CATARACT SURGERY

By Shirley M. Carolan, ATM-G

Thank God I am now over the fear of cataract surgery! Despite the good wishes, and advice from family, friends and neighbors that cataract surgery is a “piece of cake” I could not get my head around the fact that I was facing it last Monday morning. I truly was dragged kicking and screaming to surgery. I have a fear of pain. You might call me a professional coward. And, you’d be right. I even told the nurse to have that “piece of cake” ready for me when I came out of surgery! Now, I can honestly say the fear of that surgery was the worst part and I’m sure glad it’s over.

This is turning out to be a noteworthy summer... one I never would or could have planned myself. Had I known ahead of time some of the events that would transpire I doubt I would have had the courage to face them. I say this because it all started at the end of May, with the loss of my beloved little Shih-Tzu, Krissy, to being attacked and killed by a coyote. I had her for 10 wonderful years. She was almost like the daughter I never had. Her loss still weighs heavily on me but I am learning to forgive myself and stop blaming myself for what happened.

A month later I adopted an adorable, golden, one year old, cocker/poodle named Teddy from the animal shelter. He is very active and so lovable and I am truly blessed to have him in my life. I’ve made a few adjustments to help him fit in although he is still afraid of riding in the car. I am working on this because my other two dogs went everywhere with me. He wants a lot of loving but he also gives a lot of loving too. He is teaching me new lessons, particularly Patience!

I am working on raising my energy vibrations, doing meditations, affirmations and journaling so I can clear out all the old and sad memories. Hence, I am working with an energy healer is this regard. My dream is to be able to able to walk 1-2 miles daily without oxygen or walker!

Perhaps I will look back on the summer of 2011 some day and say “that was the summer that was!”


Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG
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