A few weeks ago we finally got round to going to the opticians for an eye test. When Lutaaya first came home, we did the doctor and dentist quite quickly. In fairness to Lutaaya, she had to put up with a lot. She had to play catch up on her childhood immunisations and also needed a couple of fillings. I guess that comes down to a Ugandan treat of chewing on some sugar cane!!!
So we put the opticians on hold. After all, there is only so much one little girl can take.
Now was the time for the eye test.
We talked a lot about going for the eye test and what it entailed. I explained how the optician would come close and the room would probably be dark, but that he wouldn’t touch her, simply look into her eyes. We chatted about the eye test and having to see things and call them out to show she could see things clearly. We also talked about the chances of having glasses, which type and colour would she like, if the optician were to say she needed some.
So off we go for the eye test. I could tell once we were in the building that Lutaaya was a little apprehensive, as she usually is on new experiences. She became quiet and fidgeted with her hands. I kept reassuring her that she could deal with this and that at no point would any of it hurt.
Soon enough, the man came out who would be our optician. Lutaaya was asked to jump up in the big chair. She sat there patiently as the optician asked lots of questions. Some we could answer, and some we didn’t know. And you know what? Lutaaya was a gem.
She answered everything she could, she looked for reassurance on the things she didn’t know and she dealt with the eye test like a dream. The optician said he couldn’t help laughing at her Welsh-Ugandan accent, that is definitely hinting towards more Welsh than Ugandan these days. He asked her what she thought of Wales and asked me questions that only another adoptive parent would ask. And then we realised, as he shared his story, that God not only blessed us with a wonderful optician, but one who also happened to be Dad to adopted children. He shared how he had not only adopted once, but three times, and he told Lutaaya all about his daughters. How amazing! Out of all the opticians we could have gone too, even within this building, God knew which optician we needed to see.
So back to the title of the blog...................
Guess who has new specs?
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| Let's see! |
ME!
Lutaaya was deemed as having perfect sight, and has no need for another eye test until at least 2 years. She was thrilled to have PERFECT vision. So yep - the specs came home with me!
