Tomorrow is the big day...the moment we've been waiting for. Aubrey's implant will be activated. We are so excited, but we're also keeping it real. We may not notice much difference at first. Her brain will need to relearn and adjust to the new bionic ear. It's a process. There is a quote that I keep referring to: "10% of the process is the hardware and 90% is the software." Tim and I will be constant teachers and aural rehabilitation will be Aubrey's main activity. There will be plenty of time for more fun activities later, but for now this is it. We have a good student. I was reminded of this today when I dropped her off at school. She was the last one to arrive and the kiddos had just sat down for circle/learning time. One of her friends tried to get her to sit in the back, but Aubrey picked up her carpet square and marched right up to the front. She sat down and was ready to learn. I asked the teachers if she always does this, and they said that she does like being in the front. I said "so, she is the geek of the group." They laughed. I thought this is just what we need as we begin this new journey. So, away we go...
I will post an update tomorrow. Thank you for thinking of us on this big day.
Oh, and please remind me to have some fun along the way. I tend to take myself and all of this way too seriously! Shocking, I know.
Good luck today Aubrey! I am thinking of you guys...
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