Good morning everyone...oh no the return of the snow demon has arrived here...would you believe it caused over 250,000 houses to be without electricity in Northern Ireland...just what you need with sub zero temperatures isn't it, to not be able to put your heating on...but despite the shivering snow we headed off to get my Dads hearing aids...the audiologist is lovely...she is not only so patient and spent time explaining everything in detail buts shes beautiful too...long dark hair and stunning eyes...yes I know makes you sick doesn't it lol, shes totally smitten with my Dad too and seemed as thrilled as us about him being able to hear again...all the preliminary tests done she switched my Dads aids on...his face was such a picture as soon as she spoke to him...he turned to me and said 'omg I can hear'...well being the soppy bugger I am the tears just sprung up...I will never ever forget that look of joy on his face ever...he was so excited to be able to turn his back on us and still hear what we said and thats at the lowest setting there's another four levels he can go to...we took him for coffee after we were finished and to see him looking around hearing sounds coming from here and there and him turning his head to see where they came from was amazing...the girl behind the counter emptied the grounds from the machine and he nearly jumped out of his skin lol...the most amazing thing was when I got home though...he rang me...now phone calls have been pretty frustrating over the last few years and were shouting matches really for us to be heard...I sat on the phone for ten minutes to him chatting away at a normal level and he heard every single word and he was super chuffed that he could watch the tv without needing subtitles...isn't technology amazing to give so much back to someone you love...I have my Dads Birthday card to show you today...maybe not the best card I have ever made but I made it with him in mind...he loves blue so it had to have blue and hes not really bowled over by coloured images so I kept it pretty simple and let the My Mind's Eye-Oliver 6x6 papers shine instead, I bought this from Bunny Zoe's Crafts...right I'm off out to test more hearing things for my Dad today...cant wait...whatever your up to have a fantastic one
Mina xxx
I am so chuffed for you and your dad. It must seem like a whole new world to him.
ReplyDeleteYou card is gorgeous. Love the colours in the paper and the numbers are fab.
Hugs Sharon. X
Wowwwww,Gorgeous card dearest friend,lovely papers^_^
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Sonia
A lovely card for your Dad's birthday Mina. I am sure he loved it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great result for your Dad too with his hearing. So happy for him.
Mags
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a lovely card for your Dad, so nice he can hear again
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sooo glad your dads hearing aids are working well. My mum is also pleased with hers that she got on Monday - she says funny things like - ooo isn't it loud - when she flushes the toilet or opens a sweetie wrapper. We do take things for granted don't we! Love your card too Mina xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for your Dad and so great that He can hear again.
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I'm delighted for your Dad, Mina. Technology is wonderful! And what a fabulous card you have made for him. You say it's maybe not the best card you have made but I think your paper choices and bold number (which I just know you cut out by hand) with the pretty bow and embossed sentiment are lovely and I'm sure your Dad will too! Hugs, Lesley
ReplyDeleteOoh i bet he feels 10 years younger and such a lovely card too
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card,as one made with love always is.
ReplyDeleteLove the papers youve used for the 80 Mina and I bet your dad does too. Great that his hearing is now sorted and he can enjoy conversations again.
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What a gorgeous card Mina.
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Gorgeous card Mina! Love those large numbers! Have to make a card in commission myself for someone who is turning 80! Hugs Frea
ReplyDeletePerfect!!! Congrast!!!
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oh the card is just perfect Mina and I am so happy for your dad!!! I know how frustrating it was for you. hugs! Mojca
ReplyDeleteSuper card Mina and I'm so glad for your Dad. Sound like it's given him a new lease of life xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card for your Dad. Mina. It must have been wonderful to see his reaction to hearing everything going on round about him.
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ReplyDeleteLovely card for your happy hearing dad!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card for your Dad Mina & being able to hear must be one of the best prezzies ever!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Renee
Lovely for your dad, he must feel on top of the world angxxx
ReplyDeletestunning card for your dad mina.gorgeous colours and design and i got a lump in my throat reading about your dad getting his hearing aids.i am so pleased for him :D
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Mina
ReplyDeleteYour post brought tears to my eye about your Dad! He is so lucky to have such a wonderful daughter caring for him! Both my parents are now gone and I miss them all the time. Your Dad will love his card. I made my Mom a card that she loved and I lost her two weeks later but I will remember how she looked at it and in her little voice with that English accent I have loved so dearly said " Isn't It Just so lovely"!
Big Hugs to you and yours
What a great card, I bet your dad will love it! Gorgeous DP. Hugs, Hanneke
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