I was invited by my step-daughter Sarah to visit her in Lisbon, Portugal before they head off to pastures new in Richmond, Virginia.
As with previous holidays I have always feel a bit anxious about how I will cope. However, I must try not to let my hearing loss stop me from doing the things that I would have done had I not lost my hearing.
Sarah met me at the airport with my little 3 year old step-granddaughter Charlotte. I said to Sarah that I might need her help as I may not always make out what Charlotte was saying. I find that I have difficulty hearing what children are saying.
On the way to the airport Sarah told Charlotte that when she was speaking to me she would need to look at me as Grandma’s ears are broken. Yes I suppose that is a good way of describing it to small children.
Once we got back to their flat Charlotte wanted me to play with her. This is where it got a little bit more difficult. She had a fluffy white cat and I was to have the black and white one. She then told me what she wanted me to do. Just do it Grandma! says Charlotte. Oh dear I couldn’t make out what she wanted and she was becoming a bit frustrated with me.
Eventually I had to ask Sarah to tell me what she wanted me to do. I was to bring my cat for a visit to her house, which was a cardboard box on the floor. Okay now I know so I said to Charlotte would you like me to visit you with my cat. Her little face lit up and she gave me a lovely smile. Great we are sorted – what about the next game!!