hi BBS

As some have said above living in the UK is different in some ways which helps in situations like the tragic one that you find yourself in.

For instance i too have cataracts, in both eyes but at the moment I can drive and my doctor has fixed up for me to go and have a consultation with a specialist to get them fixed. This is on the National Heath and will cost me nothing.


However I do agree with Will. Over the years I have played anything and everything, anywhere and everywhere in order to perform my music. Almost all of the time I really enjoyed and and it kept the bank manager happy.

Several years ago I developed throat cancer and was forced to give up performing. ( I am a singer/guitarist).

I found it terribly frustrating not to be able to do the thing that I loved most of all. However I chose not to sell my instruments and equipment. I saw that this was a positive way to give my some help in beating the dreaded big C.

I was lucky as I did not have your financial situation but at that time money was not important - it was my health that mattered.

I was lucky my throat responded to the harsh treatment and gradually, ever so gradually I got myself back to thinking positively.

I decided that performing in public was not for me any more. But I picked up my guitar and started to play for myself. At first singing was out but again gradually my throat improved. It is not anything like it was but now I play and sing to the family and I enjoy that.

I also teach a group of interest young students who can't afford tp pay for professional lessons. I don't get paid, the pleasure for me is pay enough.

I wish you well in your endeavors and wish that I could hep in some way.

Cheers

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