i was watching oprah today, and it was so interesting. first of all there is a lady who figured out how to tell what an infant needs by the type of sounds they make. where was this info 6 months ago, seriously that would have been so useful for us. they should some clips of babies making those sounds and it was evident that she wasnt just full of crap, she actually has something here. the woman is from australia and has a unique ability to hear things others might not. she has a dvd out and i think it would be worth checking into if you are going to be having a baby soon. or would make a good gift for someone who is.

there was also a young teenager who lost both of his eyes when he was just three years old, because they were cancerous. after his surgery to remove his eyes, he woke up and said "mommy i cant see anymore". i just about burst into tears! but then oprah continued by saying that he then at age seven, figured out that he could hear sounds objects give off by clicking his tongue. it was so neat. he was blind, but you just wouldnt have known it, he was so confident and was able to tell where things were by making certain clicking. so fascinating. he could roller blade, play video games and use the computer... crazy.
i have seen some glass eyes before, but these were so real like. i could barely tell he was blind. they moved and blinked too. it was just inspiring, because this kid should have every reason to feel insecure or less than others, but he has just made the most of his situation and excelled in the art of seeing without eyes. what a special guy.

there were some other good stories on today, but i felt these were worth mentioning. they have more of each story and pictures on her website if you are interested. you should at least check out that little boy, very cool!