Kallen Can't Hear

It all began in November when Kallen had his kindergarten screening.  He passed his cognitive and eye exams just fine but failed his hearing test.  We retested in January where sadly he failed again.  We were then sent to his pediatrician where she did some further exams and still he failed them all.  Finally we were recommended to an audiologist.  He had his appointment this morning and even though the nurse constantly complimented him on his listening and cognitive skills for his age, he failed again.  We were informed that his ears are so bad that his ear drum looks to be a little pulled as well.  He was diagnosed with extreme conductive hearing loss of both ears.  If it wasn't for his screening we may have never known since he doesn't get ear infections or complain of any ear pain.  Does explain his talking so loudly all the time, some pronunciation issues and a common response of, "What?".  

His surgery is scheduled for Monday, March 7th.  Even though I hate the thought of surgery, it's better than hearing aids.  We have been told it's a very quick and easy procedures with such a small percentage of anything going wrong, but we still ask that you keep him in your prayers that day.  Thanks.