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What is Gone May Bloom Again

When my parents built their new house on Christie Lake 20 years ago, my mom discovered a peony plant coming up out of the blue between two newly planted bushes. To her surprise, she discovered it was the same peonies … Continue reading → Read...

Published Fri, Jun 07 2013 6:31 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, Peonies, starting over, transplanting, new growth, trying again, flowers

Unwrapping Your Passion, The Iron Jen Radio Show

Early this morning, I shared one of my favorite topics, “Unwrapping Your Passion” on the Iron Jen Radio Show with Jen McDonough. The show was captioned live, enabling deaf and hard of hearing people to join in. Jen and I … Continue reading...

Published Tue, May 28 2013 7:08 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: It's All About Me, Inspirational Stuff, barefooting, karen putz, dave ramsey, your dream life, jen mcdonough, radio show, the iron jen, captioned radio show, unwrapping your passion

A Test of Patience

Last night, before heading to bed, I checked my flight schedule for Florida. “The plane leaves at 7:25,” I told Joe. I sank into bed early knowing that I’d have to get up at four a.m. to get ready. A … Continue reading →...

Published Sat, May 25 2013 6:45 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, florida, keith st. onge, speaking, Patience, Florida school for the deaf, slow drivers

Meeting Joel Osteen

One week ago, I was sitting at the table with my brother and sister-in-law talking about their upcoming move to Houston. Just weeks before, they were scheduled to move when Dennis had a heart attack and landed in the hospital. … Continue reading...

Published Tue, May 14 2013 1:34 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: People You Should Know, Lakewood church, Joel Osteen

You are Phenomenal and You Were Born to Win

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend the “Born to Win” workshop with Tom Ziglar (author of Born to Win with his father, Zig Ziglar) and Howard Partridge (Seven Secrets to a Phenomenal Life). I met both of them … Continue...

Published Sat, May 11 2013 10:45 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: People You Should Know, Tom Ziglar, Howard Partridge

Waking Up and Ending the Day with Gratitude

In the early morning when you wake up, let the first thoughts be ones of gratitude. What are you thankful for? At the end of the day, let the same attitude of gratefulness complete your day. Do this, and you’ll … Continue reading → Read...

Published Tue, Apr 16 2013 5:44 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, joy, being thankful, gratitude, Thankfulness

How Do You Do All That You Do?

Lately, my bio reads like a gal off in too many directions. One week, I’m in Vancouver doing a presentation for Hands & Voices. Then I’m off in another direction doing a workshop for parents of deaf and hard of … Continue reading...

Published Sun, Mar 24 2013 10:13 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, passion, doing more, doing what you love to do, dan miller, passionate life, kix brooks, sutton parks

2013 Deaf Academic Bowl

For two exhausting/exhilarating days, the Hinsdale South Team answered question after question during the 2013 Deaf Academic Bowl competition held at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. The team landed in 5th place among 20 teams. Both of my kids...

Published Wed, Mar 13 2013 4:55 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids, gallaudet, kathy craig, Hinsdale south, Deaf academic bowl, jamie nick

Are You Living in Mediocrity… Or With Passion?

Get up. Go to work. Come home. Eat dinner. Watch TV. Repeat. Is this your life? Are you at the point where you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired about life? When you look back five years, do … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 28 2013 9:00 AM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, karen putz, passion, I'm fine thanks movie, waubonsee, living a life of passion

20,000 Days and Counting–Are You Counting Yours?

17,354. That’s how many days I’ve lived so far. I never really thought about that number until I sat down last night to read 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert D. Smith. The book was from Keith St. Onge, who … Continue reading →...

Published Sat, Feb 16 2013 5:51 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, therobertd, 000 days and counting, andy andrews, robert d. smith, 20

Midwest Deaf Academic Bowl Champs

With nine wins and no losses, the Hinsdale South team claimed the Regional title at the 2013 Midwest Academic Bowl held at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Illinois. Both Lauren and Lauren Holtz were selected for the … Continue...

Published Sun, Feb 10 2013 8:54 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Raising Deaf/HH Kids, deaf, gallaudet, academic bowl

Facing a Fear of Alligators

At five o’clock this morning I woke up drenched in sweat. The open jaws of a very large alligator startled me awake. It’s not the first time I’ve had that kind of dream. Here’s how they started: Alligator Dreams You’ll …...

Published Sun, Jan 27 2013 7:07 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: barefooting, florida, dreams, fear, alligator fears, alligator dreams, alligator attacks, scared, lakes

Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 24 2013 1:03 PM by My Site/Blog

Filed under: Uncategorized

Videophone Incompatibility–I’ve Had It!

I think videophones are the greatest invention since dark chocolate peanut butter cups, but today, I’ve had it. I had an interview set up this afternoon for my next book. The person called me using an ntouch by Sorenson. I … Continue reading...

Published Mon, Jan 07 2013 5:15 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: zvrs, videophones, sorenson, video relay, Advocacy efforts, VRS, fcc, incompatibility

Living on Three Words for 2013

Every year, Chris Brogan selects three words to guide him and keep him focused throughout the year. The three words are a “shorthand representation of your bigger story,” Chris explains. Chris shares his three words for 2013 in his post, …...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2013 4:45 PM by A Deaf Mom Shares Her World

Filed under: Inspirational Stuff, joy, passion, imagine, chris brogan, my three words, 2013, inspirational words for 2013

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