Hi,
This is very similar (well cut and paste actually) to my "introduce myself" post.
I was born deaf but it turns out it wasn't permanent as I was just all blocked up in the ear-nose-throat department. As such I still find myself lip-reading as I was 6 years old when my tonsils and adenoids were removed and giving my hearing back. (i'm over the hill now at 40) but still love the idea of learning.