Hearing “I Love You” For the First Time
I know most of you have been following our story about my son and his hearing loss. Less than a week ago he was given his “loaner” hearing aids and from the very beginning it’s made a world of difference. He’s less frustrated, he responds when we say his name now, and he’s picking up on so many new words that it shocks us. He is also re-watching all of his favorite movies now like 8 times in a row and catching onto things that he hadn’t before and copying the characters. I sit and watch him and play with him a good part of my day now because it’s so awesome to just see this “new” happy little boy unfold before my very eyes. While this entire week has been full of some amazing changes for our son and for us, my favorite part has been hearing him say “I love you” for the first time. It melted my heart. It’s funny how I didn’t even realize what I was missing before.. I’m not taking any of this for granted and I’m breathing in every moment.
“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world.
It knows no law, no pity,
it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.”
Agatha Christie
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This made me cry…those are the very words I can not wait to hear from my little Boston. I am glad things are looking up!
What a wonderful sound to a mother’s ears.
I’m so happy they made a difference for him!
How wonderful! Having severe hearing loss myself, I remember how the whole world was transformed when I got my hearing aids at about 10 yo…
Oh! Made me cry! I’m so happy that he’s doing so well!
That’s awesome Miranda!
I’ve been reading all your posts, but haven’t had a time to comment until now. I was sharing your posts with hubby at lunch the other day and I started crying saying, how instantly your son learned words, smiled when you called his name, and, overall, just re-learned the world around him.
I told him, “Can you imagine?” His response was, “No. I thank God that we don’t have to right now.”
You’re such an amazing mother, friend, and blogger and I’m blessed to have met you. When do we see each other again? Mom Summit?!
I am sooooo happy for you and your sweet little guy. Imagine all the moments he will enjoy even more now. And I know this is an answered prayer for you too. (((hugs)))
This is such wonderful news! I am so, SO happy for your little boy!
This story just made my heart swell – It is amazing the things we take for granted. My son has been taking his sweet ‘ole time in learning how to talk. The doctor had his hearing checked and he was fine. I wanted a reason why and was so tired of others asking me, “So is he talking yet?” Instead of feeling grateful that his hearing was fine, I was feeling sorry for myself.
Thank you for sharing this story & I am so happy for you and your beautiful little boy.
Happy birthday to his ears! It is amazing when you realize all the little things they were missing- those wonderful “ears” really are wonderful!
That just totally brought tears to my eyes! Just popped over from Wordless Wednesday and saw his pictures. It is just wonderful that it made such a difference for him, and that you got to hear those special words for the first time!
Wow, technology is amazing. I mean: ears! So happy for your little guy.
This makes me smile…and makes me a tad teary-eyed too.