Prologue

For all those who don't know what's going on . . .

Allison is having cochlear implant surgery this coming Wednesday, June 6, performed by Dr. Patrick Slater of Austin Ear Clinic. I have been documenting the process, meaning I've interviewed Allison and Mike and Pete as well as the surgeon, and I've videoed her appointments, including her audiogram. There is another appointment tomorrow, Monday, June 4, a pre-surgery check to make sure her ears are clear. I will be there and will stay after to interview Amy Gensler, the audiologist. I’ll continue on after the surgery through rehabilitation – for how long, I’m not exactly sure. I’m guessing this will depend mostly (or entirely) on Allison.

There is no exact plan for what I’ll do with the footage, but I imagine putting together a video documentary. Maybe it will end up being a simple thing, an account for posterity, part of our family’s history. On the other hand, maybe we’ll end up with something more formal, more polished. I guess we’ll see.

Regardless of how the documentary turns out, though, I will forever be grateful for the chance to be part of this monumental venture. Everyone involved has been gracious and generous, honest and kind.


Thank you.

I’m hoping I’ll be able to quickly bring everyone up to speed with the next four or five posts, and from there perhaps I can stay more current.