sense of smell

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You asked about any other problems related to smell.....just

inconveniences I guess. For example, my husband and I were out one

evening and asked that " make dinner " for our 12 year old. He

successfully made grilled cheese sandwiches for the two of them.

Unfortunately, he forgot to turn off the stove....the griddle began

to smoke which set off the smoke alarm....Neither of which he was

aware of. Fortunately, Lizzie(our 12 year old) was there to smell

and hear the smoke/alarm and they both rescued the griddle before

damage was done. He misses out on the smell of flowers and freshly

baked cookies, but also misses the smell of a dirty diaper...so there

are trade-offs. Since he has never smelled, he doesn't miss it. The

same is true for his hearing. He has never heard so doesn't know

what he is missing......and really doesn't care. He is proud of his

deafness but to a point. His most favorite activity is being with

extended family who are very good with him. He does wish he could

hear in those situations because he could communicate more fluently.

Right now, it is broken sign language and note writing.

Sally (, 18)