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samplegirl

(14,162 posts)
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 10:27 AM Friday

To all those who think I've gone missing

I have. Friday night I came down with a serious eye infection. I don't know how it happened. I washed my face that night went to bed and my eyes started to burn in water woke up and went to urgent care. He said, scratched cornea suffered all day pacing floors went to bed that night woke up at 1:45 and told my husband take me to ER. He looked in my eye and said ulcer on the cornea was there all night.
Here I am six days later, three ophthalmologist appointments and I'm still doing drops in my eyes and it's still burning and can't see real well. So I haven't painted anything and I can't paint very well with one eye.
Feeling terribly stressed out and hoping and praying that this heals so I can regain my painting at least.

Love to all

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Diamond_Dog

(41,392 posts)
3. I'm so sorry samplegirl
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 10:37 AM
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I have had that before and it’s no fun. Just keep using the drops and take care of yourself. I hope you’re much better soon!

wyn borkins

(1,502 posts)
5. Our own samplegirl never left
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 10:58 AM
Friday

Eye will be looking eyeought

For you and seeing that you

Get well soon so painting

Won't be such a pain in

Your (a__)eye know that

Drops help eyes heal

Sincerely, wb

LuckyCharms

(23,378 posts)
6. I know what that feels like, and I don't envy you!
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 11:02 AM
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I had noticed that I have not seen your posts lately.

Wishing you the best! Feel better soon, samplegirl!

Grim Chieftain

(2,246 posts)
7. I am so sorry for what you are going through, samplegirl
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 11:15 AM
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I noticed you haven't posted any of your wonderful paintings lately and was wondering if you were okay. Please take care, take it easy, and try to pamper yourself as best you can. We are with you, sending healing vibes and best wishes.

Fla Dem

(27,850 posts)
9. All the best to you. Hoping this is an easy situation to address and you'll be back at your artwork in no time,
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 11:47 AM
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niyad

(134,975 posts)
10. Vibes for swift and complete recovery and healing, SG. I can well
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 11:52 AM
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imagine how stressful this is.

Polly Hennessey

(9,028 posts)
11. Looking forward to you and your eye being better and sharing your
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 11:59 AM
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wonderful art with us. 🎨🖼️

ALBliberal

(3,424 posts)
16. Sending hugs from Albuquerque
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 12:34 PM
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Hope you’re on the mend soon and back to sharing your lovely paintings.

littlemissmartypants

(35,219 posts)
17. Knowing that you're suffering makes me wish I could help you. ...
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 12:40 PM
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Hopefully, you'll be better very soon. We love you, sg. Stay encouraged. ❤️

KPN

(17,571 posts)
18. Geez samplegirl! So sorry to hear this -- it sounds stressful for sure. My best wishes for
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 01:04 PM
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a full and speedy recovery. Sending positive vibes your way right now.

sheshe2

(98,878 posts)
19. Oh no. 😥
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 01:25 PM
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I am so sorry to hear what you are going through, samlegirl. It’s scary but try to relax and get better soon. You have been missed.

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