tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post1958466660554974198..comments2023-10-18T11:21:07.231-04:00Comments on What I Should Have Said: My mother probably should have named me HelenBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06999741671175495307noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-4376336317584864562009-10-10T16:50:41.064-04:002009-10-10T16:50:41.064-04:00The only fairness I see is that we who need readin...The only fairness I see is that we who need reading glasses; ie bifocals, are still alive to get to enjoy that little bit of discomfort. Actually, it's better than trying to extend my arms into the next county to be able to read my book or a paper!<br />Touching story you give... it warms my heart... I had no idea. Seems all this gave you a wonderful ability to write with humor!Cheryl Catohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294358830518520566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-81238247540165601732009-10-09T19:21:31.412-04:002009-10-09T19:21:31.412-04:00Oh, wow thanks for sharing that! I know of a fami...Oh, wow thanks for sharing that! I know of a family where all the kids are hearing impaired and they all have hearing aids. Your story just shows that you don't have to let your limitations keep you from doing what you want to do in life. Great post!H.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10555156176113515138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-70248481611912200502009-10-08T21:01:49.893-04:002009-10-08T21:01:49.893-04:00I took forever to get my R sound correct - rabbit ...I took forever to get my R sound correct - rabbit or wabbit. Both sound good to me!! I have figured it out, but I still have trouble hearing the differences in some words. I don't know what my problem is!!<br /><br />Interesting that you needed the teacher to be turned to you when they spoke. I love using the overhead to keep an eye on the kids. One room has a new fancy smartboard which keeps my back turned a lot while I talk and write on the board.... <br /><br />might be better to just use the old overhead for the kids.Hit 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/18043350255090631652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-54482985285616526462009-10-08T19:25:48.796-04:002009-10-08T19:25:48.796-04:00At this point in my life, not hearing some of the ...At this point in my life, not hearing some of the stupid shit that people say might be a blessing :) You showed a lot of strength overcoming your hearing issues!Kandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06318145946647028559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-78193371854183204692009-10-08T14:05:07.632-04:002009-10-08T14:05:07.632-04:00You are my hero! My nickname in grade school was ...You are my hero! My nickname in grade school was "Elton Dawn" because my mom bought me these ridiculous Elton John style frames. Oh, the horror! Then I developed much earlier than the other girls in my class and earned the nickname "Dolly Parsons"....ugh....<br /><br />Love this post!Dawn Parsons Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889046641523000211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-21371569091573997442009-10-08T12:46:51.293-04:002009-10-08T12:46:51.293-04:00it's amazing that some things we despised as c...it's amazing that some things we despised as children turned out to be a gift. Wonder where you'd be without your struggles. Certainly not a runnin' sassy principal!!!Optimistic Pessimisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629722877426063916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-75208802596508446142009-10-08T10:45:47.005-04:002009-10-08T10:45:47.005-04:00Oh yes, all those childhood struggles turn us into...Oh yes, all those childhood struggles turn us into confident, sensitive adults which is one of the many reasons you're such a fabulous educator today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813508472498593787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-13754549692173088902009-10-07T18:52:48.168-04:002009-10-07T18:52:48.168-04:00To All - Thanks for all the sweet comments. You g...To All - Thanks for all the sweet comments. You guys are an inspiration!<br /><br />Cristin - I would LOVE to meet Graham! I don't know much sign language - but I would love to learn what Graham knows. My sister once met a student who taught her the sign for bullshit. It is still my favorite sign.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999741671175495307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-21128836216255031322009-10-07T16:20:18.875-04:002009-10-07T16:20:18.875-04:00Thanks. Your blog is nice. I just found it throug...Thanks. Your blog is nice. I just found it through someone other blog.Rebeccahttp://www.peatot.com/profile.php?username=rebeccatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-49771866261768229492009-10-07T14:36:05.473-04:002009-10-07T14:36:05.473-04:00Thanks for this. You totally wrote it for me righ...Thanks for this. You totally wrote it for me right? Thought so.<br /><br />So when can Graham meet you? Do you know any sign? Ok if you don't he'll teach you.Cristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278630444931205359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-68376901917379374302009-10-07T13:13:04.315-04:002009-10-07T13:13:04.315-04:00awwww...i guess what doesn't "kill" ...awwww...i guess what doesn't "kill" us makes us stronger really applies here. You rock!!!*krystyn*https://www.blogger.com/profile/08611182339906918223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-51113194025291254822009-10-07T12:09:30.430-04:002009-10-07T12:09:30.430-04:00p.s., you'll note from my picture that despite...p.s., you'll note from my picture that despite wearing glasses for more than 30 years now, I still don't like to be photographed while wearing mine. There are some things we just don't seem to get past, eh?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278124618377552168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-18841976334426078972009-10-07T12:07:37.266-04:002009-10-07T12:07:37.266-04:00Poignant post, she said, after sliding her trifoca...Poignant post, she said, after sliding her trifocals into the sweet spot so she could read it!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278124618377552168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-89771680493065114672009-10-07T09:20:15.826-04:002009-10-07T09:20:15.826-04:00From what I've read about your meetings with p...From what I've read about your meetings with parents, being able to not hear might not be such a bad thing.<br /><br />Touching post. I have zero nostalgia for my school days.Christine Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783180729146518061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-64577689010090005252009-10-07T08:59:20.264-04:002009-10-07T08:59:20.264-04:00I knew you were special....
xoI knew you were special....<br />xo♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-64960634329644323482009-10-07T08:20:13.553-04:002009-10-07T08:20:13.553-04:00I have known so many people who went the Lasik way...I have known so many people who went the Lasik way and all have been successful. I chose not to for reasons of my own. I have bifocals but only wear them for watching a movie across the room at home and they aren't large enough area for me to read through the bottom part. So I have a pair of glasses for distance for driving and a pair for reading. Works for me. I too wore contact most of my life but about three years ago I stopped wearing contacts and started experimenting with what made me most comfortable wearing glasses. Best of luck to you. Sounds like you have always been a survivor.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-49235240470618070092009-10-07T07:08:31.571-04:002009-10-07T07:08:31.571-04:00LASIK!!! Saved me.
You have really overcome som...LASIK!!! Saved me. <br /><br />You have really overcome some challenges.JennyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594526663480442855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-6883256592251736382009-10-07T06:45:51.742-04:002009-10-07T06:45:51.742-04:00I'd trade my progressive bifocals in for conta...I'd trade my progressive bifocals in for contacts, but I'm afraid I'm too damn squeamish to put something ON my eyeball. *shudder*<br /><br />I always knew you were special, hon.Janhttp://www.janssushibar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-31043815122616137322009-10-07T06:11:55.815-04:002009-10-07T06:11:55.815-04:00I hear ya. I can't even see the E on that stup...I hear ya. I can't even see the E on that stupid eye chart....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-28672487102067099382009-10-07T05:52:05.157-04:002009-10-07T05:52:05.157-04:00Messed up kids make the best educators... ;-)
Als...Messed up kids make the best educators... ;-)<br /><br />Also, got my progressive glasses about 6 mos ago, and totally ditched contacts. I love being able to see everything.cheatymoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328903955238115971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-4329560818475348562009-10-07T01:48:51.392-04:002009-10-07T01:48:51.392-04:00I would never go back to the days of standing out ...I would never go back to the days of standing out as a child! Ugh! I am afraid I will soon be needing bifocals too. My doc assures me it happens to all of us sooner or later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-62541195786419530902009-10-07T01:04:37.735-04:002009-10-07T01:04:37.735-04:00Did you forget the number one rule of life? Somet...Did you forget the number one rule of life? Sometimes it just isn't fair...<br /><br />That being said. Your past is what has molded you into who you are now. And this my friend, is why you were such a great teacher and now an amazing administrator. Experience is often a hard but good teacher. <br /><br />I should know. I may have not needed hearing aids or glasses, but I sure needed help in school. I was the poor teachers kid who was "in the gray". I didn't quilify until it was almost to late. <br /><br />I believe I read something a long time ago about gaining strength, courage and confidence from every experience of your life. It really is true. I am where I am today because of the struggles in my youth. <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing a piece of your past. It really was a great post.sun loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08177142568167014934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-12579710971553209392009-10-07T00:55:06.253-04:002009-10-07T00:55:06.253-04:00Very touching, Beth, thanks for sharing. I'm ...Very touching, Beth, thanks for sharing. I'm sure it's made you a much better educator.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794712479594188124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-14316856127472737912009-10-07T00:06:02.547-04:002009-10-07T00:06:02.547-04:00This post has special meaning to us over at my blo...This post has special meaning to us over at my bloghouse. I call my kids Helen every time they are dumbasses and don't listen. My mother thinks I am cruelChiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666221134973458983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925661918941360037.post-71426481545759855282009-10-06T23:12:33.458-04:002009-10-06T23:12:33.458-04:00Ah Beth this was so sweet and so honest. My heari...Ah Beth this was so sweet and so honest. My hearing is going... My eyes too... Overuse and age...Pseudohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.com