Even with all this devastation, we know that we are blessed because we got out with our lives, ... Even though we lost everything else, we still have our voices.

Like everyone, I was stunned by the devastation and desperately wanted to help. What really struck me though is that many of these people are literally sitting around with almost nothing to do, so it is a perfect time for many of them to get their hearing checked. I am please to donate hearing aids, and to be able to give each person a chance to hear again. Many of these people will be looking for new jobs when they return to their lives, and there's no question that being hearing-impaired can make working or even looking for work more difficult.

One can only hope when one door closes a new door has greater value going forward in the future

Anne had a great start in the 500 free and she swam hard throughout the race.

Even though we lost everything else, we still have our voices,

Hopefully, we'll get some gigs soon. We do corporate dates. Private parties. Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries. A lot of casinos.