My appointment with the eye doctor went well last week. My vision remains strong and clear. That was good news to my ears. 

A new doctor examined me. My previous doctor had a second child and decided to take a job closer to her home on the north side of Dallas. The new doc is a live wire. She has so much energy that I cannot imagine her sitting still for more than a moment or two. 

Her examination of my eyes included long looks into the depths of my eyes with a painfully bright light. The combination of that light and the dilation that made her deep examination possible made me wonder if I would be able to drive home safely. (I did.)

Seeing well makes me feel well. 

My bride, our dogs, and I have taken a couple of enjoyable walks in recent days. Redbuds, plum, pear, and dogwood trees are in full bloom. Most other trees are in bud. Grass is going green. The first bluebonnets popped up nearby. All of these are delights to the eyes.

We saw a redheaded woodpecker, bluebirds, robins, ducks, and geese. Some of these were making themselves at home. Others were making their way home. Our black dog, Millie, sees squirrels, bunnies, and children while watching out for bicycles. Ollie the Border Collie is in charge. He is ever alert to hazards and leads us along the right path.

Two large, mean, loud dogs began chasing us on our last walk. Ollie and Millie never barked nor growled. Ollie kept his eye on them while pushing us along the trail. He knew the fence between them and us would keep us separated. He also had a plan should that fence not hold them back. Having seen him in action on such an occasion, he would run circles around the dogs until they sat down in confusion. Then he would walk away. He would never waste a bark on a bully. 

All of these are delights to the eye. They are wonderful to view. Seeing with eyes of wonder lights up our lives. 

There are also things we can look at that cast darkness into our souls. Do not gaze long in those directions. There is more beauty than we can consume. The more wonder we place before our eyes, the more wonderful are our lives. 

This is not a warning along the lines of, “O be careful little eyes what you see . . . .” Instead it is an invitation to delight. Where will you see beauty and wonder and delight today? Gaze upon it. Immerse yourself in it. Luxuriate in the blessing of the light of life. God is the giver of all good things. Among them are eyes that see how beautiful he is in all he has created.