The New Year is a great time to reflect. Looking through this year’s blog posts I realized I’ve learned a lot, not only about what’s happening in the world of hearing loss, but also about myself in relation to deafness. This list of observations will be the basis for developing new goals for the future as I continue on the deaf path. Thanks for reading, and thanks for your friendship.
1) Deaf friends rock!
2) I need a web cam.
3) Advocate for yourself, cuz no one else will.
4) People respect those who respect themselves and others.
5) It feels good to help those who are less fortunate.
6) I’m just not quite ready for the CI hybrid.
7) Some people are NEVER going to ‘get it’. Let it go.
Some awesome new developments are happening with hearing aids.
9) Some not so awesome ‘developments’ are happening with hearing aids. Beware.
10) The best hearing aids are not necessarily the most expensive.
11) I don’t have to talk about my hearing loss if I don’t want to.
12) I’m not Deaf or ‘hearing’, and it’s just fine.
January 1, 2009 at 12:53 am
Wow, Kim. Looks like you learned a lot this year. And so did all your readers from your wonderful blog posts. Your numbers 3, 7, and 12 really resonate with me.
Have a wonderful 2009!
Love, Sarah
January 1, 2009 at 1:45 am
Great reflections!
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2009 at 3:03 am
wonderful stuff! Loved this post.
Warmest wishes for 09
David
January 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Awesome reflections.
I really enjoy your blog.
And I look forward to reading more this year.
Kym
January 2, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Here’s to a great 2009! Happy New Year and thanks for sharing those reflections!
January 3, 2009 at 5:48 am
Thank you all so much for the nice comments you’ve left on my blog. Connecting with readers like you makes it so worthwhile. I am often touched by your responses. You make my day.