Newborn Hearing Screening

Back in 2007 when I gave birth to Johann, there was this new procedure to screen newborns to test for a range of diseases and hearing loss. It wasn't standard then but we are grateful that we had it done for Johann. I believe now in 2017 its standard procedure…

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Thank you, again and again!

When we decided to get J better hearing, we didn't know how we can achieve that given it is more than a million pesos. Only that God will make a way. And indeed, we have been recipients of God's love, through you, family and friends! We can never thank you…

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The Yes Moment!

Johann has some residual hearing even before his implant so unlike children with totally zero hearing, we were unsure of how J will be reacting. Our hope with his CI is to have high frequency sounds clearer for J. This will aid J to speak better, and as clear as…

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A New Way of Hearing

A few weeks after the surgery, Dr Yang has cleared J for switch on. It is when the cochlear implant is turned on and a new way of hearing is unlocked for J. This is the miracle! When J started to hear using his new sound processor, it was priceless.

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God meets you where you are

We prepared for J's surgery as much as we can - physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. We had run through the events as a family, with J and G especially so they know what is coming, and in our minds so we can be auto pilot as we go through…

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New Year, New Hope

As we usher in a new year, may our hearts be filled with new hope. New hope for better things, great things, to come in 2017. Before we took a break last month, we successfully reserved a room for our Jan 14 surgery at the PGH. Consider it as an…

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Johann Loves Tokyo Finds

We move forward with our fundraising efforts for Johann. Our surgery date is nearing, we are in the spirit of Christmas giving, and the chill in the air cannot be denied anymore... We are in celebratory mode as our Saviour Jesus is born! We remain grateful and in awe of…

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Almost halfway there...

It's beginning to smell like Christmas and its the most wonderful time of the year (yes, we were singing as we typed...) It has been a blessed few weeks for us as we are recipients of your love and generosity. Just some updates on Project Ephphatha... We have secured a…

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