Over the last few weeks I have discovered that there are so many helpful resources out there for the deaf and hard of hearing people. I have found support groups and websites that have given me valuable information on how to help me achieve more out of life. I have found better ways to handle the phone, to enjoy going to the movies, and how to ask for help when I need it. I had a lot of fear about not being able to accomplish things because of my deafness. I was afraid to try something out of my comfort zone that might challenge me. I always had fear of the unknown and the fear of I am not good enough.
I took a giant leap of faith when I decided to get the cochlear implant. This was a huge change that I knew was going to have big impact in my life. I am so grateful before I choose this path that I renewed my faith in god. I do believe that my faith has helped me in so many ways on this journey that I am on. I have learned about acceptance, patience, compassion and to trust god. To trust him that I will always be cared for and loved by him. It is up to me to do the footwork that I need to do to get that guidance. I know that when I fall he is there to pick me back up and try all over again. There are times when I know what the blessings of being deaf are. To be able to enjoy silence and see the beauty around me and to be able to teach my children anything is possible no matter what your limits are.
I am learning that the sky's the limit for me now. It's a big world out there with so many opportunities for me now that I ever thought possible. There are always going to be challenges for me but, I have learned anything is possible with god.
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