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Eye Update...

I know it has been a while since I have updated on the status of my eye situation. As I stated in the previous update the 2nd/4th opinion turned out to show the injections were causing more harm than helping but would have been the path of choice even for that doctor. The only difference was her suggestion to get testing done to see if I had a clotting issue in my blood.
I went for my annual check-up last week and had the tests run. The good news is there are no clotting issues with my blood. However, it puts me back at square one. I still have no idea how, why or what caused this to happen to my eye or how to prevent it from happening to the other eye.
Unfortunately, it did not turn out as I had hoped and there is no chance of vision ever being restored in my left eye. The reality of it is, "it is what it is." I am not being negative or getting down about it. I have been living with this now for over 7 years and truth be told I am grateful I can still see and do the things I love.
I can still see colors, read, write, create, and assist other with these items as well. I refuse to let this stop me from living my life or stop me from doing what makes me the happiest. I will be staying strong in my conviction of being true to myself and not letting the hurdle become a blockade. I have overcome the limitations and converted my way of doing things to jump the hurdles as they come up in front of me.
As the saying goes, what doesn't kill me, makes me stronger. I refuse to give in or give up, I will be stronger! 

Health...

This has been a week of doctors visits. Nothing massive, just the annual check-ups. However, I had to have a mammogram done. I went to my general practitioner on Monday and the check-up went well. I did have some blood work and still waiting for the results.
I went for my mammogram today and it went good, well as good as getting your boob squeezed flat can be anyway. They are no where near fun but are very important for staying up on your boob health. I will say if you have a family history anywhere to make sure you always get a mammogram done when your doctor advises it. I have now gotten to the point when I have to have them done once a year.
The fun part is getting to see the images once they are finished taking them. Technology is an awesome improvement for these types of things. It will still take at least a few weeks to get the official report but the images are so cool to see. When you have one done you should ask the tech if you can see the images. They really are amazing to look at, however, this is coming from someone who thinks looking at images of the inside of my eye is really cool.
I leave you with this thought...Always be proactive rather than reactive.

Released...

Book three in the series, "The Ties That Bind" is out and available for purchase. You've met Becca and Wesley, now get to know them. When Wesley's ex shows up out of the blue, what secrets does she have? Will Becca let his past go or will she let him go? Follow the link to get your copy today!

Becca & Wesley 

This weeks letter "N"

Narrative...as we all know, is a story or an account of event, experiences, or the like. Can be true or fictitious. It is the art, technique, or process in telling the story.

We all have our own ways of narrating the stories we tell. Some do it in a chronological order. Some start at the end and work backward. There are even those who start in the middle.

There is no finite rule to how you write a story. How you write your story is always what works best for you. It is also what is best for your audience. The way you tell your story is how you make your story exciting and your audience wants to hear more.

For me, I always write from the beginning of the story and let it flow. However, I have started further into a story and had to go back and create the beginning. I have talked to other authors who start at the ending. I see these differences as what makes each author unique and is what draws their audience to them.

The amount of excitement, emotion, passion, and drive are all part of your narrative. I leave you with this thought...writing is for the author just as much as it is for the reader.