Last week held some interesting experiences. I had to try
new things and I was not sure I would like them. But I learned that I will have
to embrace it and try the best I can.
On Monday, December
12, 2011, I had to be an actor for a special training film that a team at a
hospital has been working on. I was worried as I have never acted before or
knew what they really wanted me to do. Once I arrived and the camera guy said
"go" I was nervous at first but after a few test runs I got more and
more comfortable. I ended up enjoying it and having fun working with the
awesome team!
On Thursday,
December 15th, 2011, I got my new processor turned on! It was very exciting and
also a very humbling experience for me. Since the new processer (an upgrade from my previous one) has
the most up to date technology, compared to a previous processor, my way of
hearing has changed once again. I can tell everything about the processor has improved
and is smarter. When we first turned it on I was shocked as I was not expecting
such a huge difference and I did not like it. This was all to be expected and
with the help from my fabulous audiologist team they worked on a few things and
tried to make it comfortable for me, hearing wise. After we got to the point
where I felt comfortable enough to wear the new processer they let me go out
into the world and experience it. I was a worried but I knew that over time I
would soon adapt to the new processor and I would be just fine. During the rest
of the day it felt like I was learning to hear all over again but with a firm
foundation. I had to refrain myself from comparing what my hearing was like
before but rather just embrace this new change and not look back. Let me tell
you it is hard! Throughout my first few days I had moments of wishing I could
just go back to what I was most comfortable with. Each day I am improving and
getting more and more comfortable with it. I am forever grateful for all those
who help make it possible for me to get to this point as it is a huge miracle
for me.
Friday, December 16,
2011, finally came! It really came! I got my mission call--a letter stating
where I will be serving as a missionary for two years for my church. I got
called to the Salt Lake City, Utah Mission, English speaking!! I am really excited
about it!! I will report on April 11,
2012.
From each one of these experiences I learned and continue to
learn that there are times where we just have to embrace it and do the best
that we can.
deaf teens org ? they are support american sign language ? i know lds many are deaf member in branch in state but in utah have many deaf wards
ReplyDeleteI love American Sign Language and support it. Utah does seem to have more deaf wards/branches than other states and I think it is pretty cool. I was actully born in Salt Lake City and have been to one of the branches before.
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