Far Sighted Family - A Short Story

 Eiluj loved many things, she loved her family, the outdoors and eating yummy food.  She loved drawing and driving.  One day, she was driving along the country roads to visit grandparents.  Eiluj packed her car, "Bluey" with activities and snacks to keep her three children, Nai, Nosila and Adela, happy for the long drive.  Nosila enjoyed listening to her music, Adela read her many books and Nai played with his toys.  Eiluj drove and drove and drove.  After three hours, her eyes were starting to get sore, after five hours, her eyes were stinging and after seven hours of driving, she could barely see the road.  They made it to their grandparents house for a wonderful holiday filled with outdoor play and lots of yummy food.

One week later, Eiluj packed Bluey with her children's favourite activities and they set off on another road trip, back along the country roads, driving back home to Ottawa.  This time, Nosila played with her toys, Adela listened to music and Nai read his books.  Nai loved looking at the pictures but his eyes struggled to see the small letters in his books.  Eiluj drove and drove and drove. After three hours, Eiluj's eyes were starting to get sore, after five hours her eyes were stinging and after seven hours of driving, she could barely see the road.

The next day, Eiluj went to see an Optometrist to get her eyes checked.  The Optometrist discovered that Eiluj was far-sighted which means she could see things clearly that were far away but struggled to focus on things that were close to her. Eiluj was excited to get glasses, she chose beautiful burgundy frames that were just the right size for her.  


Eiluj decided to take her three children to get their eyes checked as well.  Nosila and Adela didn't have any problems with their eyes but the Optometrist discovered that Nai was far-sighted, just like his mom.  Nai was also excited to get his new glasses, he chose beautiful blue frames that were just the right size for him.

Now, when Eiluj packs Bluey for their long road trips to see their grandparents, Eiluj drives and drives and drives for seven straight hours without any eye strain at all while Nosila, Adela and Nai share their activities and snacks in the back. Now Nai can see the small letters in his books and everyone is happy.  


Eiluj and Nai love their new specs!



Author's Note:
*This is based on a true story, however the names of characters have been changed (just for fun!).  We didn't realize that "Nai", (Ian) couldn't focus clearly on things that were close to him.  We only found out after I started having eye strain and was prompted by the Optometrist to bring our children in for screening.  If you have kids and haven't taken them to get their eyes checked, please make appointments.  It was difficult for me to accept the fact that Ian would have to wear glasses at such a young age (3) but I'm thankful he'll be able to see clearly.  I'm so, so proud of him for wearing his glasses all day, every day without any issues at all. He's my adorable little far-sighted buddy, we wear our special specs together!