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Be Thou My Surgeon

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At the age of middle 40's I have a cataracts that is bad enough to be removed. This parody is basically a prayer that I am praying. I had a picture for this but took it down as I am not sure I have permision to use the picture for this parody.

Parody of "Be Thou My Vision" Be Thou my surgeon, Oh Creator of life; Please be tender to me, save my sight you can You my one hope better than glasses Driving or working, my vision I need. Be Thou my insurance, and Thou my pocketbook I see sharper and Thou clears my eyes; You the great Surgeon, I your patient; Thou gives me vision and I give Thee praise. LASIK I need not, just cataracts gone, my ophthalmologist now and always: You and You only, first on my mind, Hi Master of Vision, my restoration you are.

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Sotto Poet

Date: 6/24/2023 4:46:00 PM

In earnest supplication, I beseech for the restitution of ocular acuity, a cherished faculty that resides in the realm of universal yearning. May divine benevolence grace us all!

Miranda Hawley
Date: 6/24/2023 7:46:00 PM

Well, thank you!

John Loving Iii

Date: 6/22/2023 6:50:00 PM

Insurance is sometimes the answer especially these days. But it's nice to let others know that they are not alone.

Miranda Hawley
Date: 6/22/2023 7:20:00 PM

Insurance I have, BUT its a high deductible kind. Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/20/2023 7:08:00 PM

I pray for the restoration of good eyesight…one of the things we all hope to hold onto! God bless!

Miranda Hawley
Date: 6/20/2023 8:29:00 PM

Thank you very much.

Bill Baker

Date: 6/20/2023 4:58:00 PM

My prayers are with you dear Miranda. I had cataracts in both eyes did one in 2012 and they other 2013 20/20 vision now and no problems. The surgery was fast and painless, The eyes drop routine was hard but taught me patience. Thanks for sharing through your prayer. Hugs, Bill

Miranda Hawley
Date: 6/20/2023 6:12:00 PM

I don't have $4000 extra for the version of the surgery that will restore my vision to 20/20. The doctor called that one the "Cadillac of surgeries". I am getting a "one drop" version of it, meaning I won't need eye drops. Lets hope my insurance actually covers this. Thank you for the prayers, I need them.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/15/2023 1:05:00 PM

I hope it all goes well for you, sweet friend. I think it would be ok to put that picture you wanted to show.

Miranda Hawley
Date: 6/15/2023 1:17:00 PM

Awe thank you.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/15/2023 2:16:00 AM

Hope your eyesight has regained its strength. I was to visit mine but I was hospitalized with mu foot.

Miranda Hawley
Date: 6/15/2023 4:54:00 AM

Surgery is scheduled for this summer. Thank you, by the way. One eye will be done in mid July and the other early August.