tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post3766080122400735641..comments2023-05-15T01:45:58.082-07:00Comments on We Never Landed In Holland: Foot In Mouthhaddy2dogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034188486446894352noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-68130147894730502352010-03-28T17:15:20.162-07:002010-03-28T17:15:20.162-07:00A friend of a friend directed me to your blog and ...A friend of a friend directed me to your blog and I've found your journey fascinating. I'm an SLP (I mostly do hospital work) and am absolutely amazed at all the work you have gone through for your son. It breaks my heart to hear about that grandma's story. But kudos to you and your family for being so diligent in doing what is the very best for you and your family. <br /><br />My husband's sister is hard of hearing, and although she is very verbal (she didn't learn sign until she went to college), she still misses so much during conversation with family and hearing friends. My husband knows some sign, but I think he's the only one (out of 7 kids). I wonder how different his family would be if they had learned sign when they found out how hard of hearing she was. (It was discovered around 17 months.) <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your journey. It's really good to hear your story. It's one that is worth being told.Shelby and Johnny Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01208116750709128140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-78819707944145860202010-02-16T20:06:10.436-08:002010-02-16T20:06:10.436-08:00I'm glad you didn't hold back. It's ro...I'm glad you didn't hold back. It's rough for that grandchild, but what else could you do for her besides raise her grandmother's expectations and hope that grandmother will act on that somehow?<br /><br />"We Never Landed in Holland" is awesome, by the way. Thank you for writing.Michael Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16026984827260845707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-52578593902194729712010-02-08T19:16:36.010-08:002010-02-08T19:16:36.010-08:00I'm so glad that you share so much with people...I'm so glad that you share so much with people -- never feel bad for doing so. That little spark of possibility might just flourish, becoming action (e.g., the sad might become mad which may become a grandmother pushing a bit more than usual). It's an awesome gift and comes from love.<br /><br />Nothing wrong with that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-39590110374819644962010-02-07T17:10:10.153-08:002010-02-07T17:10:10.153-08:00oh pls dont be sorry u said what u said
i first g...oh pls dont be sorry u said what u said<br /><br />i first got introduced to ur blog when u wrote about Larry Fleischer's support and advocacy on your son's behalf<br /><br />we must ALL invest in Deaf children everywhere <br /><br />so who knows what will become of ur chance encounter with this grandma but it might make the world of difference<br /><br />if u have any contact information - give it one more try - pay it forward <br /><br />and maybe make a wee bit of difference in a young Deaf girl's life and the life of her family<br /><br />re: the cost of ASL classes - if insurance companies can be made to cover hearing aids and CI - they should also cover ASL classes and DVDs<br /><br />much cheaper<br /><br />If you dont have any contact information - we will keep the child and her family in mind together that sooner than later she will be able to understand information and language without her hands tied behind her back<br /><br />u didnt put ur foot in ur mouth - u just put it forward and that step forward can make all the difference<br /><br />gandhi said no matter how insignificant what we do may seem - it is most significant that we do it <br /><br />peace<br /><br />pattiDeaf Cinemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12926229377327147931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-44142790827212271882010-02-07T16:28:38.705-08:002010-02-07T16:28:38.705-08:00Many of us in the Deaf community know of these chi...Many of us in the Deaf community know of these children and likewise feel helpless. We believe we know what is needed and want to offer it right then and there...at 8 the child should be able to tell her parents what she did at school, why she likes/dislikes something, and be able to compare several items. <br /><br />I feel like jumping up and storming the office of that district director, but that would never be allowed. Hopefully her parents do wake up to the options and choices available and are empowered to demand them. Meanwhile, parent groups need to organize and educate these officials.Dianrezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077219189139398901noreply@blogger.com