When she was just one and a half years old, Sue Thomas lost all her hearing.

But that didn't stop Sue's mother from giving her piano lessons.

Sue could feel the music through her fingers. It was so interesting to feel the music through her fingers.

It was so interesting to feel the vibrations,

different vibrations all over were I playing.

But as a kid, the novelty wore off,

and I would get up and leave and run outside to play football with my brothers

and my mom would get me and drag me back to the piano.

Those moments weren't just about piano. This mom was instilling in her daughter a hope for her future.

She would take my chin and her fingers and tilt my head so I could read the lips and say,

Someday, you're going to thank me for this.

And I thank God friend.

This is the Reviver Hearts Podcast with Nancy Damas Walgemuth, author of

choosing gratitude. For October 1st, 2024, I'm Dana Gresch.

You may have heard of our guest today because of the TV show Sue Thomas FBI.

It's based on Sue's experience reading lips to help capture criminals. She really did do that.

But we're going to hear the real story and you won't want to miss this moving account of God's

grace overcoming many obstacles.

Sue visited our studio a few years ago

to talk with Nancy.

Now Sue Thomas has since passed away

and is with the Lord now, but her story is still so powerful. During the interview, keep in mind, Sue was reading

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