Doreen Fri:  

Life: August 6th 2008, I am going in for cochlear implant surgery which will open many doors of the hearing world. What I couldn't hear for years will be dramatically increased. September 4th 2008, I was fitted with the exterior devices, so far, the sounds are not very established and sound hollow, distorted and muffled. But, as time goes on I understand the sounds will become better more clear as my brain and ears start to work together. March 2008, I currently have a live in boyfriend, David. Are we going to get married, I don¿t think so, to many challenges in life as it is to get married. I need an open door some place. I have 4 beautiful daughters ages 27, 22, 20, and 17 this coming year. 2 terrific granddaughters ages 7 and 4 years. Never thinking it was possible to have boys in the family, but now have 3 grandsons 3, 1, 1 years of age as well. Plus a 9-year-old step granddaughter from my daughters husbands past relationship. I have 2 dogs Rachel and Roxie, and the Cat of the house Oliver. I currently reside in Allendale, Michigan been here since 1979. I coached ATYAA girl¿s softball for about 9 years, (Retired). I enjoy reading, kayaking, camping, walking in the woods with David and the dogs, and playing with my grandchildren. I enjoy reading about herbs, vitamins and different religions (which I am beginning to believe this is all a myth.) 2006 was a very trying time: My 17 year old daughter was in a critical car accident January 20th, she had 28 broken bones 2 collapsed lungs, a blown bronchial tube, going into surgery with 0 percent chance of survival, and if she survived this they didn¿t know even if the surgery would be a success until she started to cough to see if the patch on her bronchial would hold up. Thousands of prayers and many great doctors later she is still with us, almost completely mended, but still has great pain. She is a miracle! IT doesn¿t pay to...Expand for more