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A Deaf Woman Hears For The Very First Time At 40
Friday, March 28, 2014 8:48
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Joanne Milne, age 40, from Gateshead, England, was born deaf, and during her 20s also began to lose her sight because of the rare medical condition Usher Syndrome. Last month she was fitted with cochlear implants and after 40 years of silence the procedure has meant that she is now able to hear.
Her mother captured the incredible moment on video when Joanne hears a nurse going through the days of the week – the first words or sound she has ever heard.
It really struck home to me about how we take so much for granted, like sound and sight. Just think how wonderful it is to hear the birds singing, the sea rushing to the shore, the wind and, for me, moments like my little grandson saying, “Hello Granddad,” and seeing his huge sparkling smile.
Gosh, most of us are so very lucky but never give it a second thought. We have so much to be grateful for.
Source: http://www.67notout.com/2014/03/a-deaf-woman-hears-for-very-first-time.html
