2022 Update on Amanda's Hearing
First, a quick recap from 2021: We’ve waited a few years to share this news, but we’d like to do so now. We think it will help explain some of our goals in the coming days.
Around the time I (Ben) was being treated for voice loss in 2015, Amanda was also tested for distortions in her hearing. She described it as having the volume turned up too high and the speaker fuzzing. The results came back that she has a genetic condition that is causing her hearing to deteriorate in both ears over time. There is little to nothing that can be done.
2022 Update
She hears distortions most of the time as we sing now, and last year I wanted to make some changes to help her continue to play her vital role in our music ministry. Here is an update to those plans.
Adjustment #1 - Adjusting Live Sound
We wanted to adjust the positioning of the live speakers so that she wouldn't have to stand directly in front of the speaker. We've been able to do that quite a bit over the last year, and it has helped. We received a generous donation that enabled us to get a second BOSE tower that we've used to widen the soundstage. We've seen and improvement as we had hoped.
Adjustment #2 - Finding a House and Property
This was a goal in case we have to travel less going forward. We have not been able to purchase our own home or property yet, so we are content with our rental situation for now. We are grateful for a good-sized house that provides what we need at this time. Hopefully, we will be able to own our own home and property at some point in the near future.
2022 is the last year for the large family.
Although Miles stopped traveling already, it still feels like a large family with 5 of us still touring. After our Christmas concerts, Elena and Daren will be moving on to the next stages of their lives and will not be traveling anymore. This will take us down to a trio. I'm sure there will be adjustments to our music once this year is done. We will see what additional changes we can make to make the best of the situation. Thank you for your prayers for our family!
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I wanted to praise the Lord for the ministry He has given you and your family.
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We love your long Pilgrims Song. It is more than beautiful! I write Christian poems and send them to Prisons This Savior Jesus
We won’t live forever.
Where will you go from here?
It’s Hell or Heaven, look around you!
Is there a Savior near?
Yes, this God in Heaven is with you.
The Holy Spirit too.
Not only that dear friend,
God sent his son to you.
Because of all our earthly sin,
Forgiveness we need to have.
This Savior, Jesus, died for us,
He is our hope, in this be glad.
If you repent of all your sin,
With Christ death upon the Cross.
His suffering and resurrection,
You’re made brand new; it was his cost.
So, when you die, no fear you’ll have.
You’ll be with your Savior now.
This Heaven, Oh so beautiful. Free at last.
Such happiness you’ve found.
and Jails. God’s Blessings on all you sing and do for Christ Jesus. In Christ, Helen Copenhaver
P.S. Ben, PLEASE fully recover, don’t push it, be good to yourself and heal completely.
Hmmm…my email address is “not approved for posting comments” but I hope you get this anyway. The Lord bless you and yours.
Ben and Amanda, you and your family have and continues to be an encouragement even as you share your earthly struggles. The Lord has gifted you to lift people up to Jesus through the music you work hard to share. I enjoy listening to you all minister. Now, perhaps others may be willing to travel with you? The Lord bless and use your children!
Love and prayers, Grace