Happy Deaf Birthday to Me!

Today is a special day, my third deaf birthday. Three years from the day I went deaf. I will celebrate with the family by going out to dinner and having a bit of a reflection. Three years on I can honestly say that going deaf was one of the best things that has ever happened to me :)

Want to see my new and very cool CI cover?

Thank you Cochlear Limited, I feel very hip!

We can do ANYTHING!

I had a lovely surprise today, I've made it to the finals of the WA Training Awards 2014 in Perth.

See the link below for the official announcement:

http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/StatementDetails.aspx?listName=StatementsBarnett&StatId=8505

The first support group meeting

What a lovely bunch of cochlear implant wearers (and family members) we are!!!

The very first meeting for the Career Cochlear Implant Support (CISS) group was last night and it went very well!!! The group members are a great bunch of energised people. We enjoyed a drink and a few snacks and even managed to play a few games (yes, we are a fun bunch). Thanks to the Ear Science Institute Australia for letting us use their beautiful rooms for our meeting.

CAREER COCHLEAR IMPLANT SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP (CISS)

CAREER COCHLEAR IMPLANT SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP (CISS)

CISS is a career support group in Perth for recipients of cochlear implants.

Please join us with your family and friends for our first social gathering.

23rd July 5.30pm

Ear Science Institute Australia 1 Salvado Road, Subiaco Level 2 Boardroom

Light snacks, and tea and coffee available. 

A little boy's wish ......

My youngest son found a dandelion flower the other day so I told him to blow on it and make a wish. He did but as he blew he said his wish aloud, " I wish my mum wasn't deaf". I don't know if the wish was for me or for him, but I suspect it was for me.

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