A Letter to My Younger SelfWouldn’t it be interesting, maybe even amazing, if we could rewind this lifetime of ours and have a better idea and understanding of what living with macular degeneration would be?... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seeing From the Back of ChurchThe day-to-day living with myopic macular degeneration has become the new "normal" for me. I try to think back to before my diagnosis in 2019, not remembering what the "before"... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reflections From the Waiting RoomIt has been 6 months since I have been here, "here" being the retina specialist's office. It was time for a 6-month checkup. I can honestly say I have not... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Just a Filthy Windshield or MMD Progression?I was fortunate to be able to buy a new vehicle back in 2019, and she is a beauty, if I do say so myself. Without naming names, she is... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Way I See It: Limited Vision and My WorldEven after being retired for the past 10 years, I still look forward to summer. A time for fun in the sun, a break from the regular everyday life. Myopic... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Looking Over My ShoulderI am certain I am not alone in this; I cannot possibly be the only one out there thinking like this. Living life with myopic macular degeneration, at times, does... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Lesson About Life With MD From 'The Birds of Killingworth'I love to read. I read a lot. No matter what the subject is — a good murder mystery, a sappy, silly love story, an adventurous tale of great excitement... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Light BulbsThe annoyances of myopic macular degeneration (MMD) are many. The issues of distorted, wavy views and the dullness of the colors around me are just a couple of those frustrations... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
HaircutsLiving with myopic macular degeneration is very much a part of who I am these days. I am presently only affected with this malady in one eye, often referred to... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Six Months AgoTime is funny. Not in the slap-your-knee kind of funny — funny as in, "How is that even possible?" funny. One day you are marking days on the calendar, and... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Exploring My Creativity"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou Living my life with myopic macular degeneration has really changed what I thought my... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It Goes OnThe great American poet Robert Frost made the following remark in an interview in 1954 with a Mr. Ray Joseph of The Cincinnati Enquirer: “In three words, I can sum... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Our Prime Purpose in Life"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them." - The Dalai Lama Lately I have become more... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Bright Side"No one ever injured their eyesight by looking at the bright side of things.” - The Celtic Sage Grey Wolf (UK) Macular degeneration is a lot of things. It is... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Haven't I Been Lucky?When I was diagnosed in 2019, the word "lucky" never entered my mind. I am sure my first thoughts were, “Why me” and “Now what”, among other seemingly other doomsday... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Colored PaperI was diagnosed with myopic macular degeneration (MMD) in 2019. That was the beginning of my new way of living. I began learning about life living with this disease. Early... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Five SensesWhile our 5 senses work independently, they ultimately collaborate to help us understand and navigate the world. When some of your senses are impaired, it's easier to notice how your... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning to See Through ArtMost evenings you will find me wrapped up in my latest art project. This is the highlight of my day, this time revolves around drawing, painting, sketching, or coloring. During... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Eyes Are the Windows to the SoulThe source of this quote is often attributed to Shakespeare, Da Vinci, the philosopher Cicero, or even the Bible. No matter what brilliant person said it, the sentiments are so... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sometimes You Gotta LaughLife lessons gleaned from living with this diagnosis of myopic macular degeneration are many. From the early days of diagnosis, accessing the damage done from the onset of the bleeds... By Debbie Havens2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments