Finding Footprints in Kusadasi

Ephesus
Okay, it was obviously impressive. The library of Celsus was phenomenal and we went into where they are excavating Roman homes. These are unbelievably gorgeous and sumptuous!! They had amazing frescoes, fountains, and mosaics. We loved it. It was hot and several were sweaty so we returned to the hotel very ready for a swim.

The Ladies' Beach
Four of us women went to the ladies' beach on the Aegean. It was cool, refreshing, salty as all get out, and had really fun waves. When I first went out I had my glasses on. After a few waves I went back in to put them on the beach. Then I got distracted by my friend who was afraid to come out farther. I walked her back out and left my glasses on. Big mistake! A mighty wave came and washed them from my face never to be seen again! Uh-oh! I am blind as a bat without the benefit of night vision! I had brought some contacts but they had already been thrown away because they burned my eyes one day when I put them in!!

What to do?
Well, there I am at 8pm on a Sunday. I can't call my eye doctor until they open on Monday US time (seven hours behind!!). My mom's glasses offered some assistance, but it was promising to be a miserable rest of the trip. As a last ditch effort I went to the front desk at 8:30 pm asking where there might be an eye doctor that I could go to tomorrow. Lo and behold! There was a place open until 10pm! Off my mom and I went.

The Turkish Savior
So I obviously did not have my prescription with me, but no problem! He took my mother and myself in his personal vehicle to an eye doctor who had just opened two days ago. Prior to that there was no eye doctor in Kusadasi!! Off we go to the state of the art facility where I get my eyes checked (inc. contacts) for $35!! As the doctor checked my eyes he began to realize how horrible they are! Normally, it takes a minimum of two weeks for glasses--this guy said he could get them by the next day. Back we go to his store and pick frames. He then throws in approximate contacts to my prescription (these have never been anywhere ever--seriously)! After all was said and done, he went and got a plaque and asked if we had ever seen it. It was 'Footprints.' He then told me that whenever I see my glasses in the future I should remember to never give up and never let hope fade. The Lord will provide. It was powerful! My mom was also particularly pleased to hold the 45 day old baby and converse as much as possible with his wife about infant tips. God is good!! I am so glad I lost my glasses!!
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