My nephew was seven years old when I lost my vision. He does not remember the auntie (me) who drove him around and who read to him from a book while he sat in her (my) lap.
He is now a sophomore in college and during his recent spring break, we spent an afternoon together. We had not had the opportunity to see each other over the holidays, so my husband and I had Christmas presents for him. Included in the gift bag were several pieces of Seahawks Super Bowl Champions merchandise (we raised him right), as well as a gift card to one of his favorite places to grab a bite.
When I wrapped everything, I placed the restaurant card in an envelope, printing “Merry Christmas!” on the front. When I handed that to my nephew, I realized I had written the holiday wish with the envelope upside down.
“Merry Christmas from your uncle and blind auntie,” I laughed.
“Thank you,” he said, turning the envelope around and joining in with my giggles.
My nephew may not remember Auntie The Driver or Auntie The Reader, but I hope he always remembers that you have to laugh at the hard stuff, especially when your world is turned upside down.
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