I’ve spent some time online today checking out info on Med El and their CI options. I have to say, it all sounds great, too. It’s really hard to get down to the nitty-gritty of what is really important and what is just good marketing. They all make quite a few claims and I think they all do a good job. It’s just that this is a big decision – you want to choose the device that really will give you the BEST performance possible and be reliable. I’m going to have to make a lot of notes to make it easier to compare, ask more questions if necessary, and pray for wisdom. I think any choice will be much better than what I have now.

Tonight I will meet with Debbie again. I’m really looking forward to it. I haven’t really been able to practice a whole lot this week. I spend quite a bit of time alone, so it’s not ideal for practicing ASL. I will spend some time today reviewing vocabulary and quizzing myself online for “reading” fingerspelling to improve my speed. I am planning to attend my first HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America, Twin Cities Chapter) meeting tomorrow. A friend is going with me (thanks, Robin!) so we’ll both be out of our comfort zone, but at least together! I expect it to be a great thing, actually, and good to make more contacts in the hearing loss world. I really don’t know what to else to expect. Should be interesting.

I would appreciate prayers for wisdom as I try to make the best decision possible about the device and company to go with. Thanks!