So, beyond being heart-warming and miraculous, this video is an example of innovation and hard work. For those who do not know cochlear implants allow people who are born deaf to gain "hearing". This hearing may not be the same as unassisted hearing, but its endgame is the same: to allow the brain to process noise that is fed through the outer ear.
As I narrowed down my influencers and my biggest values it came to light that the birth of my siblings had the biggest effect on my values. I began to value children so much more. I learned to value the hard work of my parents, the passion that someone can have for their children, love, joy, and the direct correlation that sleep has to my parents happiness.
Delight of being. My number one value is wholly reflected in this video, from the mother's joy to that incredible, tiny smile on the baby's face. I can watch this video so. many. times. and it never stops making my happy.
The struggle of my parents having more children was one I was semi-aware of as a child. I still am in awe of my parents commitment to one another and to the twins, who did not even exist yet. This showed me that family, love, commitment, and strength are values that can give you delight you cannot measure.
I know this is soppy and sort of sickening (believe me, I kind of am thinking about deleting the whole thing) but it is the freaking truth. Those two kids are incredible. I do not think of myself as a role model for them. I want to be someone they would want to know, if science hadn't forced us together.
Both the video above and my siblings were effected positively by science and innovation which are invaluable contributors to society and our current values.
Currently I just try to be happy through myself and the things I do. I want to find joy in something even on the crappiest and most tiring of days. Gabby and Tristan can do that for me, which is a blessing.
4 comments:
Hannah, this video is incredibly inspirational. Not every amazing event gets to be video taped, but the ones that do should be shared with the world. Thank you for sharing about your family. That in itself was heart-warming. I love your sentence, "Currently I just try to be happy through myself and the things I do." It's inspiring hearing a college freshman realized how blessed she is.
HThat is the cutest and most inspirational video I have ever seen. In addition, I felt the mother's joy when she saw her son listen to her voice for the first time and smiled back. That was surely a gift for her. Also we should honor our families. Even though we'll have our arguments, we still value what we have. Family is very important, and a small memory can last a life time in your heart.
I love the phrase you used "delight of being" in class. So much so that I wrote it on my hand and even tweeted it later. Delight is such a more interesting adjective rather than when one simply says be "happy" with yourself. Delight makes me think of pure joy.
Your love for your siblings is inspirational and it seems like you guys both teach each other.
As an only child, I'm loving your connection and love for your siblings, which is something I'm so jealous of! Great post :)
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