My Aqua Case kit arrived at he cabin at the beginning of the week of our vacation. There were so many activities to participate in that I didn’t rush to put it together and hurry into the water. I wanted to read all the instructions, charge the new battery and make sure that I did everything just right. A couple of days passed before I was ready to sit down with the system, put it together and try it out.

We had great weather. The lake was a nice swimming temperature and the kids were doing water activities every day. It was time to get out there and join them. Setting up my stronger left ear with aqua mic and my Naida safely enclosed in the Aqua Case, I clipped it to my swim suit and headed for a kayak. I don’t know why – but I was feeling a little apprehensive about actually swimming and getting my head wet.

After being on the water in a kayak or floating on a blow up chair, I finally found the courage to go all in. Taking a few breast strokes off the sand bar,  I put my head under water and heard the bubbles. I hadn’t heard water like that for a very long time. It was great to have sound while enjoying a favorite family activity.

With the fear of falling into the water removed and being able to hear coaching and instruction from others, I got out on the paddle board and finally mastered it. Last year I didn’t like it, but that had more to do with having to go out in silence.

There is peace in being able to hear the ripples of the water while passing the paddle through it. There is comfort in knowing I will be able to hear oncoming boats. And there is joy in hearing the laughter and giggles of my family swimming in the lake. Thank you Advanced Bionics for developing the Aqua Case.