Monday, April 20, 2009

Unstoppable Rachel


Rachel Chaikof's blog is soulfood. Her neverending coverage of children living the cochlear implant experience blows me away- remaining true to her hurricane reputation. The woman rocks, she is now an official journalist! Check this out: a Deaf woman with bilateral cis interviewing a Deaf little girl with bilateral cis! Introducing...Megan...and Rachel:

6 comments:

VBnBama said...

they're both adorable!

Harvey House said...

Hi Everyone! This is Megan's mom posting this message. I did not know this video existed until Rachel & Val told me about it. Megan never mentioned it. We live in Florida, about 7 miles from the beach, but we also live near the St. Johns River. Kids say the craziest things. I don't know where the "shark attack" comment came from but all I can say is "DRAMA". Megan is all about drama & of course, we are trying to change that. But how is anyone to be a typical 8-year-old these days with Hannah Montana everywhere? Yes, we love Hannah Montana and I do mean all of us. Rachel is truly remarkable & if you don't know her now, you will in the future. I always tease her & tell her to remember me when she is walking down the red carpet. Thanks Rachel for creating the video. I will look back on this in 5 years & wonder where did my little girl go.

~Megan's Mom

MKChaikof said...

Brandy,

I'm wondering where my little girl went! I turned around, and she was 22... but I'm very proud of who she's become.

Megan is wonderful.

Melissa

Li-Li's Mom said...

Holy cow, that was amazing, and I am astounded that they were able to conduct the interview in such a chaotic, noisy environment, too.

Both young ladies are SUCH an inspiration, it was a pleasure to listen to both of them and to see little Megan! Ah Melissa, that wonderful strong woman you raised will always be your little girl!

Rachel @ Cochlear Implant Online said...

Hey Jodi! Thank you for posting the video. BEWARE! I have more coming!

Good to see you here, Brandy! I LOVE your kids! If you ever need a babysitter for the weekend while you and your husband take a weekend vacation, please call me!

Thank you for your comments, Val and Li-Li's mom.

Unknown said...

Hi Brandy and everyone...
I'm wiped, working on a neverending translation. Brandy, Megan is a star...obviously. You've done such a good job raising her, she's beautiful.
Li-Li's mom- I was amazed by the background noise, as well- I'm glad you pointed that out- I forgot *smile*
Hugs to all- Love you guyz,
Jodi