Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
Helen Keller
US blind & deaf educator (1880 - 1968)
The story of Helen Keller as a child touched my heart. Although I may only lost my hearing, I am utterly terrifying of know what it may be like to have no hearing and sighting. Helen Keller showed me that regardless of the obstacles, there is always a way to overcome.
Oddly, I feel slightly connected to Helen Keller, because medical professionals told my parents that I could have been deaf and blind. As an infant, I was very ill with measles and a very high fever. I am fortunate to only lost my hearing. Still, medical professionals worry about my future. They continue to think I might end up being blind by the scars that measles marked in my eyes.
If Helen Keller achieved so much, why not anyone else?
Helen keller was a truly amazing woman. It sounds like you are too. I agree with your last question. If she could acheive all the things she did then anyone can!
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissy,
ReplyDeleteYour story is quite amazing. I have loved ASL. I taught myself quite a bit, but have always wanted to take a class, to become an interpreter.
Thank you for sharing.
Kali