I'm going blind but I don't mind

I've seen the world. I know where the keys are on a typewriter. I have my memories and thoughts to reflect on. I cannot complain. My eyesight is diminishing and I think eventually I will go blind. I am not sad as I have experienced more in my life than a lot of other unfortunate people around the world. I am not here to tell you about my sad issue but just to tell you about what I love right now. I love the smell of the flowers, the smiling happy people, especially when the sun is out. I love the smell of the perfume as a lady passes my window and the thought of the effort she has made to prepare for her outing that day. I love the old people shouting at each each and every day. I love the sound of the sheep bells and the eeaahhhww of the donkeys as they all walk past my house. Do you know, I can experience all of those feelings when I go blind. So I don't mind......

I am going blind but I don't mind......
Sunday, August 31, 2014 @ 9:15 AM

It has been a long time coming but I have to face the fact that I am going blind.

Do you know what, I don't actually mind.

I have seen the world. all of the good and all of the bad. Now I live in my little village in the middle of nowhere and want for nothing.

My only regrets are that I love painting and photography, hobbies which are not really advantageous when one is deficient of sight.

I have taken lots of photographs and painted lots of pictures around the world so I cannot complain.

When I see the unfortunate millions around the world who have nothing and just want a cup of water I think how lucky I am.

That is why I don't mind that I am going blind......

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eos_ian said:
Thursday, September 4, 2014 @ 7:08 PM

Hi Gabian

You are very brave and your outlook on life is admirable.
I look forward to reading more of your blog.

Gabian said:
Saturday, September 6, 2014 @ 7:23 AM

Hi eos_ian,

Please allow me to thank you very much for your kind words, I don't feel it a burden on my life as I have experienced so much and have all the thoughts and memories around them.

Life is about the living and we are a short time on this earth, so I'm just very happy that I am here and now......

I appreciate what you have said and it touches me, your comment has put a smile on my face to start off this beautiful sunny day so I thank you once again......

Hephaestus said:
Saturday, September 6, 2014 @ 5:54 PM

Well that puts my rheumatoid arthritis into perspective, I will think of your post whenever I start feeling sorry for myself.

God bless you, you are an example to us all.

Gabian said:
Sunday, September 7, 2014 @ 9:30 AM

Hi crookesey,

I feel no pain, it is just a hindrance that is all. You have to suffer the pain of your arthritis. I am sorry for you. I wish I could take some of that pain away from you.

My poor mother had this ailment and I wondered why our lord gave it to her and let her suffer in this way. I wanted that pain. I am strong. Why give it to her and not let me take it away.

I am sorry for you crookesey, I have had a blessed life and I certainly would prefer my inconvenience that the suffering that you must experience when the weather changes......

God bless you......

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I am a very simple man who wants for nothing except peace and freedom. Life on this earth is very short for all of us and we all need to learn about what God has kindly given us. We should appreciate that. I love my basic lifestyle, what is a bill......