Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Congrats to Tom and thanks for sharing. He certainly has the best grin. Debbie Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not. G.B Shaw --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Congrats to Tom and thanks for sharing. He certainly has the best grin. Debbie Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not. G.B Shaw --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Congrats to Tom and thanks for sharing. He certainly has the best grin. Debbie Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not. G.B Shaw --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 How exciting! What a huge accomplishment!! Congratulations, Tom!! Barbara Mellert wrote: I had to share with you that my son, Tom, who is 13 and deaf and now has a cochlear implant, is a black belt! He tested on Friday, March 3 and did a beautiful job. When he was awarded his belt, I couldn't stop crying! I kept thinking about when he was diagnosed 10 years ago and wondering if he'd be okay and how things would go for him. Wow! He's one of the youngest black belts in our overall school and the youngest in our particular chapter. I'm very proud! Pictures are here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tommy_braintree/album?.dir=/bc07 Tom's in the 3rd, 4th and 34th picture (the one entitled Master Lee Gup Poomse 6). He's wearing a headband to keep his implant processor on! The first two are of Tom testing, the third is the next day (see the happy expression on his fact that testing is over?!). he's sporting his new dobak (uniform) and belt. The reason his belt is black and red is that he's under 14. Pretty exciting! Barbara All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 How exciting! What a huge accomplishment!! Congratulations, Tom!! Barbara Mellert wrote: I had to share with you that my son, Tom, who is 13 and deaf and now has a cochlear implant, is a black belt! He tested on Friday, March 3 and did a beautiful job. When he was awarded his belt, I couldn't stop crying! I kept thinking about when he was diagnosed 10 years ago and wondering if he'd be okay and how things would go for him. Wow! He's one of the youngest black belts in our overall school and the youngest in our particular chapter. I'm very proud! Pictures are here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tommy_braintree/album?.dir=/bc07 Tom's in the 3rd, 4th and 34th picture (the one entitled Master Lee Gup Poomse 6). He's wearing a headband to keep his implant processor on! The first two are of Tom testing, the third is the next day (see the happy expression on his fact that testing is over?!). he's sporting his new dobak (uniform) and belt. The reason his belt is black and red is that he's under 14. Pretty exciting! Barbara All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 How exciting! What a huge accomplishment!! Congratulations, Tom!! Barbara Mellert wrote: I had to share with you that my son, Tom, who is 13 and deaf and now has a cochlear implant, is a black belt! He tested on Friday, March 3 and did a beautiful job. When he was awarded his belt, I couldn't stop crying! I kept thinking about when he was diagnosed 10 years ago and wondering if he'd be okay and how things would go for him. Wow! He's one of the youngest black belts in our overall school and the youngest in our particular chapter. I'm very proud! Pictures are here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tommy_braintree/album?.dir=/bc07 Tom's in the 3rd, 4th and 34th picture (the one entitled Master Lee Gup Poomse 6). He's wearing a headband to keep his implant processor on! The first two are of Tom testing, the third is the next day (see the happy expression on his fact that testing is over?!). he's sporting his new dobak (uniform) and belt. The reason his belt is black and red is that he's under 14. Pretty exciting! Barbara All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 He sure is adorable and looks so intense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 He sure is adorable and looks so intense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Congratulations Tom! It's something to be very proud of. Barbara thanks for sharing the pictures. I love being able to put faces on the children we hear about. He's a cutie. Way to Go Tom! Take Care, Colleen Mom to le 7 moderate to severe hearing loss, etc. Mom to 11 Hearing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom getting his black belt. It's here: http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm I think the writer really " got " Tom's cute/funny personality - it was fun! Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Barbara wrote: Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom getting his black belt. It's here: http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm I think the writer really " got " Tom's cute/funny personality - it was fun! Barbara ** Wow - what a great write-up! I loved this - the author did a very nice job. Thanks for sharing! Kris Mom to (7 y.o., Profound/Complete SNL, Left Ear) and Ethan (6 y.o., hearing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Barbara wrote: Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom getting his black belt. It's here: http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm I think the writer really " got " Tom's cute/funny personality - it was fun! Barbara ** Wow - what a great write-up! I loved this - the author did a very nice job. Thanks for sharing! Kris Mom to (7 y.o., Profound/Complete SNL, Left Ear) and Ethan (6 y.o., hearing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 VERY nice story, Barbara -- thank you for sharing it! You must be one proud mom... Stefanie on 4/13/06 9:39 PM, Barbara Mellert at Barbara.T.Mellert@... wrote: > Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom > getting his black belt. It's here: > > http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm > > I think the writer really " got " Tom's cute/funny personality - it was fun! > > Barbara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 VERY nice story, Barbara -- thank you for sharing it! You must be one proud mom... Stefanie on 4/13/06 9:39 PM, Barbara Mellert at Barbara.T.Mellert@... wrote: > Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom > getting his black belt. It's here: > > http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm > > I think the writer really " got " Tom's cute/funny personality - it was fun! > > Barbara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Barbara, what a good story about Tom. I also liked how the CI was described - not brain surgery. I have been seeing the posts about Sam getting his implant, too. I bet you're excited! Both boys are lucky to have you guys. > > Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom > getting his black belt. It's here: > > http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Barbara, what a good story about Tom. I also liked how the CI was described - not brain surgery. I have been seeing the posts about Sam getting his implant, too. I bet you're excited! Both boys are lucky to have you guys. > > Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom > getting his black belt. It's here: > > http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Barbara, what a good story about Tom. I also liked how the CI was described - not brain surgery. I have been seeing the posts about Sam getting his implant, too. I bet you're excited! Both boys are lucky to have you guys. > > Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom > getting his black belt. It's here: > > http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 I just finished the story - that really was well written! And I love the angle that deafness was not a barrier to Tom due to his character. What a great kid! I've left it on the desktop so Maggie can read it later today, no school today. in GA -----Original Message----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 I just finished the story - that really was well written! And I love the angle that deafness was not a barrier to Tom due to his character. What a great kid! I've left it on the desktop so Maggie can read it later today, no school today. in GA -----Original Message----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Great article Barbara! Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom getting his black belt. It's here: http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm I think the writer really " got " Tom's cute/funny personality - it was fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 Great article Barbara! Hi - our local newspaper wrote a really nice article about my son, Tom getting his black belt. It's here: http://www.vnews.com/04132006/3019194.htm I think the writer really " got " Tom's cute/funny personality - it was fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 What a great article. I was picturing Tom's grin as I read the article ... I might have a few people he could " take care of " as well, LOL And I thought was great that they presented the whole family as well. I'm printing it out now for my kids to read. Congrats! -- Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 What a great story Barb! Thanks for sharing it with us. Debbie Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not. G.B Shaw --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 What a great story Barb! Thanks for sharing it with us. Debbie Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not. G.B Shaw --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 What a great story Barb! Thanks for sharing it with us. Debbie Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not. G.B Shaw --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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