Alright, already - I KNOW it's been awhile but there's a lot goin on!!! Anyway, yesterday we got a call from the audiologist (Eric McDaniels ROCKS!) and Mary's hearing aids came in! Her ear molds were not in yet, but the electronic device was there and we could still get the aids and use them until the molds came in - we were THERE!!! We were so focused on the process of Eric putting her hearing aids in that we TOTALLY forgot to video tape it but I'm sure we'll have more to tape soon. The bottom line is that when Eric was behind her and almost whispered her name, she smiled and turned her head to him!!!! Tears were streaming down my eyes and Robert was pretty teared up too! Her eyes have a different sparkle to them and even her smile is different. In 24 hours, she already realizes that she hears better WITH them on so it's really great that if one slips out, she comes up to us and motions for us to put it back in her ear!!!! With that, we can't wait to get her permanent molds so that they will stay in and fit better. Beyond this milestone, Eric informed us that each week or so, he would be increasing the percentage of amplification in her hearing aids around a 10% increment - - that's pretty amazing seeing that since we're in the low end already, she seems to be hearing almost perfectly! Still alot more to do, but I'll post that as it happens but HEY WORLD - Mary Businda is ready to ROCK HARD AND STRONG!!! WOO HOO!!!
In the meantime, I want to post some pics from my niece's wedding, Mrs. Tony Hays; she had the most beautiful ceremony as we were getting Mary from China and we are just so proud of her and LOVE her husband Shawn - they are a blessing to this family! 
Next, is more photos of Mary having fun in the playground with me and her Aunt Lori, hanging out with Momma and Dada, Brian B and her Jei-Jei Jennifer!!!
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