I got this shirt for Jazzie last year. When I saw it, I just thought it was so appropriate for her. However, last year she would not wear it. She thought it was "too embarrassing", because it was too big. This year on the other hand, it fits her nicely and when Jazzie saw it in her closet earlier today, she wanted to wear it.
I talked a little bit to Jazzie about why I thought this shirt was so perfect for her. When I first found out that Jazzie was deaf, I didn't think she would ever talk. Then, after she received her cochlear implants, I wasn't sure how well she was going to talk.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that Jazzie would end up speaking so clearly that people don't even realize she is deaf upon meeting her.
I hope that Jazzie understands how proud I am of her. This shirt may just be a cute/funny shirt to her, but when I see her wearing it I am filled with pride and amazement at how much she has accomplished.
I love it! So perfect!
Posted by: Briana's Mom | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 07:54 PM
what a great shirt, and what an amazing story behind it!
Posted by: Rhonda | Thursday, July 01, 2010 at 08:34 PM
That is a perfect shirt for her! Great find I am happy to hear that she will wear it now.
Posted by: Cora | Thursday, July 01, 2010 at 02:12 PM
I just got goosebumps reading this. Jazzie is amazing in all that she has accomplished in such a short time. Her future is very bright :)
Go Jazzie!
Posted by: Christina | Thursday, July 01, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Awesome! :)
Posted by: Megan | Thursday, July 01, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Perfect!
Jazzie, you are an inspiration to so many of us! Hope you're having a great summer!!
Posted by: Catherine | Thursday, July 01, 2010 at 12:11 AM
What a wonderful "inside joke" that is!! Amazing Jazzie:)
Posted by: Sharie | Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10:07 PM