Dear Annika,
Today was another life-changing moment for you when your audiologist fitted you with your BAHAs. We could see how nervous and apprehensive you were, because you aren't used to positive change yet, but you handled it so well in spite of your inward fears. We know when you would answer with a "no", that is your go-to response when you're nervous or you don't understand what we are saying. The great thing was you were hearing our voices at a soft level when you responded! That was incredible!!! I wish we would have caught on camera the smile you were trying to hide when you could hear your sister being silly and you were trying NOT to be amused. She was doing such a great job of helping you relax. We could tell you were amused with her there, though you tried to keep your smiles and giggles at bay. :-) I wish we could have caught on camera when you whipped your head towards me when I wasn't looking at you and I whispered, "Annika" not once, but two separate times. I wish we could have caught on camera in the hallway when we were talking to the first audiologist who did your first hearing test and you could hear her asking if you wanted a sticker or my saying "Do you want to go get ice cream?" in a soft normal voice. And how quickly you responded happily both times. I know you didn't understand why mommy cried tears at that moment and hugged your audiologist. It was a momentous afternoon and I was crying tears of joy that you, my precious daughter, have been blessed with hearing clearly for the first time. I was crying tears of joy and gratitude that our Heavenly Father who loves you so much more than I do, had provided once again, for your every need. These BAHAs are 100% paid for.... not because of daddy or I.... but because your Heavenly Father loves you.
I hope one day that you look back at this video, my sweet Annika, and you remember that though you were apprehensive, how incredible it was to hear like that for the first time.
We love you, sweet girl. We know you're nervous about school tomorrow and what people will think. I know you're worried people will make fun of you, but I promise, once you walk through that door, nothing but GREAT friends and amazing moments await you! You will soon see, my precious daughter. The scariest part is always the first step. And you, my dear, are so brave.
I love you,
Mommy
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