Connie B Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Hi Everyone! First I want to wish everyone well and let you know I pray for all of us each and every day. Having said that, I have some wonderful news to share with you about my Grandson Austin. As you all know he is hearing impaired and he had surgery to implant a cochlear implant behind his left ear. Well, as of this date, he has been able to hear different sounds. The first thing he heard was a car horn. He then heard the phone ring the other day, and he heard me knocking on our front bay window at him while he was outside, alone with other little noises. You know, the look on his face is PRICELESS!! I would LOVE for you all to be able to just see his face. It really puts a smile on my face! I know it would yours as well. We are all just thrilled at his recovery and his advancement. The doctor's have said this is a very slow process and it will take time before he can hear things in somewhat of a normal fashion. And it will take him time to recognize what these sounds are. We are working with him on sounding out sounds. He really tries hard! What a kiddo! I also want to thank ALL of you for your love and support and I just had to share with all of you how our little guy is doing. Much Love and Support to All, Connie B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Connie, That's great news. It must be some thrill for him to HEAR things. I can't even imagine. Hooray Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Connie, thanks so much for that update. I have been wondering about that little guy. It sounds like such an exciting adventure for him and the family. Love Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Go, Austin! Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Just reading about him and his experiences put a huge smile on my heart. Thanks be to God. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Great news. Does Ashley try to talk to him a lot? She is so cute. I bet she is a great big sister. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pecola Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Connie, that is just fantastic progress! He sounds like a delightful and strong-spirited little boy. Thanks for sharing his story with us. He's quite an inspiration for us adults. Love to Austin and Ashley! Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 That's fantastic Connie! So glad for Austin! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 This is soooooo cool! I am glad the implant is working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Oh Connie, you know how great I think this is. Austin is a lucky little boy to be born in a time of such great medical advances. May he hear I love you and laughter soon. Love ya, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Connie, I can feel so much pride and gratitude in your post..What a miracle for sweet Austin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Connie: I am so excited to hear about Austin's progress! I can only imagine the amazement on his face as he hears new sounds. Thank god we have come so far in medicine. See you tomorrow! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Hay sis, That is so awsome. I will pray for continued improvement every day. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Connie, So nice to hear how well he is doing. I was hoping we would get an update every once in a while to let us know. I have two little grandsons and I know how precious they can be. So glad yours is doing so well. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Oh, Connie, this is so great! I wish I could see his face the first time he hears a beautiful piece of music, or a whole group of people laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Connie,That is great news.I lost most of my hearing in Viet Nam and don't remember what lots of things used to sound like.I am so happy he will not have to go thru that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Wow, Connie. That is GREAT!! Wonders never cease.... XOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 20, 2004 Author Share Posted October 20, 2004 Hi All, Just wanted to say THANK YOU EVERYONE for your love, support, your very warm and kind words. I have printed everyone's posts so when Austin reaches an age that he can read and understand, he will know that people and friends all over the world were pulling for him and sending him good wishes and happy thoughts. I can't wait to share everyone's messages with him one day. I have put them in a scrapbook so he will be able to keep it forever! Thanks everyone! Your all a major part of his support system, he just doesn't know it yet, but he will!!! I'll post an update from time to time how he is doing. And again, THANK YOU your kindness is very appreciated!! By the way, my daughter stopped by today and said, he can hear when someone knocks on the door. She said, you have to knock pretty loud and hard, but he can hear it. Love & Hugs to All, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Hey Berchem! Show him the Baby in the Tub card - he'll love it! Awesome news Connie. See if you can take a picture of the look on his face when he hears something and post it on Avatar. I still look at that card at least once a day, and it still kills me, if you know what i mean . Ouch! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Connie, that is so wonderful to hear about!!! Keep those updates coming, and give Austin a hug from yet another person rooting for him! BeckyCW P.S. He's probably not into Beethoven yet, but someday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Connie-- What wonderful--and exciting news! Thanks for sharing and bring even more light into our days. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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