Nathaniel's Activation Date 10-23-2009

We went to Lexington on 10-23-09 to get Nathaniel's Cochlear Implant (paired up). As a parent you really don't know what to expect, but all in all, "Thing's went Great!" As he was hooked up with his device he was very curious. Once Sharon, his audiologist, hooked him up and started pushing sound he seem to have a few faige reactions like turning his head really slow to located where the sound was coming from. When he would hear something loud and turn to see what that sound was, I was smiling because he had turned...
On the way home, Josh and I looked around and told Nathaniel "Hi" Nathaniel hearing for the first times in his life actually lipped the word hi first. Then as we said hi once again to him, he said as clear as day, "Hi"!!!!! I cried and cried and rejoiced... This was my sign, he can hear now and understand some things. Of course the grandmothers wanted to hear these words coming out of his mouth as well so they came over and visited that evening. I couldn't get Nathaniel to tell my mom bye until she already waled out the door, Nathaniel turned and said " Bye" THANK YOU LORD!!!!!
I am sure I will have plenty more to share with you all so keep posted!