Recent content by depsusie

Hi everyone ! My apologies for being absent since 2012. Good Grief .. Times flies when we stay busy. It amazes me how quickly people forget I exist and how those of us in the deaf world have so much doubt that we can have the determination and perseverance to go after the impossible . I...

Congrats, Tiffany ! Enjoy your NEW APPLE I-Pad !!!

Hi FRIENDS ~ Been way too long since I've been here. Tried to come back a few times and encountered some difficulties. Does this mean we are connected via FB , too ? Yes.. Please do include me as an entrant in this I PAD 3 contest. Mucho Gracias, Merci Besucoup , etc. :)

Hi Everyone : It has been awhile since I've visited..only because I am working three jobs which is normal for police officers in Louisiana. Since Katrina we have had to work and do whatever we could to recover our lives, homes and identities. One of my other jobs is working with the Hammond...

Dear Dreama: When some one tells you they are a police officer, the one sure way to find out if they are a fully trained certified officer is to question them. The most important question would be ,'are you POST certified?' Police Officer Standard Training This is a state...

I am sorry Crafty : I didn't realize it was your post I was replying to.... Yes, there are two of us now. I believe it is still very difficult for a deaf person to get into law enforcement. I was hoping all those years ago I could have opened the doors for others. But, I have not seen that...

Best of luck ! Hi Papogator24 ; Yes, there are three of us around the country and one has since left the department. The process will be tough and at times discouraging unless things have changed in the past few years. I encourage you to be persistent and keeping trying no matter how...

Dearest Friends : Just dropping in after along absence to say hi. You all are in my thoughts, heart and prayers. Hope everybody is well ..Been busy as usual and concentrating along with my job as a police officer, I've been laying foundations for my next career -when I retire...

Dave : Where do your Parents live ? In Louisiana ? How severe was the damage to your folk's house ? Are your parents home , yet ? Has the damage been verified and do they have a place to stay ? Just interested in what their needs might be ...

Thanks for prayers ! HiYa Friends : We're exhausted and suffered lots of damage from trees down with no power or amenitities for over a week. But, I'm pretty sure no one in our region suffered loss of life and only a few homes took a bad hit. It was a miracle the Cat 5 heading towards us...

HI Y'all : We're ready ..just finished at the shelters for today. They all are full to capacity. The Special Needs Shelter at SLU still has some openings... The weather's starting to give a little kick. so y'all be safe.... Here's a weather information site for...

Y'all : Oh yeah , I have a laptop with me ..I'll try to keep y'all informed of what's going on in real time. That will only work, if we get any signals from the tower. Last time the towers were all blown down pretty quick.. Here's a good weather site to watch this monster: Tropical Storm...

Hi All : Just wanted to check in and ask for everyone's prayers. We are facing some tough days ahead . Gustav looks like a true meany and there are many souls that will need your prayers throughout the entire Gulf Coast region. I will get back to y'all when this thng clears. Ever...

Dearest Friends : One thing I forgot to say... I want you all to know how much I need you ! I hear the stories of your achievements, animal control officer, explorer, forensics and so many more tales of wonderment of our accomplishments.. YOU inspire me to continue. Any doors of...

MY apologies for not writing..working 4 jobs ! Dearest Friends : No, don't worry I am fine ...just very, very busy. Since Katrina , we have no homes, not too much funds and have to do whatever we can to get settled again. We are waiting for the Louisiana Road Home (FEMA) and for our...