Sign or Speak?

Sunday, Sept. 7 – Steve and I are asked to deliver messages for Sacrament Meeting in the Deaf Ward. Whether or not this is going to happen, I am not sure yet.
Did I forget to mention in this blog that we are now officially members of the Salt Lake Deaf 1st Ward? Even though we [...]

Game Night at the Deaf Center

Our latest assignment for my ASL class is to attend “Game Night” at the Deaf Center, and then write a paper about our experiences. Here is mine.
At 5:30 p.m., I arrive at the Deaf Center to find a small group of people in the Lounge who are playing a card game. Since there is no [...]

Watch and Learn

This post is actually in response to Mrs D’s comment on my previous post (thanks Mrs D for getting my mind on the positive side of our challenges.)
Last Sunday was a rare good day in Church for me. You would have to ask Steve how he felt about it, but I believe he enjoyed it. [...]

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 [...]

Learn Sign Language and Deaf Culture

Prior to last Sunday, I decided I needed to get some people in the ward learning about Deaf Culture and Sign Language. After doing a bit of research on the internet, I came up with a list of options that people could choose from and created a handout and sign up sheet. I had not [...]

Signing Teller

Jimmy took me with him to his bank.  I waited away from the line and one of the free tellers called me over.  I told her I am with this guy (Jimmy) thanks.  The teller (named Diane) heard me voice, then signed and asked me if I was Deaf.  I said Yes. Wow, please do [...]

A New Look at the World

Someone on the AllDeaf.com forum posted this video clip:

I have been writing quite a bit lately about the challenges of being deaf. This video clip and a discussion on the forum has reminded me of the great blessing my husband is in my life. I agree with the young man in [...]