Sunday, October 28, 2007

Matthew Ray Gets Glasses



Last week we made an appointment for Stacey and Meredith to see the eye doctor. We have never had Meredith's eyes checked so we thought it was about time. We went as a family to meet our new eye doctor here. We were told to come to our appointment at 7:30 PM (yes, that is normal here in Egypt!) We arrived a few minutes late (which is also normal here) and we saw the doctor at 9:15 PM (again, normal!) We entered the office and just planned for Meredith and Stacey to be checked but the doctor said it was good to start checking children's eyes at around 3 or 4 years of age. So, Matthew Ray volunteered to go first. The doctor checked his eyes and then gave a sigh...He said, "We will have to give him glasses." We were shocked! He never complained! But apparently he has a condition where he is farsighted and doesn't see well up-close. The doctor said that putting glasses on him now will keep him from becoming "cross-eyed" and then he might not need them in a few years. At first, Matthew Ray was a little worried about people laughing at him but he has been a real trooper! And of course, we think he looks adorable! (kinda like that little boy on Jerry McGuire, don't ya think?)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's the cutest little boy in glasses that we have ever seen! Ryan said the same thing about Jerry Maguire before he even saw the comment! we love you!

the whole porter family

Val Hancock said...

Awe, what a cutie! I think that they make him look smarticle! At least that's what Johnny says! And yes, He does look a little "Jerry McGuire." We miss you, love you all!

Val, Joce, & Johnny