Yesterday was simply pure joy! No other way to describe it!
Auntie can hear and when the aids were fitted the Dr. went and stood behind Auntie and said very softly; Anne can you hear me? She said yes and the tears came flowing without bidding. My mascara was in my armpits, and I did not even care. A rebirth of sorts.
It has been so long since She could hear anything. She was afraid of her own voice, but this will pass.
The appointment was long and very thorough. There is a huge learning curve, but she will be with us for almost another month, and we have time to get the bugs worked out.
We will extend her stay if we think it will take more time.
The Dr.'s office is very soundproof, and the outside world is now opened up. Traffic, the blinker on a Car. the flushing of a toilet...all the little white noises we ignore have come rushing back to greet her.
Going deaf is such a gradual thing for most people, that the random sounds of life are forgotten. It will take time for her brain to relearn all the sounds and then to ignore them.
But suffice it to say, when I wrote that check I did not even blink, so worth it in every way! I would do it again and again!
Now I have to get to work!
Hugs,
Kay
That is so awesome!! I am so glad you all were able to do this for her and be there to support her while she adjusts to hearing again. This is an example of what life is all about. Or what it is supposed to be about.
ReplyDeleteWhen my dad got hearing aids, it changed so much for him! He still needs to adjust them quite a bit, and loud restaurants are always a challenge (background noise vs conversation, etc), but they have made him much more integrated into the family, as he can participate in conversations. (Hawaii Planner)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing! Her whole world is about to change. It is amazing all the little noises that we don't think about.
ReplyDeleteGod bless her and you guys for making this happen.
It was a religious experience.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your aunt got her hearing aids. I know from personal experience that the new sounds she’s hearing can be shocking but it is worth it.
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