Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.
Johnny Nash

There is a great version by the Hothouse Flowers, headed by Liam Ó Maonlaí, of I can See Clearly Now. Liam’s Alma Mater, Coláiste Eoin, is also Pádraig’s.

There isn’t a better song to capture what has been happening over the past weeks.

Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin’ for
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-shiny day

The incredibly thorough international collaboration, originally started by a German Neurologist and Rehab Consultant, followed up by U.K.-based communications specialists, by spec manufacturers, and finally delivered by Ireland’s top opticians, practically gave Pádraig back his eyesight. He can now see the world around him again with open eyes. With the new glasses, he can do that over longer periods of time. They are also much easier to put on than the previous pair he had.

If you want to find out more about Pádraig’s glasses, the amazing people who put us in touch with the best manufacturers and opticians you could possible find, have a look at this video.

There are brighter day coming, not just with yesterday’s Lá Fhéile Bríde and the beginning of the Celtic Spring time bringing longer stretches in the evening.

If there are obstacles, and there will be plenty of them, at least can them see all in his way.
Gone are the dark clouds that had him blind.