The power in this essay is rooted in your courageous honesty and ability to retain a sense of humor through it all. Hope-giving, heart-warming, and informative all at the same time! I want to read more of your essays. Please keep writing and sharing! ❤️
Your love and care shines through this essay in every word. The things you have done with your sons is a remarkable example of living life to the max. Both are blessed to have you for a mother. Your focus looks bright and clear for Kai's and your further exploits!!
It was touching and hilarious the things you thought Kai might miss. When I read your article, I thought of “The Country of the Blind,” by ANdrew Leland because of how he described his stages of blindness and how his vision has changed. Thank you for this read.
Well, I am looking forward to reading your story. Andrew’s book was wonderful, especially how the history was woven into the story of how he evolved as his sight narrowed.
I know it’s not even in the same universe and not one even Buzz and pals could reach, but when our beagle lost his eyes over a weekend to rocky mt spotted fever, the ophthalmologist, an otherwise stern practical woman, lit up when I told her I’d just become a massage therapist. “ Feeling, smelling, tasting and listening are gonna be Bailey’s world, You’re ready for this! Try not to act like the world has ended because he’s in anew one and wants and needs you there with him!” Well, we we werent quite there yet, but her reminder to shift to what remained, and not what was lost has been a refrain for me through so much trauma and grief. And Bailey never missed a beat — or treat. love this essay.
The power in this essay is rooted in your courageous honesty and ability to retain a sense of humor through it all. Hope-giving, heart-warming, and informative all at the same time! I want to read more of your essays. Please keep writing and sharing! ❤️
Thank you, Kimberly. I'm enjoying your Substack!
Your love and care shines through this essay in every word. The things you have done with your sons is a remarkable example of living life to the max. Both are blessed to have you for a mother. Your focus looks bright and clear for Kai's and your further exploits!!
It was touching and hilarious the things you thought Kai might miss. When I read your article, I thought of “The Country of the Blind,” by ANdrew Leland because of how he described his stages of blindness and how his vision has changed. Thank you for this read.
Thank you! Andrew’s book is excellent. He wrote a blurb for my upcoming book about raising my blind son.
Well, I am looking forward to reading your story. Andrew’s book was wonderful, especially how the history was woven into the story of how he evolved as his sight narrowed.
Thank you!
I know it’s not even in the same universe and not one even Buzz and pals could reach, but when our beagle lost his eyes over a weekend to rocky mt spotted fever, the ophthalmologist, an otherwise stern practical woman, lit up when I told her I’d just become a massage therapist. “ Feeling, smelling, tasting and listening are gonna be Bailey’s world, You’re ready for this! Try not to act like the world has ended because he’s in anew one and wants and needs you there with him!” Well, we we werent quite there yet, but her reminder to shift to what remained, and not what was lost has been a refrain for me through so much trauma and grief. And Bailey never missed a beat — or treat. love this essay.
Interesting that I was a certified massage therapist, too! We do have a unique way of experiencing the world. I’m happy Bailey continued to thrive.
The care and courage of a mother's love shine through. I'm so glad to know Kai is thriving. Beautiful!
Thanks, Eleanor.
Great, surprising, and counterintuitive piece, Kim!
Thank you, Ali.
I loved this so hard! It shines with humor and poignancy.
Thanks, Karin. I love your content!
This is a courageous and heartwarming story-- who'da thunk you could salt some laughs into the situation too?
We laugh a lot! I'm sure that's one of the reasons we all continued to thrive. Thank you!
Kim, thank you for sharing so honestly. Beautiful ❤️
Thanks, Diane.