For those of you who missed this week's Sister Chat, you certainly missed out on one awesome presentation. Sister River detailed the cochlear implant surgery which enabled her to hear clearly. A cochlear implant is an artificial hearing device that is surgically implanted. This bionic ear produces hearing sensations by electronically stimulating nerves inside the inner ear. Again, this is a link to read about this sister's story: http://ebonyminds.com/vision/sweetsound.htm

River talked about the many hurdles she has made to get to where she is. Certainly, more than a notion to experience failing sight as well as hearing. Our precious river is inspiration personified. Here's to you, sister :welldone: