Hi Sharon,
Standing and praying with you.  Exciting news indeed!

Huggs and blessings,

Virgie and Lady Hoshi
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 9:48 PM
Subject: Exciting News!


> Hey guys!
>
> I went to the ears, nose and throat doctor, who does the cochlear implant 
> surgery.  I definitely plan to get it!!!  we made a tentative appointment 
> for December 6, with a physical and some preparation on December 3!  it's 
> awesome that coco mentioned someone getting the implant today, wow!  I 
> took my case manager and sister with me, and we were greatly encouraged. 
> we thought that they might take the cochlear out, but they don't!  We also 
> thought that I would be completely deaf in that ear after surgery, until 
> the processor is activated, but studies seem to show that the hair cells 
> that take sound signals are not really damaged, so I might still have some 
> hearing in it.  The doctor doesn't want me to wear hearing aids after the 
> surgery, so that there isn't anything happening in that ear.  With just 
> one hearing aid, it may be harder to communicate.  I hope to make it 
> easier by borrowing a device that has a typewriter keyboard on one side, 
> and a Braille display on the other, so we won't have to struggle.  If I 
> have problems with vertigo, I might use a walker for, maybe, up to 2 
> months.  Exciting!  Please stand with me in agreement that The Lord will 
> direct my paths.  he knows what is best for everyone!
>
> Thanks, and give me 5!!!  Whoohoo!
>
> Sharon