May Clear Skies

On April 22nd, I had a regular fatty liver checkup and my blood sugar level was 220 and my Hba1c was 10.3, so I was referred to my family doctor and visited him for the first time in a year. When I told him that my vision had recently become worse, he recommended that I be examined for diabetic retinopathy at an ophthalmology clinic.

Today I went to the eye clinic I had an appointment with on April 22nd and just got home.

I was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and was advised to undergo monthly checkups until my Hba1c level, which is an indicator of blood sugar control and whether I can undergo cataract surgery, reaches the 7.0 range.

I'm surprised that I haven't become anxious after being told all this.

Although he was worried about his vision, it remained at 1.0 and 0.8, the level needed to renew his driver's license in January of next year.

That was what made me happiest.

I decided to continue with my treatment calmly, feeling grateful for Noguchi Chiropractic, Casey Therapy, and above all, for being able to receive treatment.

I am deeply grateful that I am alive through the work of providence, and I have vowed to live even deeper.

Japanese knotweed and Takasago lilies

Both plants sprouted from somewhere and have since bloomed every year at the entrance to the garage, demonstrating the cycle of life.

These plants and flowers, whose names I didn't even know until I looked them up, are teaching me that I am the protagonist of my own life.

Being born as a human being on earth and living our life to the fullest means neither being unknown nor famous.

Living our life to the fullest is necessary and beautiful enough.

There are many important realizations in our everyday lives.

Today I once again give thanks for the workings of providence.