Category Archives: macular degeneration

Fear, You Suck!

Posted on June 16, 2017 by sandrabranum

I haven’t blogged in months. I’ve begun, but never finished. I guess it’s just hurt too much. You see, Sis told me months ago that she has cataracts and macular degeneration in both eyes! She saw a retinalogist who said … Continue reading →

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Would I If I Could?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by sandrabranum

I’ve been reflecting on my Life Choices lately; wondering if I would change things if I could, and my answer is YES! I’d keep my eyes intact (take that macular degeneration), and all my family would be living down South, … Continue reading →

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Get Ready To Talk

Posted on June 29, 2016 by sandrabranum

Sis called me last week to tell me that my niece wanted to know about macular degeneration since she’s gonna be heading down that dang path too and had questions; so Sis gave her my phone number and was calling … Continue reading →

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Shadow Blessings

Posted on November 1, 2015 by sandrabranum

   Shadows abound as I live through each day only to increase as the sun decreases If I forget my flashlight as I go to check my mail I must rely on my touch to not allow my own shadow … Continue reading →

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Pain? Yes, Dangit.

Posted on July 4, 2015 by sandrabranum

It’s been over a week since I had my disability eye exam and I’m still feeling it. My eyes now feel strained all the time and no matter what I do the only time they feel alright is when I’m … Continue reading →

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SSA, SSI And Me

Posted on May 12, 2015 by sandrabranum

It’s been pretty hectic around here since I applied online for Medicare. Weeks later, my Medicare benefit and Social Security are finalized and I’ll be getting $238 monthly from Social Security in addition to my Government pension. Alas it seems … Continue reading →

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Phone Tag, I Hate You

Posted on April 23, 2015 by sandrabranum

For the past week I’ve been playing phone tag with a Social Security Rep. You know the scenario, she calls and leaves a message; I call and leave one…  Well all that changed Monday when I called again and left … Continue reading →

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Ha Ha I Beat You

Posted on April 15, 2015 by sandrabranum

Tomorrow is that dreaded April 15th; the day that once ushered in visions of flowers blooming and birds singing to celebrate Spring. Now this blighted day brings nightmares of people dressed in black with hands outstreached screaming “Pay me!” For … Continue reading →

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COPD? C-O-P-E.

Posted on April 11, 2015 by sandrabranum

Whew! What a week this had been: “Old Age” sneaking up on me whether I like it or not. It was bad enough to know that I might wind up with macular degeneration due to heredity, but I’d always hoped … Continue reading →

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Thank Y’all 

Posted on April 4, 2015 by sandrabranum

Thank you so much for following my blog and helping me keep my sanity during this roller coaster “eye” ride. You will never know just how much your fellowship helps keep me sane.    Onward…

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