Joy EatonEach morning, artist Joy Eaton wakes up and immediately dons her glasses. She keeps them on all day and they help her see the world, paint beautiful pictures, and homeschool her daughters. Her glasses are also the last thing she takes off at night beore going to sleep. She has worn corrective lenses full time since 2nd grade, and does not remember life without them. Like her author cousin Lisa, she too has astigmatism and nearsightedness. It is so severe, however, that she is not a candidate for LASIK eye surgery. Her daughter Charlotte also uses glasses to help her better navigate the world around her. Olin Branham, Joy's late father, also developed vision challenges later in life. He was diagnosed with not only diabetic retinopathy, but macular degeneration as well. Joy's late mother Leola, younger sister to Lisa's mama, adapted to dim lighting which allowed her husband Olin to function well in the safety of their home. Despite life's ups and downs, Olin and Leola built a loving home for their four children during their 45-year marriage before passing away within a few years of each other. Today, Joy creates art and life in the thriving creative community of eastern Oklahoma where she grew up. She credits her husband Randy and daughters for her daily inspiration. Read More Read Less