At the age of 19, I took a job at a state school for the deaf and the blind.  While working there, I learned sign language. Fast forward to now, I’m still using this language and sharing my knowledge through teaching ASL to interested students. There are occasions where I am asked to interpret for a deaf person, but more commonly now, I am asked to sign a song that is being sung. Signing songs, in my opinion, is beautiful as you get to “flow” to the music through signs. Recently, I signed a song for a concert chorus.  After the concert, a gentleman approached me and said, “I could not take my eyes off your signing. For some reason, I tried to immerse myself in your movements, as if I was deaf. Something happened.  I think there was a spiritual moment for me, as you signed Sweet Silent Night. I cried.  Thank you for sharing your gift.”

Wow! I was so moved by his comments. My heart was touched. I will share with you, I experience the Holy Spirit each time I sign a song. I feel God through my arms, hands and expressions. Sometimes, I, too, find tears welling up in my eyes. God loves us unconditionally and moves within each of His children. All of us! Seek Him. He is there with you, as close as your breath. However, you “feel” him, through whatever language you use and understand, trust His love, a gift you can treasure. Jesus loves me and you too! Matthew 28:20 ” I am with you always, even unto the end of the earth.”

Jill