Hearing Spanglish

HEARING SPANGLISH

My Cochlear Implant Journey with Carrie Spangler

INHALE_EXHALE

Yoga has been the one form of exercise that I steer away from because of my hearing challenges. I would work up enough anxiety trying so hard to listen and look around trying to follow along, that it really defeated the benefits.

Oil Changes and Cochlear Implants

What do oil changes and cochlear implants have in common? Quite a lot I found out.

All automobiles have suggested oil change and maintenance checkpoints at 30-60-90K miles. These are essential checkpoints for the health and well-being of your car. Why? Because it keeps everything running smoothly and prevents more serious and costly car troubles.

Hear! Hear! Happy Birthday to Carrie’s EAR!

Have you ever hosted or attended a 1-year old’s birthday party?

This little one will not remember a thing about the birthday party but will have many extravagant pictures to remember eating the smash cake while surrounded by family and friends singing Happy Birthday!!

Whistles, Skinny Pop, and Soccer

What do whistles, Skinny Pop popcorn, and soccer have to do with a cochlear implant? Curious? Read on!!! Our family has been full force into the high school soccer season. I am incredibly grateful that both of our high schoolers have been able to play and have a full season amidst the 2020 pandemic.

What’s Your Life Story?

Humans are drawn to each other by the stories we dare to share. We create deeper roots with family, friends, and community through the art of storytelling.

The Oceans Roar is Music to the Soul

Where is your favorite place to get away? Mine is hands down the beach.

Last week we traveled to Ocean Isle beach with our vacationing neighbors. We treasured a week of quarantine at a beach house where we picked up groceries, cooked great meals, and stayed put.

Masked Out and Exhausted!

COVID 19 has changed the way communication happens. I am 100% in support taking measures to protect others and myself by social distancing and wearing face coverings.

Staying Put

Staying put has been the theme of many of our lives over the past few months. For some, being quarantined has sparked creative projects and solutions.

fearLESS

I have not sat down to write for a while #hearingspanglish. I cannot believe I am 4 ½ months post activation!! My last appointment for mapping/programming was right before the state of Ohio went into the Stay at Home order.

JOY

A few weeks ago I was reading through a leadership blog and the word Productive Paranoia jumped out at me. This word struck a chord with me and I decided to investigate and find the source.