tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2715350302811661486.post4755481816209742447..comments2023-04-17T04:28:26.819-05:00Comments on Faith Steps with PastorE: WelcomeErik Jelinekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13379500320756068697noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2715350302811661486.post-90096706984784787492008-03-10T07:38:00.000-05:002008-03-10T07:38:00.000-05:00This is a wonderful idea, Pastor E!As I find mysel...This is a wonderful idea, Pastor E!<BR/><BR/>As I find myself working through the regimen of meds given to me in hope of regaining the total loss of hearing in my left ear, I am not worrying, because it occurs to me that, as they say, "there is a reason for everything." Already I am viewing the world differently, as I can no longer hear some things, but am perceiving others, through other means.<BR/><BR/>I find myself asking myself some questions: Has God found a way to alter my perceptions, in a way that only He could accomplish? And, why this, why now?<BR/><BR/>Here are some of the changes I have noticed: <BR/><BR/>I have difficulty following a conversation when I am in a crowded room, and therefore do much better one-on-one with another person.<BR/><BR/>When I am listening to another person, I find I need to work harder at it, am more attentive.<BR/>I have begun to look that person squarely in the eye, (and mouth) to aid in being sure I am hearing them correctly.<BR/><BR/>It is more difficult to sing with assurance, because I cannot always tell what is being sung by those around me. (I found myself on my own wrong verse on Sunday...oops!)<BR/><BR/>I would like to continue singing in the choir, but think it better that I do not, as it wouldn't be fair to the others. There is more forgiveness, singing in the pew.<BR/><BR/>Oh, another really good thing is that my car is running a lot quieter. (ha)Betty Dygarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228417023345371842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2715350302811661486.post-37083404136355839952008-03-07T11:13:00.000-06:002008-03-07T11:13:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Erik Jelinekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379500320756068697noreply@blogger.com