Comments on: The Evangelist http://beethovensears.com/2007/08/28/the-evangelist/ Thoughts from a hard of hearing musician Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:17:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Hoh http://beethovensears.com/2007/08/28/the-evangelist/#comment-76 Hoh Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:09:21 +0000 http://beethovensears.com/2007/08/28/the-evangelist/#comment-76 About two decades ago, I read a thought-provoking quote in my audiologist's office: "A hearing loss is more conspicuous than a hearing aid." My friends/coworkers usually introduce me to the deaf relative, and tells him/her not to mumble because I have a hearing loss. That usually starts the conversation, and the look in their eyes is priceless! I've even seen a few of them get hearing aids shortly afterwards. I'll probably retire from the mission field in 10 years!! Cindy About two decades ago, I read a thought-provoking quote in my audiologist’s office:

“A hearing loss is more conspicuous than a hearing aid.”

My friends/coworkers usually introduce me to the deaf relative, and tells him/her not to mumble because I have a hearing loss. That usually starts the conversation, and the look in their eyes is priceless! I’ve even seen a few of them get hearing aids shortly afterwards.

I’ll probably retire from the mission field in 10 years!!

Cindy

]]> By: Kim http://beethovensears.com/2007/08/28/the-evangelist/#comment-75 Kim Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:53:33 +0000 http://beethovensears.com/2007/08/28/the-evangelist/#comment-75 What looks "old" is asking everyone to repeat everything so many times, "Eh? What was that?" I DO get so tired of being the one everybody asks to talk to relatives about hearing loss. Did you know the average person with hearing loss waits seven years before getting hearing aids? Most people go in for the test when they're good and ready and not a moment before. :) What looks “old” is asking everyone to repeat everything so many times, “Eh? What was that?” I DO get so tired of being the one everybody asks to talk to relatives about hearing loss. Did you know the average person with hearing loss waits seven years before getting hearing aids? Most people go in for the test when they’re good and ready and not a moment before. :)

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