Hope Is An Empowering Word

Having a hearing loss isn't such a terrible situation. There are many alternatives the world offers, so we don't began to feel hopeless. I was walking through my neighborhood and saw a residential home for the Deaf in Arcadia, California.

I strolled up to the front door, and walked into the lobby. A group of Deaf seniors were seated there. They were waiting to be taken on a bus to an outing. One of the older men signed and spoke, saying he was happy to see me. I explained I was happy to see him too.

An employee asked, "May I help you?" I asked for a brochure. She complied by handing me a copy. I thanked the lady, and began to read it upon my return home.

California Home For The Deaf is a non-profit facility owned and managed by the California Association Of The Deaf. Residents are offered activities to enjoy everyday. Some of the outings include visiting local Deaf and Senior Organization Events, as well as get-togethers right at the residence where family and friends may drop by and visit them. They may even invite people to come have lunch with them.

Hope is all around us, when you're able to appreciate all of the benefits. We shouldn't hang our heads low and feel hopeless and helpless. A hearing loss doesn't always have to be a heavy anchor around our necks. We don't need to feel weighed down to keep us from partaking in the joys life brings our way.

Thinking in small ways can cripple us and keep us from the benefits life has to offer. Whenever I feel the urge to venture from my apartment, I embark with a complete new outlook. My abilities are stronger then ever and my emotions are enthralling.

Just this past Thursday, I went to visit two dear friends of mine, Joseph and Carolyn Mayo. They've recently moved to Lancaster, California. We took some time to catch up on each other's lives, as we had not seen each other in several years. I explained about my hearing impairment and my articles at Suite 101. The visit was somewhat short, yet very sweet.

Since we're all on the Internet now, we can keep in touch by E-Mail rather than Snail Mail. I plan to let them know about my other writing successes.

Isolation can keep you out of touch with the world. Don't allow yourself to become a hermit to the point of loss of interest in family, friends, and life in general. Hearing impairment shouldn't make you feel as if you're a prisoner of its whims.

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