Very Touching Story

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So I went to my cousin's wedding last week (I'm the only deaf one in the family) and the night before the wedding we all went out to eat at a restaurant. Normally, I am just minding my own business if I get tired of lip reading and usually feel invisible to everyone else. My mother made the comment, in front of everyone "I wish you could hear half of whats going on in the conversation, its so hilarious!" This statement really put me down and felt she was being very insensitive (but my mom doesn't get deaf culture, she still struggles with how shes supposed to act towards me and most of the time it seems demeaning.) Anyways, my cousin (the bride) overheard what my mom said and stopped talking, turned to look directly at me and told me everything she just said. I think she made it a point to make sure I didn't feel left out and I think she sensed how I was feeling then. Later that night, my cousin asked me if I knew ASL and if I'd like an interpreter for her wedding. I told her its entirely up to her, I figured shes got a zillion other things to stress out about.

Fwd to the wedding day, I'm sitting at a table waiting for the wedding to start. This guy comes up to me and asks me if I'm deaf in ASL. He explains to me that my cousin asked him to be my interpreter for the wedding. Ok I told myself I was not going to cry, but after meeting my cousin's friend who's interpreting everything for me I balled my freaking eyes out! Got up and got a glass of wine after that lol. I wasn't sad I was... touched that my cousin, who I haven't seen in years went out of her way to pull this off last min for me. He signed for the wedding ceremony and toasts. After the toast I thanked my cousin for doing that for me and she said "you deserve to enjoy this just as much as everyone else. I love you" Again, balled my eyes out. It's incredible that my family down south (particularly my cousins) always remembers I'm deaf, while my mom and brothers are having to be constantly reminded.

I'm still touched by it you know? The guy did a beautiful job. It's nice to know even 5 hrs away, I have family that does understand and care. I love them and will always remember that moment I felt just as involved as everyone else.

I had to share that, sorry if its a bit sappy, anyone else has a touching story similar to mine or in a sense? *passes tissues boxes around if needed* lol
 
Well, it is about time your cousin did noticed that you need someone to tell you what is going on in the wedding party. She does not like seeing you being left out. Your cousin seem to understand a lot better than your family members. Congratulation to your cousin for giving you the ASL interpreter for the special wedding. Congratulation to the Bride being married on that day. I really like the story very much. Thank you for sharing it. :D
 
It was a beautiful wedding and felt very magical. The whole time I've been craving ASL communication (even though I'm not strongly fluent, I'm still trying hard to become fluent) and ASL is... way more expressive than English and that's probably what made me cry harder during the wedding. When my other cousin (bride's sister) saw me cry she said "oh no no sweetie come here" hugged me, because she knew it mean SO MUCH that they did that for me.
 
Aww, How sweet is that?! It shows that you are still loved! :hug:
 
That was so sweet of your cousin to do that for you. My niece is getting married next year and if I get invited I doubt I will hear half of what being said as there could be over a 100 people at the wedding. I wish there more people thoughtful people like your cousin.
 
Hi, Just read your story, and yeah, it's very touching! i almost cry, and im not a very emotional person. I am glad you still got some wonderful family members. Keep it up girl. Dont get things let you down very often. :P
 
That was wonderful <3 I teared up.
So nice to have family (other than parents and siblings) who understand your struggle and that she did what she did to assist you for you to enjoy that wonderful magical beautiful wedding :)
 
Thank you for sharing your personal story.
 
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