Category Archives: Family

Happy New Year 2020 ＼(＾O＾)／

Posted on January 1, 2020 by ottawadeafgirl

  The start of 2019 brought much heartache 💔…. I received news at the beginning of January of the sudden death of  my dearest and  beloved friend Said.  Months later my lovely George crossed the rainbow bridge after a long … Continue reading →

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Depression and Hearing Loss

Posted on January 30, 2019 by ottawadeafgirl

It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! It’s okay to not be okay! If you or someone you know needs help, reach out! #BellLetsTalk  #endthestigma It was first discovered I had significant hearing loss after my Leadership course in 1990 (Now called DLP … Continue reading →

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My blog turns 5 today!

Posted on October 30, 2018 by ottawadeafgirl

5 years ago I launched my blog. My original thoughts behind this blog would be to help people understand my deafness and perhaps, a little deafness education. (see #5) As I  was reflecting this morning on what to write, I … Continue reading →

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Walker – Reflections on death

Posted on October 27, 2018 by ottawadeafgirl

It has been one year since you crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. It was difficult during the first little while. I kept seeing you everywhere, almost like your … Continue reading →

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Goodbye buddy!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by ottawadeafgirl

Walker 20 March 2002 – 27 October 2017 Today I said good-bye to my very best buddy. Walker and I have been together since September 27, 2003. For those who don’t know, Walker was my Hearing Ear dog (retired) from … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ottawadeafgirl

There is no place like home! Home can mean many things but is certainly not limited to a physical location. Home is where you spend time with those you love and cherish…Home is family.  To me,  Home is also where … Continue reading →

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