Cataract surgery

went well for the Senior Cat. He may now be able to see well enough to read again. 

It has been a matter of extreme frustration for him that he could not see enough to read with any degree of comfort. He still loves to read - and some of what he reads surprises other people. 

While I was in the shopping centre yesterday someone we both now inquired after him. I mentioned the cataract surgery and he looked genuinely surprised. 

"Why on earth would he bother at his age?"

Well, why wouldn't he? The Senior Cat may be closer to 99 than 98 now but he still has "all his marbles". He is still capable of taking a lot of interest in what goes on around him. He needs to be able to read if it is at all possible. 

More than one of the staff in the residence has mentioned how they like to chat to him. The person who organises the activities has him involved and teaching other people there - simple conjuring tricks and origami for the most part. 

A couple of weeks ago, before the last lock down, one of the all too rare visitors there stopped me and asked, "It's your father who does the magic isn't it?"  It turned out that her children, always reluctant to visit their grandparent, had come across the Senior Cat showing another resident a simple trick. He had promptly taught them as well. They were thrilled. Now they want to know more. 

"If he's awake I am sure he will - just don't come while he is having his afternoon nap," I told her.  

Now that he can see more it will be easier for him to do that. I know his time with us is growing shorter all the time but if the last part of his life can still be spent reading, teaching, and being mentally active then surely cataract surgery was worth it? He is not the only beneficiary.