Because I Can

Last week was incredible!! I've been so down and discouraged because I HATE being deaf. I'm tired and cranky and not myself at all. BUT I had already planned a trip to Nashville for my spring break and decided to go anyway. I'm so glad I did!!

I love Nashville. Lots of my favorite people love there and another one met me there last week. It was so refreshing to see people who I love and who were so understanding. It wasn't nearly as stressful as I had anticipated. In fact, I spent most of the week with one person who handled all of this with such ease that I could actually relax. It was a relief to know that I didn't have to be on guard all the time. I feel so much better after having a break!

The highlight of the week for me was SKYDIVING!!!!! I was not a daredevil before I could hear but now I want to do EVERYTHING I couldn't do before...just because I can. :) I checked with Envoy to make sure that my Esteem would not be affected before jumping, of course. It was incredible!!! It was nothing like I expected but I loved every second. The full video is on my Facebook page. 

Another highlight was seeing Nickel Creek at the Ryman on Friday night. I actually cried because it was such a relief to hear the music and enjoy it. Right now, it feels like a lot of things I enjoy have been taken away from me. Thankfully, music has not. 

Last week was a wonderful day of sunshine in a very stormy period of life...and I am very thankful for the reprieve!!