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I hope one learnt something about deafness

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From the lens I tried my best Fighting Deafness.

  • WeddingZazzle Jun 30, 2010 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    Another great lens by you. Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • purplelady Apr 14, 2010 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    I learned a lot! Some things I knew and some I did not. Loved your reference to Rod McKeun. He has always been one of my favorites--of my era, you know.
  • Norma_Budden Mar 7, 2010 @ 12:18 am | delete
    A very engaging read...
  • Sylvestermouse Feb 15, 2010 @ 8:19 pm | delete
    Congratulations on the well deserved purple star!
  • Susan52 Feb 13, 2010 @ 9:34 am | delete
    Congratulations on the well-deserved purple star! You always have such a positive message to share.
  • Joan4 Feb 12, 2010 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Congratulations on that beautiful purple star!! Hooray!
  • GrowWear Feb 12, 2010 @ 10:22 am | delete
    Congratulations for your purple star. You teach us a lot about deafness, Spook. Love.
  • KNicholls Feb 3, 2010 @ 4:12 pm | delete
    What an awesome lens. My mother was deaf and also had a cochlear implant later in her life. You brought back some fun memories. Your story about your wife mouthing words and you answering her out loud reminded me of a trick my brother and I used to play on Mom. We did the same thing in restaurants, if only to watch people look when she would answer out loud and appear to be talking to herself. We were kids who were mischievious. I have sprinkled angel dust on this today. I hope you do one about your cochlear implant, would love to read that as well.
  • Sylvestermouse Feb 3, 2010 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Amazing! You are so open and honest! I was so engaged in your story that when I got to the end and saw "Cheers," I was quite distressed to find that I had finished reading the lens.
    Angel Blessed and added to my Squid Angel Mouse Tracks lens
  • prosperity66 Feb 3, 2010 @ 5:14 am | delete
    Yep! Lip reading is definitely worth a blessing!
    Blessed by a SquidAngel
    Dom.
  • KathyMcGraw Feb 3, 2010 @ 1:38 am | delete
    I am glad I found this....very inspiring story, just goes to show that with a will there is a way. Unfortunately not everyone has tolerance for others that they see as different. Right or wrong, it is reality as you have so eloquently relayed. * Blessed* by an Angel :)
  • skiesgreen Oct 15, 2009 @ 2:38 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing this remarkable story with us. It goes to show that where there is a will there is a way. Great story and nicely done., 5* and fav.
  • Oosquid Oct 4, 2009 @ 1:37 am | delete
    You are a man of great courage. Fabulous lens, 5 stars.
  • Sep 26, 2009 @ 11:41 am | delete
    Thank-you for providing such a lovely perspective. We all have our karma's story. I'll lensroll this to karmasstory and am giving it a hearty 5 stars. With love, darcie
  • aj2008 Sep 23, 2009 @ 4:10 am | delete
    The other day I was telling my Hubby about you Spook (dont worry, it was all good) and I told him you are Rhodesian. Hubby said: "Dont you mean Zimbawean?" and I said: "No, Rhodesian!"

    I am very proud of the fact that my girls' Senior (High) School was the very first in this area to set up facilities so that deaf children could be educated alongside their hearing friends. This was over 20 years ago and the school has led the way ever since. Signing is now taught in many Primary Schools.

    Your courage and determination in the face of so many obstacles is inspiring - Squidoo Angel Blessings for you Spook!
  • eccles1 Sep 14, 2009 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    Hello Kevin! keep up the great work
  • GrowWear Aug 13, 2009 @ 11:58 am | delete
    Hiya, Spook. Just dropped in to say hello and to let you know that I appreciate you and all you do at Squidoo.
  • awelldressedbullet Jul 17, 2009 @ 10:51 am | delete
    Kevin, this lens is most deserving of Sharing Hearts Lens Excellence of the Month, congratulations. Such an inspiring story to share, thank you - Kathy
  • sittonbull Apr 28, 2009 @ 5:46 pm | delete
    Hey Spook... Congratulations on this lens winning the Sharing Hearts Lens of the Month award! Well deserved!
  • lollyj Apr 24, 2009 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Excellent lens!! Not only interesting but inspiring. Good job!!
  • spirituality Apr 19, 2009 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • Lindsay Moeletsi Dunn Mar 31, 2009 @ 11:16 am | delete
    I grew up in Clermont Township in Durban and Mangete in Zululand. I became deaf at age 11 from spinal menengitis and went to the Dominican School for the Deaf in Wittebome, Cape Town. Yes! the alma mater of the Honorable Wilma Newhoudt Druchen and Stephen Lombard among others. At Wittebome we were fortunate to have an incredible teacher, Mrs. N. Y Hebbert who was a white hearing teacher. She taught us to value our humanity and always challenged us to be the best we could be. Even when I stood up and lead a group of us in protest at poor education standards at the school in 1976, this incredible white woman never once demeaned us or told us we were wrong. She told us that we had every right to demand what was best for us. She is a South African national treasure as far as I am concerned and she will live on in the memories of many of us who went on to excel in life when we never had any hope of amounting to anything.
  • Stuart Brent Mar 23, 2009 @ 3:14 am | delete
    [inNot only was Spook a good cricket player but an excellent tobacco farmer and very popular member of Norton farming district in Zimbabwe reply to mysticmama]
  • mysticmama Mar 20, 2009 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Amazing story, Welcome to the Sharing Hearts Group, 5*
  • luvmyludwig Jan 27, 2009 @ 12:55 am | delete
    I'm featuring this on the lens about the day my son got his hearing aids along with some of your others. Thank you for writing about your experience.
  • Joan4 Jan 14, 2009 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    Oh, Spook! I am so glad you told your story - it just might make it easier for the next person who walks down that road. I am sad that you faced so many ridiculous people in authority - and thankful you had a loving teacher and fun college days - even if you had to push to get there! I think people's lack of acceptance of someone different from them has more to do with their own embarrassment than anything else. They are embarrassed because they are afraid they will do/say something wrong, and so are either rude or do nothing. The only way this battle will be won is for people like you to tell your story - over and over and over -- until someone gets it! One person at a time! I salute you, my friend Spook! Thank you for your story!
  • EverythingMouse Jan 14, 2009 @ 8:27 am | delete
    What a wonderful and very personal lens. Thank you for sharing your story

    You have been Blessed by a Squid Angel
  • luvmyludwig Jan 13, 2009 @ 11:37 am | delete
    You are an inspiration and when my son gets a little older I plan on letting him read this. I think it will mean more to him if he can read it himself.
  • OhMe Jan 13, 2009 @ 5:14 am | delete
    You signed this "sorry to bore you" and I wanted you to know that you are anything but boring. This is well written and from the heart and tells it like it is. I hate that you are having some hard times and pray that things will turn around soon for you. I admire how you have handled your deafness and think you have a lot to offer this world. Thank you for sharing your story.
  • GrowWear Jan 12, 2009 @ 11:44 pm | delete
    Found your lens through Sittonbull's Tweet. Wonderful lens. I appreciate you!
  • chefkeem Jan 12, 2009 @ 11:34 pm | delete
    A hearty SquidAngel Blessing and my personal blessings to you, Spook. I'm not deaf but I'm very hard of hearing (birth defect). I understand what you're going through, m'friend.
  • sittonbull Jan 12, 2009 @ 10:55 pm | delete
    I'm still running on fumes, but I couldn't stop reading about your dealing with deafness. You hit the nail squarely on the head with the largely intolerant public who smugly think it's funny and that everything can be resolved with a hearing aid. Bah! I get by with one and have tried many. I certainly do not hear what I want to hear as is often implied. I greatly appreciate and admire your story and it is most assuredly a favorite, 5*ed and lensrolled.
  • 0ctavias0fferings Jan 11, 2009 @ 10:12 am | delete
    A blessing on this lens :)
  • LaraineRose Dec 24, 2008 @ 6:00 am | delete
    The deaf have a wonderful community spirit in most areas. They have taught me so much in the years I have associated with them. You are a winner and nobody will keep you down for long. Your story has great appeal to me as an ASL teacher. I'm still learning. All the best to you. 5*s, fan, favorite and lensrolled.
  • NancyOram Oct 30, 2008 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for sharing your personal story. It's a hard thing to do for many people. We all learn so much when we share.
  • aj2008 Sep 29, 2008 @ 7:09 am | delete
    You certainly did not bore me - you inspired me. Thank you
  • Sep 28, 2008 @ 11:18 pm | delete
    There are no words that will count as strong as yours will in this comment. The story is intimate and it touches deep indeed! Keep going strong. Thanks for making one of my lenses a favourite. Thanks for rating! 5*.
    Checkout my blog
    http://hearingaidguide.net/
  • dc64 Sep 2, 2008 @ 11:41 am | delete
    You are stronger than many because you have been through so much, yet still retain your dignity and humanity. 5 stars and a favorite. I wish you a future full of love and happiness.
  • Khalid-Osman Aug 1, 2008 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    There are no words that will count as strong as yours will in this comment. The story is intimate and it touches deep indeed! Keep going strong. Thanks for making one of my lenses a favourite. Thanks for rating! 5*.
  • mulberry Jul 24, 2008 @ 3:45 pm | delete
    A wonderful personal account. My husband's grandmother is deaf. She is one of the most intelligent and witty people I know. She is also 100 years old. What amazes me is that absolutely no one in her family ever learned sign language...it was always up to her to meet her loved ones in their world. (I can fingerspell but not much more)
  • Yslik Jul 24, 2008 @ 4:17 am | delete
    Hi Kevin, thank you for sharing so intimately. You are a great source of inspiration. I will soon share my experience with hearing loss on Squidoo. Yes, deafness is the silent disability. Hopefully affiliate marketing will open new doors for you too. Best regards from a fellow white African!
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  • lisawillard Jul 16, 2008 @ 10:54 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing. 5*!
  • Jul 15, 2008 @ 10:06 pm | delete
    Love reading your story...
  • rms Jul 14, 2008 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing so much about yourself with us!
  • Imogen_Crest Jul 13, 2008 @ 4:20 am | delete
    Great lens to create more awareness. Five stars.
  • clouda9 Jul 8, 2008 @ 11:51 am | delete
    I appreciate you sharing your story, really points out that "It's not how many times you fall down that counts,it's how many times you stand up"! Enjoy your journey here on Squidoo.
  • dtbs Jun 27, 2008 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    interesting lens! thanks for sharing this info! please check mine out at----------------> Kava Kava.
  • Amanda_Blue Jun 11, 2008 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    A difficult but interesting road, Spook, and you have traversed it well so continue along it with courage. What an eye-opening saga. Thank you.
  • Susan52 Jun 7, 2008 @ 7:55 am | delete
    Your biography is very compelling. Here's to you for being honest with your life story and giving the rest of us a whole lot to think about. Welcome to Squidoo!
  • CarlaClayton Jun 2, 2008 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    Hi Spook,
    Thanks for your story. It is incredibly difficult to have this "hidden disability." Thanks for reading my lens and offering help for me with my hearing impaired child.
    Carla
  • badmsm Jun 2, 2008 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    Hope you will find a positive outcome at this turning point. Courage!
  • poddys May 29, 2008 @ 9:24 am | delete
    Nice lens, it's always good to read about someone telling stories from their life.

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Spook

' It's not how many times you fall down that counts, it's how many times you stand up.'
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