Value

I bought a new car yesterday and I love it. It's adorable and sporty and red. Seven years ago, I bought a light green SUV. I didn't want to draw attention to myself at all. Post-implant me just wants to have FUN! :)

Obviously, cars are not cheap. The cost of this car was just a little less than the cost of an Esteem. Now, I was very fortunate that my insurance covered most of my Esteem surgeries. However, signing paper work for the car yesterday made me think about that. So many people won't get the Esteem because "it's too expensive." Then they'll drop $40 grand on a car without thinking twice. Yes, cars are necessary and I understand that...but a car is not going to change your life. It won't give you the ability to relax and actually ENJOY life. How can you place a value on that?!? It's absolutely priceless. Having had 2 Esteems and now living without one, I can tell you that. I'd pay anything to be able to hear with both ears again. It makes me so sad that people are willing to stay trapped in that deaf bubble just because of money. It's worth every penny. In fact, at activation for my first implant, my daddy said that to my mom. He had his ipad covering his face and spoke quietly to my mom. He said, "This was worth every penny!" and I HEARD IT.  He was right. Don't let money keep you from experiencing life.