Comments on: Finding My Inspiration http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/ Strong Enough To Be... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:06:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: beth http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4689 beth Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:09:25 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4689 Rachel, I love this post. What you are afflicted with is "adult onset athleticism." It is the condition of assuming that because you weren't sporty in your younger years, that you cannot be sporty past 20. I'm glad that the people at Athleta are helping you treat it. For everyone else who says, "I've never been an athlete," I challenge you all to reword that to "in the past, I was not an athlete." No one is born an athlete, it comes with training and perseverance and dedication. Let me be the next to chime in with, Rachel, you and your family are inspirations to us all. Rachel, I love this post. What you are afflicted with is “adult onset athleticism.” It is the condition of assuming that because you weren’t sporty in your younger years, that you cannot be sporty past 20. I’m glad that the people at Athleta are helping you treat it.
For everyone else who says, “I’ve never been an athlete,” I challenge you all to reword that to “in the past, I was not an athlete.” No one is born an athlete, it comes with training and perseverance and dedication. Let me be the next to chime in with, Rachel, you and your family are inspirations to us all.

]]> By: Elisha http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4579 Elisha Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:13:13 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4579 Wow Rachel, you completely amaze me and always, in a wonderful way, bring tears to my eyes! My daughter Lucy is almost 3 and weighs 30 lbs. I have never been the "athlete" and struggle with my weight. I think about Lucy all the time and how she is still pushing to learn to walk and how often I am picking her up, moving her around, taking her slippery body out of the tub! No one can tell me when/if Lucy will walk and I need to be strong for her, inside & out. I appreciate your honesty and openness. You completely inspire me (and make me cry! - in a good way!) Wow Rachel, you completely amaze me and always, in a wonderful way, bring tears to my eyes! My daughter Lucy is almost 3 and weighs 30 lbs. I have never been the “athlete” and struggle with my weight. I think about Lucy all the time and how she is still pushing to learn to walk and how often I am picking her up, moving her around, taking her slippery body out of the tub! No one can tell me when/if Lucy will walk and I need to be strong for her, inside & out. I appreciate your honesty and openness. You completely inspire me (and make me cry! – in a good way!)

]]> By: Vickie http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4380 Vickie Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:47:03 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4380 Okay Rachel, the hat is finally in the mail as of today, and it only took me a month to finally get it done, or for my husband to get it done for me. Hope you like it! Okay Rachel, the hat is finally in the mail as of today, and it only took me a month to finally get it done, or for my husband to get it done for me. Hope you like it!

]]> By: Rachel Coleman http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4379 Rachel Coleman Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:39:27 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4379 <strong>Missy</strong>: Athleta also have a great return policy, so if the stuff you order does not work out, you can return it easily! …even if you have worn it. <strong>Stretch Mark Mama</strong>: OK, I too the fonts back to grey. The white was killing me. <strong>Hema</strong>: Thank you. I just try to live my life like I am never “done” there are always more layers to uncover and areas of my self where I can push, play and be surprised. <strong>Heather A.</strong>: There are some fabulous women that they featured this year and like I said my athletic accolades are few and far between but they don’t give medals out for some of the best things I have accomplished… you know? It has been crazy uncovering my physical strengths and discovering just how much a body can do. <strong>S Club Mama</strong>: I bought a beginning marathon book and followed the training. I would take a look at The Galloway Method. I wish I had started there. Also, your first marathon, don’t set a time goal, set a goal to finish. <strong>Amy:</strong> We are registered for The Spudman Triathlon in Idaho! It takes place on July 30. EEEEK! <strong>Kim</strong>: I had to giggle at the “Wonder Woman” comment, because “Super Hero” material I am not. Making a difference in the lives of others makes mere mortals into heroes. But, I did start writing a song called, “Super Mom” about how we all do amazing things for our kids. I will have to debut it here. <strong>Cat</strong>: That’s great that he is learning to read and write. I have been so surprised at what kids have been able to learn from Signing Time… here I was thinking we were just teaching ASL vocabulary. <strong>Elizabeth:</strong> I heard a similar story from another family whose child has Autism, I almost didn’t believe it when they said RIGHT after viewing Signing Time their child started signing. No better words… “What a blessing!” <strong>Nicole</strong>: Just know that I too will be hanging on to the side of the pool gasping very soon! The triathlon that we are doing has a swim, in a river, WITH the current! I CAN swim, but not with my face down and my head turning from side to side. So, I will be taking some lessons as well. Took my first Spin class yesterday morning. I still have only been on my road like once… Oh well! We only live once. Good luck and let me know how it goes. <strong>Stacey:</strong> The pack I am using in the above photo was purchased from BabyHawk www.babyhawk.com they built it custom for us. Contact them directly if your kiddo is not a baby or a toddler. I also received an ErgoBaby carrier this week, compliments of the folks at www.Ergobaby.com I will be letting you all know how that one works for us too. <strong>Jennifer Lavender</strong>: I have been thinking a lot about that lately. We have to remind ourselves of our inspiration. Trying to get “skinny,” never inspired me. But, even today at the gym I was thinking of Lucy as I was working out. I think I am the only one in the gym who is working out and grinning. <strong>Ellen Stumbo:</strong> I have a few friends who did the Couch to 5K Program. It worked great for them. I am going to put together a 5K as a fundraiser for The Signing Time Foundation (in my spare time) Aaron and I are fighting over who gets to carry Lucy in the race. <strong>Sandy:</strong> Sweet <strong>Laura:</strong> Thank you. I share my triumphs (and not so triumphant moments) in hopes of inspiring others to conquer whatever it is they are up against in life. We all have circumstances… don’t let your circumstances have you. <strong>Veronica:</strong> Thanks. I will do my best. <strong>Laura Buzianis: </strong>How about if we come to Maui? It’s been WAY too long. What sponsors do you suggest? (GRINNING) <strong>Carissa:</strong> Your year old said that? Whoa! Priceless! LOLOLOL Seriously, that is classic! Yes, my face and belly are smaller on Baby Signing Time days and pretty much anything shot after 2007. Had to share that with Aaron and we are sitting here cracking up! <strong>Jackile:</strong> Truth be told we eat really clean food. We don’t drive-thru anymore and we refer to MOST fast food as “junk food.” Typically we eat 6 small meals of a protein and carb, plus we had veggies as much as possible. I actually started my weight loss journey with a 9-Day Nutritional Cleanse and I let go of 12 pounds? Fueled by THAT success I felt like I could finally do it. Something really shifted and I was ready to go. Shall I do a blog and show you what we eat? <strong>Rocio:</strong> A lot of it IS nutrition. No soda. Very limited snacks and processed food. We are not just feeding out bodies we are fueling them. I have a protein shake after working out to feed and repair my muscles. What I’ve noticed is once you get the process going, it’s easy to keep going. Now, eating healthy is a habit, not a chore. P.S. SIGNING TIME FAVOR VER is adorable! <strong>Kristi from NC:</strong> Glad you found us! I hope you stick around. <strong>Katie Knudsen:</strong> Sounds like you have plenty of time to get the gear together and figure out what training you want to use. Best of luck on your pregnancy (which is a lot like running a marathon) and you triathlon afterwards. <strong>Chrystal:</strong> Shooting an email now. Are you running? I have been tweeting our Run Club schedule, if you are on www.twitter.com/ST_Rachel Coleman also come to the Signing Time Live Chat on Wednesday nights form 7-9pm MST. A lot of the SLC ½ Marathon runners are there and you can talk about where they are all staying and stuff like that. <strong>Lee King:</strong> So true, we knew it would be a long time before Leah could give us useful feedback on what she could hear with her hearing aids, that’s why we immediately started signing. Her eyes worked perfectly and so did her hands. Signing is SO important. I have been working on a blog about deaf education, but it makes me want to cry every time I think about posting it… Honestly, I am SO happy that we have successfully negotiated the waters of deaf education with Leah. There is hope. There is a lot of world. But, parents of deaf children are the ones who make the difference. You CAN learn the language. You CAN. <strong>Tammee:</strong> Thanks. Missy: Athleta also have a great return policy, so if the stuff you order does not work out, you can return it easily! …even if you have worn it.

Stretch Mark Mama: OK, I too the fonts back to grey. The white was killing me.

Hema: Thank you. I just try to live my life like I am never “done” there are always more layers to uncover and areas of my self where I can push, play and be surprised.

Heather A.: There are some fabulous women that they featured this year and like I said my athletic accolades are few and far between but they don’t give medals out for some of the best things I have accomplished… you know? It has been crazy uncovering my physical strengths and discovering just how much a body can do.

S Club Mama: I bought a beginning marathon book and followed the training. I would take a look at The Galloway Method. I wish I had started there. Also, your first marathon, don’t set a time goal, set a goal to finish.

Amy: We are registered for The Spudman Triathlon in Idaho! It takes place on July 30. EEEEK!

Kim: I had to giggle at the “Wonder Woman” comment, because “Super Hero” material I am not. Making a difference in the lives of others makes mere mortals into heroes. But, I did start writing a song called, “Super Mom” about how we all do amazing things for our kids. I will have to debut it here.

Cat: That’s great that he is learning to read and write. I have been so surprised at what kids have been able to learn from Signing Time… here I was thinking we were just teaching ASL vocabulary.

Elizabeth: I heard a similar story from another family whose child has Autism, I almost didn’t believe it when they said RIGHT after viewing Signing Time their child started signing. No better words… “What a blessing!”

Nicole: Just know that I too will be hanging on to the side of the pool gasping very soon! The triathlon that we are doing has a swim, in a river, WITH the current! I CAN swim, but not with my face down and my head turning from side to side. So, I will be taking some lessons as well. Took my first Spin class yesterday morning. I still have only been on my road like once… Oh well! We only live once. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

Stacey: The pack I am using in the above photo was purchased from BabyHawk www.babyhawk.com they built it custom for us. Contact them directly if your kiddo is not a baby or a toddler. I also received an ErgoBaby carrier this week, compliments of the folks at www.Ergobaby.com I will be letting you all know how that one works for us too.

Jennifer Lavender: I have been thinking a lot about that lately. We have to remind ourselves of our inspiration. Trying to get “skinny,” never inspired me. But, even today at the gym I was thinking of Lucy as I was working out. I think I am the only one in the gym who is working out and grinning.

Ellen Stumbo: I have a few friends who did the Couch to 5K Program. It worked great for them. I am going to put together a 5K as a fundraiser for The Signing Time Foundation (in my spare time) Aaron and I are fighting over who gets to carry Lucy in the race.

Sandy: Sweet

Laura: Thank you. I share my triumphs (and not so triumphant moments) in hopes of inspiring others to conquer whatever it is they are up against in life. We all have circumstances… don’t let your circumstances have you.

Veronica: Thanks. I will do my best.

Laura Buzianis: How about if we come to Maui? It’s been WAY too long. What sponsors do you suggest? (GRINNING)

Carissa: Your year old said that? Whoa! Priceless! LOLOLOL Seriously, that is classic! Yes, my face and belly are smaller on Baby Signing Time days and pretty much anything shot after 2007. Had to share that with Aaron and we are sitting here cracking up!

Jackile: Truth be told we eat really clean food. We don’t drive-thru anymore and we refer to MOST fast food as “junk food.” Typically we eat 6 small meals of a protein and carb, plus we had veggies as much as possible. I actually started my weight loss journey with a 9-Day Nutritional Cleanse and I let go of 12 pounds? Fueled by THAT success I felt like I could finally do it. Something really shifted and I was ready to go. Shall I do a blog and show you what we eat?

Rocio: A lot of it IS nutrition. No soda. Very limited snacks and processed food. We are not just feeding out bodies we are fueling them. I have a protein shake after working out to feed and repair my muscles. What I’ve noticed is once you get the process going, it’s easy to keep going. Now, eating healthy is a habit, not a chore.
P.S. SIGNING TIME FAVOR VER is adorable!

Kristi from NC: Glad you found us! I hope you stick around.

Katie Knudsen: Sounds like you have plenty of time to get the gear together and figure out what training you want to use. Best of luck on your pregnancy (which is a lot like running a marathon) and you triathlon afterwards.

Chrystal: Shooting an email now. Are you running? I have been tweeting our Run Club schedule, if you are on www.twitter.com/ST_Rachel Coleman also come to the Signing Time Live Chat on Wednesday nights form 7-9pm MST. A lot of the SLC ½ Marathon runners are there and you can talk about where they are all staying and stuff like that.

Lee King: So true, we knew it would be a long time before Leah could give us useful feedback on what she could hear with her hearing aids, that’s why we immediately started signing. Her eyes worked perfectly and so did her hands. Signing is SO important. I have been working on a blog about deaf education, but it makes me want to cry every time I think about posting it… Honestly, I am SO happy that we have successfully negotiated the waters of deaf education with Leah. There is hope. There is a lot of world. But, parents of deaf children are the ones who make the difference. You CAN learn the language. You CAN.

Tammee: Thanks.

]]> By: Tammee http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4356 Tammee Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:24:34 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4356 Great story. Don't have time for a long response but you made my eyes misty. Keep up the good work! Great story. Don’t have time for a long response but you made my eyes misty. Keep up the good work!

]]> By: lee king http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4347 lee king Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:16:00 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4347 Rachel, I am profoundly moved by you and your work. In the past 2 months we found out our 15 month old has Auditory Neuropathy. Your story about daughter reads like a mirror to us. We knew something was wrong but didn't know what to do. It took a brain stem test to find out what we thought was true. In Alabama there is only around 10 cases of AN so the information is very limited. As a stay at home dad, I find the pleasure in the silence with my son but cry because we don't know what he can or can't hear . He has hearing aids but at that young age , what does he hear. Like you said about Leah , Carter is above average and healthy in every way but can't hear anything less than an airliner. We got your boxed set for Christmas and haven't stopped watching it. He knows about 5 signs but it slow. It is such an uphill battle for us because I can't imagine learning every sign. We know we are headed toward implants but hope there will be a sign somehow that he can hear, anything. We also start a support group for AN because the information is so limited and parents need more support in their cities. I thank you from my soul for what you do and what you will do. With our son , it feels like the first day after being married and looking toward a long road head. We are happy , but it very scarey. If your ever in Alabama, I would be honored to meet you and hug your neck for what you do. Thank you Lee King Rachel,

I am profoundly moved by you and your work. In the past 2 months we found out our 15 month old has Auditory Neuropathy. Your story about daughter reads like a mirror to us. We knew something was wrong but didn’t know what to do. It took a brain stem test to find out what we thought was true. In Alabama there is only around 10 cases of AN so the information is very limited. As a stay at home dad, I find the pleasure in the silence with my son but cry because we don’t know what he can or can’t hear . He has hearing aids but at that young age , what does he hear.
Like you said about Leah , Carter is above average and healthy in every way but can’t hear anything less than an airliner.
We got your boxed set for Christmas and haven’t stopped watching it. He knows about 5 signs but it slow. It is such an uphill battle for us because I can’t imagine learning every sign. We know we are headed toward implants but hope there will be a sign somehow that he can hear, anything.
We also start a support group for AN because the information is so limited and parents need more support in their cities. I thank you from my soul for what you do and what you will do. With our son , it feels like the first day after being married and looking toward a long road head. We are happy , but it very scarey.
If your ever in Alabama, I would be honored to meet you and hug your neck for what you do.

Thank you
Lee King

]]> By: Chrystal http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4339 Chrystal Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:53:14 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4339 Rachel, ever since you mentioned the SLC 1/2, I've been thinking about it. A lot. I've got some flight coupons just begging to be used. Would you mind shooting me an email so that we can discuss further? Rachel, ever since you mentioned the SLC 1/2, I’ve been thinking about it. A lot.

I’ve got some flight coupons just begging to be used. Would you mind shooting me an email so that we can discuss further?

]]> By: Katie Knudsen http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4304 Katie Knudsen Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:05:41 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4304 I like what you had to say. I was looking up your Signing Time videos because I just learned about them. My children have no hearing impairments thus far, but we wanted to learn anyway. That's when I found your essays. It's refreshing to hear that just a mom can do what you've done. I also want to train for a half-triathlon. We'll see. I won't begin my training for a year and a half yet...cause we're expecting in June. But she's our last and that's why I think I can do it. Thanks for your inspiration. I like what you had to say. I was looking up your Signing Time videos because I just learned about them. My children have no hearing impairments thus far, but we wanted to learn anyway. That’s when I found your essays. It’s refreshing to hear that just a mom can do what you’ve done. I also want to train for a half-triathlon. We’ll see. I won’t begin my training for a year and a half yet…cause we’re expecting in June. But she’s our last and that’s why I think I can do it. Thanks for your inspiration.

]]> By: Kristi from NC http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4303 Kristi from NC Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:05:00 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4303 Thank you for the great article! This is my first time at your blog, I cannot wait to read through it :). Our family loves your Signing TIme products. We have five children, ranging from 16 mos.-13 years. Our ten year old has Down syndrome. Thanks for inspiring me! Thank you for the great article! This is my first time at your blog, I cannot wait to read through it :) . Our family loves your Signing TIme products. We have five children, ranging from 16 mos.-13 years. Our ten year old has Down syndrome. Thanks for inspiring me!

]]> By: Rocio http://www.rachelcoleman.com/2010/02/08/finding-my-inspiration/comment-page-2/#comment-4294 Rocio Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:41:51 +0000 http://www.rachelcoleman.com/?p=2299#comment-4294 ¡Hola Rachel! You inspire me, I really want to get fit. I have never been into the athletic field. I strugle with weight and I'm hoping to lose my extra weight to be healthy for my kids. Since my daughter does not walk I have to carry her everywhere. At home she can crawl but her favorite words are UP FAVOR(please), she wants me to pick her up a lot. I signed up to go to a small gym, they have a couple of exercise machines wish me luck. PS. Another of my daughter's favorite words: SIGNING TIME FAVOR VER(watch). She uses some english and some spanish words ¡Hola Rachel!

You inspire me, I really want to get fit. I have never been into the athletic field. I strugle with weight and I’m hoping to lose my extra weight to be healthy for my kids. Since my daughter does not walk I have to carry her everywhere. At home she can crawl but her favorite words are UP FAVOR(please), she wants me to pick her up a lot. I signed up to go to a small gym, they have a couple of exercise machines wish me luck.

PS. Another of my daughter’s favorite words: SIGNING TIME FAVOR VER(watch). She uses some english and some spanish words

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