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What a Sight!

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        I am the benefactor of two cornea transplants. Cornea transplants made possible by two amazing donors. People whom I never met. People who gave of themselves so that I could see things clearly. Let me explain. I inherited a cornea disease called Fuch's Dystrophy, which causes cloudy or hazy vision and, if not corrected, can lead to blindness.      The transplants, which were done separately, quickly resulted in 20/20 eyesight. After recovery I could see the texture of Leyland Cypress trees lining the borders of our property. I could read fineprint of ads. I could read without a book's print touching my nose. I am thankful for organ donors! No words can adequately express my gratitude for the gifts that these two precious people gave to a total stranger. But I can try. I'll use three: What a sight!     Thinking about these three combinations of letters causes me not only to focus on how I see myself but also, how others see me. Regardless of what some may think, how