Profoundly Seth: The hottest accessory of the season is finally here!

The Season's Most Talked-About Accessory: The Profoundly Seth Wristband

You've probably spotted them around and wished you could get your hands on one — they're seriously on trend. Not everyone can carry off this look, though. Yes, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you: it's the limited-edition Profoundly Seth wristband (call it a bracelet if you like — we're not fussy about labels).

Each band carries the words "Let Him Hear!" (taken from Matthew 11:15) on one side, with the website address printed on the other. The color is a cool teal-to-medium-blue aqua that we think looks pretty sharp.

Our model has asked us to note, for the record, that these bracelets are not intended for human consumption — they really don't taste very good. Just look at him. He clearly wishes he'd quit after the third or fourth one. Serious indigestion.

Profoundly Seth teal wristband close-up — The limited-edition wristband up close

Seth resting his head on the arm of a chair — Our little model taking a break

Profoundly Seth bracelet showing the Let Him Hear message — "Let Him Hear!" printed on each band

Aqua wristbands ready to be shared — Bands ready to spread the word

Profoundly Seth wristband detail — A closer look at the design

Teal Profoundly Seth bracelets — The cool teal color

Why These Bracelets Matter

Most of you already know the reason we decided to offer these bracelets. (If you don't, take a look at the "Why I'm writing" links on the left.) Seth was diagnosed with a profound hearing loss shortly after birth and has more recently been diagnosed with Auditory Neuropathy. The only route for him to learn to listen and speak is something called a cochlear implant, which bypasses the faulty signal his brain currently receives and delivers a clear signal so he can learn to listen and speak.

Because of the neuropathy, two implants — one in each ear — are very important for him to hear well. Our insurance covers only a portion of the surgery, and we have an extremely high deductible. Getting the implants by (and ideally before) one year of age gives him a very good chance of catching up to his hearing peers by kindergarten and attending a mainstream school with few, if any, accommodations for his hearing loss. It will give him the chance to be independent and will open many doors for him. We don't have the luxury of waiting, since the surgery generally has less successful outcomes in older children.

After a lot of prayer about how we would make this surgery possible for Seth, an amazing door opened: one of the companies John works with donated all of these bracelets to us so we could hold a fundraiser for Seth. We wanted something where many people could give a little without it becoming a hardship for anyone. An incredible number of people have wanted to help Seth get his chance to hear, so this felt like the perfect solution for everyone. You get bracelets that can spark conversations and spread the word about Seth, his story, and — far more importantly — how God has worked in our lives. Seth gets a fundraiser to move him toward surgery in May.

UPDATE: We are no longer fundraising for Seth. He received his implants in April of 2009. Thank you all for your donations and prayers!

Reader Responses

I must have the bracelet he was eating — it would be one of a kind among the millions who'll be wearing these soon. Love you!

A reader's playful request for the model's very own band.

With a model as amazing as Seth, who could resist? I'd love two — one for me and one for Ron to wear to work so he can spread the word, so Seth can HEAR the word!

Lisa (lisbaer) ordering a pair to share the message.

What a total little sweetheart! I love the photo of him laying his sweet little head on the arm of the chair. Glad to hear the bands are in!

E @ Scottsville sharing a favorite picture.

Could you email me your PayPal account? I'd like to make a donation!

Audrey asking how to contribute.

Did a little post about Seth — so excited the bracelets are here!

Les spreading the news.

They're here! I'd love to start with two, possibly more later. I'll be posting about it shortly, hoping it leads more people to your and Seth's story to pray and contribute toward his ability to hear!

Shanda planning to share the fundraiser.

Those are the cutest pictures!

Laura Marchant on the photos.

Wandered over from MckMama's, loved your NMM's and I want to help. I'll put something on my blog about cute little Seth too — every little bit helps! I want the one with baby slobber on it, though!

Christie offering to help spread the word.

Yes, PayPal account info please — I'd like to purchase a few bracelets.

Momma Bear (Beth) asking how to buy.

Just sent payment for 4 wristbands — so excited for you. Funny that so many are requesting one with Seth's baby drool on it! I'm buying one for my sister, and she also said she wanted "one with some spit on please"! Seth's button is on my blog and I'll be doing a post on him and his fundraiser soon!

Susan sharing her order and plans to post.

I've been very moved by your blog — thank you for sharing your story. I was wondering how much you're trying to raise for the surgery and therapy.

A reader asking about the fundraising goal.

It's the perfect accessory for spring!

4 Lettre Words on the seasonal style.

I'm getting a few for me and the kids and one for my mom. She lost her hearing at age 12 and was profoundly deaf for over 40 years. I'm a CODA and fluent in sign language. Nine years ago, after my father's death, my mother decided she wanted a CI. She has an awesome story I hope she'll add to her new blog so others can read about her journey from deafness to hearing so well that I don't even have to sign anymore — and she's rarely off her cell phone. The CI has really given her a new life. I'll keep Seth in my prayers, and I can't wait to hear about the day you have his CI turned on!

Semi-Organized Mom sharing her mother's cochlear implant story.

Reely Jiggin is my daughter and even more amazing than me — the mother of 5 children, 3 of them Irish dancing. Ten years ago my Irish Tenors inspired me to get a CI so I could hear them sing, and through their music I learned to hear again. Today, I who never heard my own children talk, love listening to my grandchildren's voices. A CI changed my life and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Good luck to Seth on his journey to a whole new world of hearing.

A grandmother reflecting on how a CI transformed her life.

Here's hoping you get all the money you need for this sweet baby! May God truly bless you and your family!

Melissa Lea sending blessings.

I have to have at least two bracelets. God has given you such a sweet little person to care for, and I'd love to be part of the gift of sound — something most of us take for granted. My two bracelets are in honor of my two children, Codie (16) and Caitlyn (10). May God truly bless you and your family.

Lori Traxler ordering in honor of her children.

I would love one too — I don't have PayPal, though.

JoEll asking about payment options.