Next week I’ll be joining around 20-people to walk from San Francisco to Los Angeles over the course of 30-days.
Why are we doing this?
To raise awareness of American Sign Language and how vital it is to our shared culture.
But Sj, you’re not deaf; why are YOU doing it?
Because I want to. I love language and have always wanted to learn ASL; I even took classes with my dad when I was in high school.
But the real reason? My heart practically leapt out of my chest when I learned about the walk last Fall. My new friend Sharon and I were exploring a few Kaua‘i hikes when I caught the bug, the ASL bug. Be careful, you might catch it too. : )
Sj and Sharon are both walking from SF to LA.
I’ll post when I can; we’ll be in remote areas and most probably will have limited access to electricity and wi-fi.
It’s going to be an amazing experience. I know a l i t t l e sign (yes, I know how to sign “little” : ), but only a little. I’m literally jumping off the cliff of communication and will be flying with my wings of love, hope, and optimism. Yes, I have 3 wings. Only 2 just doesn’t cut it.
Drop me notes when you get a chance. I’d love to hear your stories of deaf friends or family who you adore. Yes, I only want to hear about people you adore. : ) I want to hear your passion . . . no, not the sexual kind, but the kind that pulls at your heart strings. The kind that makes you smile when you’re alone. Hmm, I can hear the chimes already.
Toodle-oo for now!
-Sj
Mahalo for representing Kauai on the Walk for ASL!
With ALOHA,
Larry
Thank for your ALOHA, Larry!
AND for introducing me to Sharon. : )
I feel very honored to be included.
Best to you,
-sj
You go Susan Jane . . . I’m so proud of you!!!!
Thanks so much Tones! xoxxo : )
Hi SJ! A very close friend of mine just found out her adorable 3 month old has hearing loss. Even though he can’t hear very much at all he’s full of smiles. I was telling her about you and about the kids DVDs you were showing Liam and Adam. She has a long road ahead of her and lots of questions but she’s feels very fortunate to have discovered the hearing loss at such a young age. There are so many more resources now than there were 10 years ago. Good luck SJ! Looking forward to reading your updates and hearing all about this adventure. – Michaela x
So great to hear from you Michaela! Thanks for your well wishes. : )
Yes, so many fun ways to learn sign nowadays, so many resources available, and the deaf community is so very supportive of one another. Best wishes to your friend as she discovers how best to assist her 3-month old.
xoxo
-sj