It has been 6 months since I last wrote in this blog. During that time I’ve worked hard hunting for a program that fits Rhia’s needs. A program that includes activities, friends, art, excursions into the community and people who speak American Sign...
When Rhia was 3 and began pre-school, she happily took her teacher’s hand and waved to me. “Bye Mama!” She then turned away and tottered off to her new class. I was stunned. Where were the tears? The clinging, wailing, begging me not to go? Everyone...
I helped Rhia pack and then took she and her step-dad to the airport. One of his cousins was getting married, so the whole family was getting together. A big wedding celebration with all the cousins and extended family. Rhia would see her Gran and Gramps and aunts and...
I found Rhia crying in her room. “Sweetie,” I said, taking her in my arms. “What’s wrong?” “I can’t be a princess anymore,” she said. “Of course you’re a princess. Why do you think you’re not?”...
A friend sent me a link to a video called “Are You Deaf Enough, by Jessica Killgren-Fozard, which was posted by Ai-Media. Here is the link to the video: https://www.facebook.com/aimediaAUS/videos/10155585533079220/ In the video, Ms. Kellgren-Fozard talks about...
