddos. By age 16, I had contacts, but swimming is still a challenge if one is not wearing goggles! At the innocent age of 5 (I was in 3rd or 4th grade), wearing glasses had a completely different, life-changing impact on Joel…
Joel was reluctant to get glasses. We went for his fitting last week and the deep concern of his heart was revealed. When he put on his glasses, he began to cry. I asked, \”Why are you crying Joel??? I\’m thinking, \”Buddy, glasses aren\’t THAT bad…\” He tearfully exploded (lower lip and all),
\”BUT NO ONE WILL KNOW THAT I AM JOEL!!!\”
I got glasses at 5, when I started kindergarten, and I\’ve been waiting for Abigail to get them since Ted and I are both so blind. At this point it looks like next year, since she\’s already 20/30 but doesn\’t need them just yet. I understand your sadness and I like Joel\’s reaction, so cute and true for a kid! Hope he is doing okay with his new specs!
Hi Joel..I would recognize you anywhere, cause you are the best looking young guy anywhere and now you can see clearly the beautiful things God has all around you everywhere. Your cousin, Tracey, started wearing glasses when she was little like you too..pretty soon, all of your friends will want to wear glasses just like you. I love you, Aunt Debbie