This is so worth re-printing…. Enjoy ~

THE INVITATION

Oriah Mountain Dreamer

It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for and if
you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing…

Photo by Robert Fornal

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Photo by: Allison Bailey

I recently found this story, a legend passed down through the ages about an old Cherokee grandfather teaching his grandson about life. I thought it was appropriate to share with the deaf community. Certainly gives you “food for thought.” The original story is below the vlog.

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Photo by: Myke Lyons

The story below, written by my cousin, Carolyn Chase, made me fall backwards in my chair, laughing! Carolyn tells me she has often been asked many questions about what it’s like raising three boys under the age of 5. Below is her comic attempt at showing you a day in the life of a mother of three little boys. “If it seems a little chaotic, well, there you have it,” says Carolyn.

I Can Count To Three At Least One-hundred Times A Day
by Carolyn Chase

This morning was no different than the rest. I’m almost comfortable with the sound of children fighting and babies screaming. Almost. As I inched and clawed my way out of bed I mentally recited our morning routine. Change the baby, feed the baby, feed the kids. Cereal might be less messy. Get Jackson dressed for school, get Tyler dressed for the day…

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