Audrey was born hearing, but at just 12 months old, she got extremely sick with Bacterial Meningitis. She spent 15 days in the hospital, 8 of those days she spent in the Pediatric ICU. On the day of discharge, Audrey had a hearing test under sedation and we found out that she was profoundly deaf in both ears. This is permanent from the Bacterial Meningitis. She underwent Cochlear Implant surgery a week and a half later and since then has been thriving. Cochlear Implants are a tool to help someone who is deaf hear and speak. Cochlear Implants have given Audrey access to sound after Bacterial Mengingitis took sound from her. 

Every day is a gift. It will be one year since Audrey has had cochlear implants on June 8th. This is definitely a journey we had never pictured, but a lot of things in life are unexpected. Life is beautiful, and this is part of our story.

Come take a walk with us, For Audrey!

Keep shining bright baby girl, you will move mountains!