Deaf Day Research Paper

This past Sunday morning I drove down into Table Rock, S.C. state park. There I joined several other deaf persons who had spent the weekend at the park. I met up with them for their closing note on Sunday morning with a church service by the lake. It was the most beautiful settings, a perfect spring morning. As we all settled down at a picnic area we introduced ourselves to each other. The first person I spoke to that day was a man named Heartstrong. He’s a vibrant character with lots to tell and he express his emotions dramatically with the works of his hands and body. I remember he told us the story of his name which help to explain his character and joyfulness. He was quite a happy face to see in quite an interesting character meet off the bat. The next person I spoke to was the minister or preacher. He came around towards background where I was setting and he asked for my name. I gladly give it to him, and he informed me of his and
his position as a leader. He also said with joy and excitement that a young person who just happen to be hearing came to such a special event. I was thrilled by his excitement, and wonder tive of what his sermon would be. As the morning Percy didn't I'm at another deaf person, a woman. The minister's wife, she came back to where I was sitting because her daughter and granddaughter or at the arts and crafts table. She openly welcomes me here, and informed me of her position as wife. She then explained to me that she had a child and two grandchildren. She pointed them out and I introduce myself to them to. She's a very sweet lady because take the time to introduce herself and the rest of her family to another stranger. This unnecessary action really shows the love and dedication of the deaf community and how they care for one another and respect each other on a far greater value than the herring population does. Shortly after talking to the woman the pre-service activities begun, with an official picture tomorrow the event and the memories made. we all gathered around kneeling and squatting to fit into one frame. Now thinking back there's a lot of people that attended that event probably forty to fifty deaf people and another dozen or so hearing including myself. I believe that's an amazing turn-out considering the odds of living in a rural area of the country. Next they were the song Mrs. Delbert, led the song Jesus Loves Me. A typical song for a normal churchgoer such as myself, a new harmony changed it to be a new song with an old spirit. It was lovely to see and experience a traditional song in a different culture a different language but meaning the same thing symbolic terms. Next was the CERN none of the service, a delightful touch reflecting on the peaceful morning over the lack.
But sadly enough I faded away from the sermon and watch the children nearby. Mostly hearing I expect but some possibly deaf of their own. It was a joy to watch some laughs and run and play and be children. Interesting to watch these children interact with each other in English having a good old time and then run over to the parent who are deaf. The small children quickly turn and start talking to their parents in ASL. Was an incredible sight to see these children transfer language of the flip of a switch, how they have grown up bilingual living and being raised somewhere to me but different and a whole other aspect. This concludes my visit Table Rock Park and the church service I attended there which was quite amazing to experience the factor of its own. The culture of the community is so overwhelming it's like no other organization or group that ever come across: passionate, caring, and devoted
individuals.