Yep, I know it's tough one to me. I'm struggle over my life. I am so easily to be temper myself. I can't control myself and Jesus will be control in me.
Hi Christy - I'm Amber Joy, from VA. We have something in common...well, sort of. My sister has a 90% hearing loss. She knows sign language, however she speaks and reads lips mostly for her communication - unless she wants to say something that she doesn't want anyone else to hear, then she uses signs and we can talk back and forth without most people knowing what we are saying! Probably not the best thing to use it for, eh?
Have you ever been to the Bill Rice Ranch in TN? It is a camp for the deaf (but they have hearing weeks as well). It is such an amazing place. I spent 9 summers there when I was in high school. They have some of the best evangelists in the world at that place. They have a heart for reaching the deaf. The founder's daughter was born deaf and as a result, they felt such a burden to provide somewhere they were able to evangelize to the deaf and share the love of God with them. That was mannnnnnnnnny years ago. As a matter of fact, there is a group from my church there this week. If you have never been, you should really look into it. I think they have fall retreats coming up as well.
At any rate - welcome to the boards! We are glad to have you!