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This girl came in, wrote out her slip, and handed it to the sandwich people. Sometimes she would need to communicate something she couldn't write, but no one could understand her... then she found me! We figured it all out, and she never went to anyone else for help after that. One day, she came in after a huge fight with her mother and needed someone to call a Cab for her. If I had not known sign language, she might not have been able to get the help that she needed that day.
My son will be dealing with a lot of people through our church, and I want him to be prepared as much as possible to help others. I have found a few things online, but not a lot that are free. Any resources or recommendations for not-so-expensive resources would be great.
Wow... I haven't blogged in ages... Things have been pretty busy. Skits here and there, babysitting, boys, cars, pathfinders, youth groups, basements, and GRADUATING!
It's strange to be homeschooled, especially when you come to that point in your life to kiss highschool goodbye... I don't get a year book for all of my friends to sign... I don't want to march alone with a bunch of people coming just to see me... It seems ridiculous, and I'm a pretty realistic kind of gal... And with everything going on in my life... I don't have the time to have a party, either...
Most people are filled with memories from highschool. The nerds, preps, jocks... Their group of friends... Their favorite teachers... And please don't think I'm pouting and complaining, but I didn't get that...
I'm a very serene person. Nothing seems to phase me. I take things as they come and don't fret about disappointments... And, I don't get very excited about things... especially not visually excited. People generally have to ASK if I'm excited about something.
Another thing that will be keeping me busy is work... I'm heading off to camp again this summer. Last summer I was a part of the kitchen crew, but now there will be a huge change... I'm going to be in charge of a class. Creative Arts - Drama, Sign Language, Arts and Crafts... I'm also in charge of props and costumes for all of the evening programs... Exciting, right? Well, to be honest, I'm filled with mixed emotions. I'm excited, confused, worried, stressed, and even a little scared...
I never have experienced emotion on an extreme level... I rarely show my emotions... Many people think it's unusual. I love and care for everyone... But, to show that emotion on a higher level then a smile and hug when I see them... It just doesn't come very well sometimes... Although, a lot of people aren't as friendly as I am... and unfortunately... people keep falling for me.
That brings me to another problem I've been having... People falling for me. One of my biggest problems is that I tend to send the wrong signals... Something as simple as a smile can seem flirty with me... apparently? It seems crazy sometimes... I'm pretty observant, but every time someone tells me they like me... I'm surprised... because even if I've thought about it, I always tell myself I'm wrong... every time... Why? I don't know... I tend to read people right the first time, second guess myself, and get it all wrong.
Well, I don't want to make this too terribly long. No one really read my last post... It was WAY long. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!! Ciao!
Life is full of unusual things. I, at times, have wondered why I was even born... Why my existence was important.
God has been opening SO many doors for me lately... It's almost unbelieveable. The youth group I attend had been cancelled for the last 3 weeks due to weather... I was so excited, because last night, the weather was fine and we could have a meeting. The topic was that all things are possible with God... That NOTHING is impossible with Him.
Why don't we believe that? Why do we always try to do things by ourselves?
Have you ever tried to make a list of all the impossible things you want to accomplish in life?
I'm not talking about the list that Mandy Moore made on A Walk To Remember - "Spend a year in the Peace Corp, make a medical discovery, be two places at once, experience a miracle, get a tattoo..." No, what I'm really talking about, are the things that are REALLY impossible for us to do... but ARE possible with God.
I swear, if you put flying on your list, I will laugh. Isn't that ALMOST everyone's "impossible" dream? Well, that stopped being "impossible" when the Wright brother's grew up. No, you can put that on your list, I won't laugh... Seriously, you can put "Get a fancy car." But, can't YOU do that yourself? I mean, go to college, and get a nice job... It may take some major work on your part, but think about it... YOU can do that if that's what you want.
For me, my dream job would be travling the world with a sign language/drama team. That to me would be the MOST PERFECT JOB EVER! I love traveling, I love sign language, and I love drama... But can I accomplish that on my own? Well, yes... I probably could... But personally, I wouldn't want to. I would want God to have a part in that... The question for me is - Is that where God wants me? Currently I am doing almost everthing I love, and those doors I was talking about - they are leading to even more things I enjoy doing. I'm traveling, signing, and doing drama on a fairly regular basis... I'm performing in signing or drama at least once a week for the next 5 weeks, and I performed only a few days ago... For now, what more could I ask for? I can even clap on beat with music now... God is giving me something that some may have thought impossible...(Especially the whole beat thing with me...) I'm giving all my talenst to Him... and He has blessed me.
Now you may be thinking this is a lot of random imcomplete thoughts.. But it's a blog... I mean... What is the percentage of blogs that REALLY make sense, eh? If you ask me to talk about guys or more specifically relationships, you may be surprised at how much randomness would come out of my mouth - er... hands. That is something that DEFINATELY is in the "Leave it in God's hands" question box.
Anyway... What would happen if I was in an accident where I lost my hands, voice and/or hearing? It would prevent me from doing what I love... Even losing my eyesights could inhibit my abilities... But I continue to trust in God, and if such a horrible incident were to occur, I know that God would show me another way to praise Him... So before my thoughts become too farfetched and random... I think I'll end this blog with a question... What kind of things could possibly prevent you from completeling those "impossible" dreams? Will you let those things stop you? Can God REALLY find another way for you to be happy and do what you love and are meant to do? I honestly believe He can.
He will be 4 next month, so I want to make sure to get him something appropriate for his age, too. They specialize in signing for children with disabilities. I am probably going to have to save up for a full course on it, but I think it's worth it for both of us to learn. I know basic signs and it has helped me tremendously with the ministries and jobs that I have been part of over the years. I learned some in grade school when I was in a special extra skills program. God doesn't put desires in our hearts for nothing.
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OK, around May or so last year, I was put in a similar situation... Although, this one is a little more intense...
Of any of those who remember the job I was considering at camp last summer, I'm consider a job at the same place again... Last summer I worked in the kitchen... Yes, it was a good experience, but not something I'd do again... At least not there...
I talked to the camp director yesterday about the possibility of working there again this year... But I would be the Creative Arts director... Which means that I would be teaching Drama, Sign Language, and crafts... As well as being in charge of costumes and props for all of the programs for the summer. So, I'd have to keep the costumes shack organized and clean...
Well, on the other side of that decision is campmeeting, my sister's baby coming(In July), the summer youth program(which I could possibly be helping with, rather than attending... Since I'm no longer considered a "kid"). Annual Six Flags trip... and anything else I might miss not being here at home...
So what do ya'll think? The director has thought about a way to use my talents... I'm sure I've mentioned in previous posts my love for sign language and drama... Perhaps even my interest in arts and crafts... Feedback is much appreciated... I have to make my decision by tomorrow morning or he said he'll find someone older for the position, because he doesn't want just any young adult in there...
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