Deaf/Hard of Hearing

...from working on an oil pipeline in the 1930's through 50's. No ear protection in those days. Unfortunately his hearing aides were rudimentary. My memories are from the 70's and 80's before the technology got better. His aides would often give feedback, and my grandmother would yell at him to turn them off. It was frustrating for both of them.

I wish they had had better aides in those days. I would love to have had a real conversation with him.

I'm so happy for you that you won't have to have those problems. Congrats!