In a cohesive effort to encourage the deaf community put aside differences, and work together towards greater unity, Deaf Pundit and Mishka Zena have suggested we each list our personal accomplishments and contributions that we have made to the deaf community. They begin by having us ask ourselves:
“…not what your Deaf Community can do for you;
ask what you can do for your Deaf Community.”
I, LaRonda Zupp, have worked primarily with and for the deaf community for nearly 28 years. I, LaRonda Zupp, could write a book on ways in which I have contributed to the deaf community. One blog post would certainly not do justice.
I, LaRonda Zupp, could list these many accomplishments, wave my professional curriculum vitae, or flash the diplomas, certificates and deaf community awards that cover my wall of fame.
But none of this really matters. What truly matters is that I, LaRonda Zupp, have loved; Loved and accepted myself as a capable, confident and caring deaf individual; Loved and accepted other deaf people for who they are and who they chose to be.
While it has always been my privledge and practice to be a steward of the deaf community, and while I can certainly appreciate the emphasis towards greater unity that is at the crux of this inspired project, to me, it’s not about how much I have contributed or what I have achieved as a deaf individual or professional. Rather, what’s important is how I choose to lead my life as a human being; more specifically: how much my thoughts, words and actions stem from love.
If we lead our lives in the right way, loving, accepting and valuing self and others, the karma will take care of itself. Love will beget love, and good things will come to ourselves and to those whose paths we cross and lives we touch.
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Left by We are Deaf: One and Many!! | benvess. on January 22nd, 2009
Yup!
It’s not that, but this.
Excellent post.
Left by Candy on January 23rd, 2009
Beautiful blog! I always enjoy your blogs & vlogs as a cheerful moment in the cyberworld. I’ll always remember of your powerful story in series you had kept me hooked to your upcoming series till it was done. I hope you can do something like that again. You’re a truly beautiful soul here in DR & DVTV. Thanks for doing this.
Left by Deafmom3 on January 23rd, 2009
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Left by LS on January 23rd, 2009
hi Laronda…beautiful story!!! thanks so much for being a great friend to all of us & we love you!!! keep it up!!! \ . . / ,
Left by CheryLfromMA on January 23rd, 2009
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Left by Jill Lestina on January 23rd, 2009
Hi LaRonda, JohnABC and I submitted our video comment but it didnt show up. Wonder if you got our video comment? We wanted to thank you for this beautiful post!! \”/_
Left by Jill Lestina on January 24th, 2009
Thank you all for your comments.
Mishka and Ben, thanks for linking me.
Candy, exactly. This is what it’s all about.
Deafmom3, thank you for being one of the readers who stuck with my summer story blog. I believe that’s what won me the Best Blog of the Year award with DeafRead in 2007. I had such a good time with that. Made many friends from readers. I also have loved your family stories too and used your vlogs in my Parenting Classes in the past. You rock!
Jill and John, thanks for checking to see if I got your video comments. I went to my spam folder and there were three! Eeek! I pulled them out before emptying and approved. They are here now. I appreciate your kind words and your smiles. I hope we can meet in person someday soon. You both are my faves!
LS, I loved to see that this blog post was inspiring. That made all the difference. Hugs.
Mel, I remember that post. If you want to revisit, find it here.
http://www.earofmyheart.com/wordpress/2007/06/18/my-top-40-images-of-blogvlog-addiction/
It was fun to do! Good times back then. I miss you. I consider you one of my favorite commenters. I like your outlook on life. I hope we can meet one day too.
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on January 24th, 2009
as quoted: if we lead our lives in the right way, loving, accepting and valuing self and others, the karma will take care of itself. Love will beget love, and good things will come to ourselves and to those whose paths we cross and lives we touch.
LaRonda,
Your blog is a very meaningful and thanks for sharing, you always have ways to inspire us and focus on the good things among our within.. I do believe in Karma, what goes around comes around.. to give not expect receiving is good to your heart.
Bless your heart my friend,
SuzieQ (Canada)
Left by Susan on January 24th, 2009
Thanks SuzieQ. I am dually touched.
~ L
Left by LaRonda on January 24th, 2009