I am anticipating Friday the 13th. I expect that it will be THE most exciting day of the year!! Why? That is the day we return to see Dr. King (our Audiologist). Gideon will finally get his hearing aides and hear his mommy and daddy clearly for the first time!
August 26th, we learned that Gideon had moderate to severe hearing loss in both ears. That explains his non-responsiveness to certain sounds and to be honest, I wasn’t that surprised. But I didn’t realize just how much we were missing out on, until last Friday. While playing in my daughter’s room, Laynie discovered something special. Click on the link below and watch the video to see what I’m talking about…
Precious, right?!?! You see, the only way we get a smile or a laugh from Gideon is to tickle him. He has never laughed for any other reason. And ever since that day, when my little boy heard something clearly, I’ve been anxiously anticipating our next visit with Dr. King.
Watching that video makes me wonder what my son really hears. Is it like the people in the movies, who just experienced a big explosion and everything is muffled and distant? Or is like being under water; you know someone is talking but you just can’t make out the words?
I feel like that a lot in my relationship with God. Sometimes I think I know what He’s saying, but it’s just so hard to be certain. I know one thing, if I anticipated spending time with the Lord the way I have been anticipating September 13th, then I’m certain that I would be hearing Him loud and clear!
Are you with me on this? Are you struggling to spend time in God’s Word too? Don’t worry because you’re not alone. We all struggle. But it’s so important to make that time. I read an interview that fitness blogger Mama Laughlin did, and she said this about working out/running- “If it’s important to you then you’ll find time, if it’s not, you’ll find an excuse.” I love that quote! (and Mama Laughlin!) That statement is so true, no matter what you apply it to!
I’m anticipating my son hearing my voice clearly for the first time. I can’t wait…I’m so excited!! I love him so much!! Makes me wonder though, how much more does our Heavenly Father want the exact same thing for us?
Praying you hear Him clearly today and everyday…with anticipation.
I am anticipating good things for you, too. I only learned of your situation yesterday and I am already praying. It is good to hear your words of trust and reliance on our Father. I will be one of many who lift you and your family up to the God. It appears that He is working on your behalf already. All praise and glory go to Him. In Jesus’ name……. Glenda Reddell
Thank Glenda!! Love and appreciate you so much!!! 🙂
Sam you are so good with blogging,your messages are wonderful! So inspirational!!I I love readind them!!! keep up the good words.
Thanks Carol! I appreciate it. So proud to call you my mother in law!