Arkansas Hands & Voice Christmas Activity

The Arkansas Hands & Voices is a group of parents and professionals who work together to benefit children with hearing loss. For a long time we did not get involved in activities such as these because we weren't sure we belonged. Jaxon's hearing loss is mild to moderate and he does so well we were torn where we fit hearing versus hearing loss which we viewed narrowly at first thinking of more severe hearing loss. So.....we hesitated getting involved. For the past year we have made an effort to participate in the Arkansas Hands & Voices activities and it has been such a blessing.....especially with the rough transition to kindergarten.

The Chapter Coordinator had approached me about doing a Christmas activity mid November. We attempted to plan it but things just were not going well so we decided to scrap the activity. Another area in Arkansas moved planned a Christmas activity. We didn't feel like one area could have an activity and the Conway area not. So we had to plan the event in a very short time. Needless to say there were a few stressful moments in the planning process but the evening turned out to be a success. Some of Shawn's students came to help out with the evening. They were a huge help and were very cute interacting with the kids. There was crafts galore, pictures with Santa, and a good friend from church came and did caricatures! The kids had an amazing time and it is always nice to be around parents who are going through similar adventures!

Once again, I find myself thankful for the experiences Heavenly Father has brought my way!