"For those of you who know me well, you know I suffer from profound hearing loss. Let me tell you at 29 years old, it really has affected my quality of life for some time now, as well as created major fear with my future as a healthcare provider due to my limitations. Yesterday I got hearing aids, not just any hearing aid, but special ones that insert right into my ears, no wires or boxes behind it. I got home and was blown away by things I could hear that I have been missing over the years. We were sitting at dinner, and for the 1st time, I heard my daughter chewing her dinner. I heard by boys giggling from the other room. I heard the wind blow from inside the house, and responded to people when they asked me a question from behind me. As I sat back at the end of the night, I couldn't help but cry. The significance this will make in my life is monumental. I will get to experience so much more now; I mean who would've thought that hearing your baby chew would be so exciting! Anyway, I just wanted those who are a part of my life to know how excited I am and what a life changer this is going to be for me. And also a special thank you to Tracie D. Edwards, because without her expertise and help through this, I wouldn't be here telling everyone! Tracie, you really do change peoples' lives with what you do...Love you!"
- Casey Harrison Whitesville, NY