Grandpa's Hearing Center Mishap

As some people get older, they tend to need more help with everyday activities. Many of the natural abilities they once possessed when they were younger begin to dissipate. So, they decide to get the help necessary to function more comfortably in society with the onset of their new reality.

There are also those, however, who are in denial and don't want to make the necessary changes or get the proper help.
For example, picture a man named Roy, who is getting up in age. For the most part he's been rather healthy and hasn't had to worry about the same medical issues many of his friends have been dealing with. So, when he began having problems, he couldn't believe it. Because of his pride, he wouldn't go to the hearing center for help. He refused to believe he needed their assistance.

Many of his family members began to notice his issue and they quickly brought it to his attention.

"Dad, I think you may need to get your ears checked," said his youngest daughter. "Lately, it seems we have to almost scream just so you can hear us."

"Maybe, he's just ignoring you," chuckled his eldest son. "Yeah, dad but in all seriousness I think you should take her advice and visit a hearing center."

The father shook his head in disagreement.

"There's no way I'm going to one of those places because my ears are just fine," he said. "I'm not that old and I'm in perfect health. So, stop trying to make me feel any other way."

"Dad, we're only trying to help," said his son. "Just think about it, okay? Anyways, I'm about to go ahead and go help your granddaughter find some shoes for graduation next week."

Once both of his children had gone, he sat down to think. He thought about what they'd said and contemplated going to the hearing center. However, his own pride wouldn't let him do it.

Nearly a week had passed and it was the night before his granddaughter's graduation. He set his alarm clock so he'd wake up on time. The next morning, he woke up to the ringing of his alarm and headed to turn it off. He then noticed that the time was two hours after the actual graduation. Realizing the sound wasn't as clear as usual, he hurriedly checked to see if the volume had been turned down. It hadn't. He sat back down on his bed, filled with disappointment, as he realized he'd missed his granddaughter's graduation.

He went to the phone to call and apologize for his actions. As he looked at his phone, he realized he had several voicemail messages and missed calls from family members. Obviously, he wasn't able to clearly hear their calls either.

Saddened and greatly disappointed in himself, he finally gave in and decided he'd be going to the hearing center bright and early the next morning; that is if he could hear the alarm clock.