From: Lynne
Date: May 22, 2003
Subject: Voice Treatment
Hi -
As you know, I have been struggling with my voice since my surgery in December. It has gotten stronger, but neither my speaking voice nor my singing voice are back to "normal", and I am now 5 months out from surgery (my, how time flies!). I struggled a long while with the possibilty of having to give up one more thing. I have always enjoyed singing, and in fact, nothing brings me greater joy than praising God in song. Even when I was paralyzed from the neck down after my accident, I could still talk and sing.
Two weeks ago, I finally went to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor. His used a scope with a light on the end, going through my sinuses, to look at my throat. His initial diagnosis was that my left vocal chord was not working, at least not properly. He went on to say that this was "fixable" with a surgical procedure in which I could "pick out what I wanted to sound like", but he didn't want to jump to conclusions quite that fast. He sent me to a speech pathologist for a more sophisticated test. That appointment was Monday.
The speech therapist, Chantal, met us there. This test was actually able to record on video the movements of my throat and vocal chords as I held out "eeeeeeeee" or "ha-ha-ha". I got to watch the video and saw that the chord WAS working, although the right one was more domimnant. It looked tight, and as a result, the chords don't meet together as they should, and that makes my voice more breathy and squeaky. I was given some screen shots, and those pictures are attached to this e-mail if you are interested.
The pathologist and Chantal both felt that my condition could be treated with speech therapy, and would not require surgery. The doctor confirmed that on Wednesday, and so I begin my latest adventure tomorrow (Friday) morning.
Another case of coincidences or God letting me know He is still in the middle of everything......Chantal asked me the history of my injury and subsequent surgeries. As I related my now infamous story, she said "Wait! I know about you. Surely there can't be two of you in San Antonio!" When I was inpatient at Reeves, her sister Nicole was the case worker / advocate for me. We always went back to see her every chance we got. Now, I will be receiving speech therapy from her sister, Chantal.
When I woke up Monday morning listening to K-LOVE radio, a particular song caught my attention:
Date: May 22, 2003
Subject: Voice Treatment
Hi -
As you know, I have been struggling with my voice since my surgery in December. It has gotten stronger, but neither my speaking voice nor my singing voice are back to "normal", and I am now 5 months out from surgery (my, how time flies!). I struggled a long while with the possibilty of having to give up one more thing. I have always enjoyed singing, and in fact, nothing brings me greater joy than praising God in song. Even when I was paralyzed from the neck down after my accident, I could still talk and sing.
Two weeks ago, I finally went to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor. His used a scope with a light on the end, going through my sinuses, to look at my throat. His initial diagnosis was that my left vocal chord was not working, at least not properly. He went on to say that this was "fixable" with a surgical procedure in which I could "pick out what I wanted to sound like", but he didn't want to jump to conclusions quite that fast. He sent me to a speech pathologist for a more sophisticated test. That appointment was Monday.
The speech therapist, Chantal, met us there. This test was actually able to record on video the movements of my throat and vocal chords as I held out "eeeeeeeee" or "ha-ha-ha". I got to watch the video and saw that the chord WAS working, although the right one was more domimnant. It looked tight, and as a result, the chords don't meet together as they should, and that makes my voice more breathy and squeaky. I was given some screen shots, and those pictures are attached to this e-mail if you are interested.
The pathologist and Chantal both felt that my condition could be treated with speech therapy, and would not require surgery. The doctor confirmed that on Wednesday, and so I begin my latest adventure tomorrow (Friday) morning.
Another case of coincidences or God letting me know He is still in the middle of everything......Chantal asked me the history of my injury and subsequent surgeries. As I related my now infamous story, she said "Wait! I know about you. Surely there can't be two of you in San Antonio!" When I was inpatient at Reeves, her sister Nicole was the case worker / advocate for me. We always went back to see her every chance we got. Now, I will be receiving speech therapy from her sister, Chantal.
When I woke up Monday morning listening to K-LOVE radio, a particular song caught my attention:
God is watching over you - as always
You are loved whatever you go through-
He's right beside you.....
You are loved whatever you go through-
He's right beside you.....
He has proved Himself faithful one more time.
Lynne
Lynne
