Unit 1 Lesson 4

Today the Sacrament Meeting speakers were asked to talk about “The benefits of worship through music and how it has benefited me”. Since I am unable to interpret for Steve, our ward members usually write their messages so Steve can read them during the meeting. The messages are about how it is important to listen [...]

Aptitudes and Abilities

I neglected to mention in the previous post about the little argument that occurred during class about whether or not I am a Sign Language interpreter. Perhaps I just needed to think about it more so I could explain it logically and not emotionally.
My inability to interpret for Steve in church was one of things [...]

Unit 1 Lesson 3

I go to Relief Society today and the first thing that is asked is if we are going to have Sign class today since it is Father’s Day, and this person would not be able to come. I had already said that we would to another person who asked me. So I said, “Yes we [...]

LDS Distribution Center, Red Wing Shoes, and Cracker Barrel

I discovered an LDS ASL Interpreter’s Discussion Board on the internet (another prayer answered). Since I have been racking my brain about how to teach the Young Women Theme in sign, I wrote a message and asked how would be the best way to do that. I also asked another question that I will save [...]

The Great Job Hunt Chapter 2

As my planned career in Neon is going nowhere, I decided to try to return to my former trade of woodworking.
My Voc Rehab counselor told me that her office had placed someone at an company in SLC. She called them asked if they were still hiring, they said yes, so my counselor arranged [...]

Unit 1 Lesson 2

Steve and I go to Sacrament Meeting. The opening hymn is Count Your Blessings. Here is the ASL version. “When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed….” I am immediately listening to the words, and my spirit is lifted. It’s good to go to church.
Later, Steve and I head off to teach our Sign class. [...]

Unit 1 Lesson 2 Preparations

After the fun discussion here about my first Sign class, I ask Steve the question about fingerspelling that a couple of people brought up during the class. The question was in regard to whether the fingers should be pointing sideways or forward when signing the letters G, H, P, and Q. He says the fingers [...]

Unit 1 Lesson 1

I place two rows of chairs in a semi-circle. Ten people signed up for the class and ten more show up including children and young adults. Each family gets a book and other materials (not free). Everyone wants to know if Steve is coming. He is not this time but I will try to get [...]