COOKWARE

A few years ago I asked for new pots and pans for Christmas. I picked out Emeril because it was a nice set to my surprise my husband bought the one with a clear glass lid. I love these and highly recommend them. You can see the food as you cook it. I'm very blessed that my husband and two sons cook and clean often.

LAPTOP

While I was at work I unplugged my laptop to have some things changed on it. For the next hour I couldn't see it very well. I realized the battery was on energy saving mode. The color was too pail. I plugged in the cord and could see it again. Always plug your laptop in to see the screen better.

COLOR

I have noticed over the past few years I can see details in things mainly changes in color, shade, texture. Yesterday I thought my molding needed to be dusted. Wrong, the paint was thin and faded. I didn't realize how much I rely on the color of things. When a company changes packaging I notice. I shop at Publix. I love their store. Things are easy to find. I go to the same store because I get used to where things are. Today I was looking for Martha White pizza dough. It was moved but not too far away. My home has colored walls. If I go into a home with white walls and molding I can't tell where things start and end. Color just helps my find things easier. This is just one thing that helps me out everyday.

PHONE

I loved my new phone but had to return it because I had two that would not work. I had to used my sons phone.I will research a new phone.

FAVORITES READS

In the past 10 years I have really enjoyed taking time to read. Since I always had problems with text sizes I'm always looking for large print item. Here are a few I can't live without. Reader's Digest larger print and Guidepost large print. Oedwe links listed below.

Reader's Digest

https://legacy.rd.com/offer/rdlp/giftown03/index.jsp


Guidepost

https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/GU/GPL/GPL_PROMO1685_CONV1.jsp?cds_page_id=89093&cds_mag_code=GPL&id=1303930290683&lsid=11171351302020936&vid=1&cds_response_key_gift=I109FEF30

HELPING OTHERS

A few weeks ago a dear family friend had a detached retina. John was rushed to Memphis for eye surgery. Since I have had a detached retinas in both eyes I call to see how he was doing, and with the help from friends and family he is adjusting to post-surgery life. He will not be able to drive or pick-up anything heavy for a month. I reminded not to forget his drops. Keeping in contact with other people is an important part of recovery. He will have to adjust to having some vision loss.

EMAIL AND FACEBOOK

I now have a new email set up if anyone needs it. You can reach me at howtoseewithlowvision@gmail.com or on Facebook at howtoseewithlowvision. Please pass my sites to anyone with vision problems.

FRIENDS

Friends. I can't say enough about them. I thought I was helping by checking on them but they are there when I truly needed them. They are there to brighten my day with a call. Keep in touch with your friends! Their lives are busy too. Just call them. God will bring people too you as you need them. He has truly blessed me.

SURROUNDINGS

Something as simple as a hand can be a BIG help. My sons and husband often grab my hand and help me with steps and curbs. I have only fallen once at church. My ankle hurt for weeks. Walking up steps is much easier than down. I do reach for the handrail too. I recommend having a handrail in your home when you have stairs. Even children need them.

ORGANIZATION

Since I'm low vision and try to be organized. As my family will say, I can never find my glasses but they are always in one of three places. By the kitchen TV, on my dresser and in my bathroom. I have a tray on my dresser in the shape of glasses. Putting them in a tray at night is the best way to know where they are. While I was at a hotel last weekend I put all of my things on one side of the sink. I was sharing a room with my sister. I use a clear make-up bag from the Container Store my sister bought me. It helps me find thing faster. Since my sister also has a clear make-up bag she said having our bags on separate sides help her know where her things were.