The Waiting Game

We had a visit today with the eye specialist.  He did not like what he saw.  We have no answers as to what it is.  It would appear that Joseph is losing the vision in his right eye but we don't know why.  It is something in his brain or the eye socket, nerves or muscles.  He is being scheduled for some tests at St. Elizabeth's.  I hate waiting and not knowing but I think of all the parents that go through so much worse.

He was so nervous today about getting the drops in his eyes.  They had to put some numbing drops in before they put the normal drops in.  I have had to promise him that the next thing he does will not involve drops.  I told him the truth about the IV, going to sleep, etc....he is fine.  Just no drops!

On a happier note, he turned 9 years old yesterday!  He asked for the same thing he has asked for the past several birthdays....animals!  He has always loved animals and every year it's like it is the first time he received them! 

Tomorrow we should have a date for the testing.  For now....we wait.