© Ayr/Gray
I had a little problem, back a couple of years. At the time, my right eye could hardly see at all.
I would miss things, especially on the floor. One time I opened the dishy-wishy (that was what I called it then – the dishwasher). I turned around and back again, and I forgot what I was doing. But then I tripped and fell over the open dishy-wishy (oops) – but fortunately I wasn’t hurt.
However, if I was out in the sunshine, I could see the bright light and the beautiful sun. I could see the reflection on the pavement, but I couldn’t see anyone on my right side. I would walk on the pavement and around the beach, there were shadows on the ground but not next to me. But hey-ho… It was fine as I always love the light, the sun and the sea.
But I couldn’t understand how it worked. Why does the reflection move me?
How odd. How very odd. But does it matter?
Thank goodness it’s better now and I can see properly again.
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Posted for The Unicorn Challenge, a magical challenge hosted by Jenne Gray and C E Ayr, where they provide a photo and we, in turn, provide up to 250 words.
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I’m glad that it’s all better now 👍🏼💖
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Very much so… and thank you, Sadje.😊💛
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You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
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Happy that its better now. 🙂 All the best! Loads of love and hugs.
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Aww, thank you so much, Kritika. 😊💛🤗
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so pleased you can see properly again, at school there was a game where you tried to stand on another persons shadow while avoiding others from standing on your shadow. It became really unnerving.
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Ooh, that sounds interesting (and a bit scary)!
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I imagine that was quite odd indeed Chris! 😀 I’m happy you can see properly again now!
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Thanks so much, Carol Anne! 😊
Always nice to write in WP for both of us.☕🍰
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I’m glad this story has a happy ending!
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As you know, Liz, all my stories come out in happiness (eventually)😉
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😊
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so interesting, but glad it is all okay now
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Thanks so much, Beth!
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Very glad you can see okay again, Chris.
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Yes, it’s fine now – thanks, Dave.
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Now that definitely was weird, Chris – a bit like taking a step into ‘a speculative universe’.
I’m glad it cleared up.
And maybe it’s left you with story ideas?
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Great photo and it certainly made sense to me.
And yes, lots of stories milling around in my head -they just need to come out!
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HaHa! dishy-wishy! I’ve just renamed ours. How beyond brilliant is that!!
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Tee-hee! Glad that you enjoyed that😉
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So this is a true story?! Of course, being from a medical family, my mind goes to a thousand (not good) reasons for an incident like that.
I do love your dishy-wishy.
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Very occasionally, I write something true – like this was – and it was me. But I will always find something funny to make this better (I hope). And yes, we need to keep the dishy-wishy!
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Yes, you are here now! I have heard and almost felt this condition, though not on my own yet, but from some people I knew them. It is just like a strike in one’s fate. I am so happy to see you among us, dear Christ.🤗💖🌹🌟
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Thanks so much, Aladin. I guess strange things happen, usually as we get a little older… but never mind!😉💛😊
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I’m glad to hear you’re doing well.
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Yes, it’s fine now. Thank you, Andrew!
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You’re welcome, Chris.
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Some of us fretted through those times, Chris, without knowing just how difficult things were for you.
Your recovery gives us great joy, and speaks volumes for your courage and fortitude.
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You’re so nice. Thank you, CE!
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Scary times for you, Chris. It’s wonderful to be back to your self again.
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Thanks so much, Nancy!
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Most welcome, Chris!
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I’m glad it corrected itself! An interesting account of your experience! ❤
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Weird but better now (phew). Thanks so much, Val – I’m getting rather better (I think) at poems again – not as good as you, of course!✍️
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It must have been quite a relief when things got back to normal!
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Exactly! Thanks, Keith.
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That was really weird. Do you think it was a precursor to your stroke? 😬
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I’m pretty sure that my stroke was all part of the problem. The stuff on the right side – mostly my right eye – wouldn’t work properly. My right hand came back really quickly (fortunately). But, of course, my brain is on the left side and that was very confused at the start. And that’s another story, but I’m keeping that out of my thoughts!
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I don’t blame you! I’d keep it out of my thoughts too! I’m just glad you are ok now!
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😊🤗😉
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We oft loose sight of things we take for granted. Hubby has some hearing issues. Not that he needs aides. Tininius – blocks out some other things. But he manages 🙂
Stay healthy and joyful! (((Hugs)))
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I’m glad you hubby is not too bad. But you’re right, things are fine until they are not. Every new day is a bonus!🤗
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Keep on keepin’ on 🙂
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Im glad things are better Chris. Its a WIN as we get through one day at a time.
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Exactly – each day is a good one!
Another short story from you? You know I always like reading those, Darnell😊
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We never appreciate our sight until it threatened, we just take it for granted 💜💜👌
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That’s right. I guess we just need to enjoy each day.😊💛🤗
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yed we certainly do 💜💜
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This is such an interesting piece of writing, Chris. I’m not sure if its based on fact or if its fiction.
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It’s a bit of both, but mostly true. Thank goodness it’s almost back to normal (what ever that means, if one is a fiction writer😉).
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Yes, I understand
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What a traumatic and unnerving experience. The confusion comes through very strongly in the story, lightened by the lovely humour in ‘dishy’wishy’ and your little asides – ‘oops’ and ‘hey-ho’.
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I almost always like to find a little humour in something I write – just to make something rather nicer.
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glad you’re better – did you ask your doctor about it? hope you’re taking good care, dear
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Yes, thankfully I am almost better. The whole thing was the hemorrhagic stroke – so it was my right eye. But it was my left brain… that was a real problem. Let me not dwell on that, though.😉
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You’ve had a rough last few years. Hang in there my friend. We’re rooting for you 🥰
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Aww, thank you so much. You’re very nice, da-AL😊
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