Sometimes it's easy to get wrapped up in the daily grind and take for granted some of the things that we are so lucky to have—such as being able to hear and see the world around us with ease. Not everyone can say the same, though, which is why seeing videos like these will remind you of the transformative power that science can have on our lives.
Just try to have a bad day after watching this, I dare you.
Deaf 14-Year-Old Hears Dad's Voice For The First Time
Maggie is a teenager old who has been deaf since birth. She receives cochlear implants three days after Christmas and is overwhelmed when she hears her dad say her name for the first time.
Baby Piper Sees Parents For First Time After Getting Glasses
Baby Piper has weak eyesight and tries on glasses for the first time. Her reaction when she is able to finally see her parents clearly will brighten anyone’s mood.
Deaf Woman Hears for the First Time
A 40-year-old woman named Joanne has not been able to hear since birth because of a rare medical condition called Usher syndrome. After a life-changing surgery, Joanne is overcome with emotion as she is able to hear for the first time in her life.
Colorblind People See Color For The First Time
Watching a colorful sunset is something we’ve all enjoyed at one time in our lives—but what if you couldn’t? Using special glasses, colorblind people see color for the first time, and it is truly beautiful.
Lachlan's First Hearing Aids
At only 7 weeks old, tiny infant Lachlan doesn’t enjoy getting his first hearing aids. However, once he hears his parents’ voices for the first time, his tears quickly turn into a heart-melting grin.