Well....Jamy, Stephen and I had a BLAST working with the Deaflympics the first part of February. It was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. We were able to meet MANY Deaf people from around the world. We learned many signs in many different countries. Okay...the picture on the right is the wrong way....but I couldn't figure out how to turn it! UGH! Anyway....this is Jamy and I with Walter Gretzsky. (For those of us who are clueless....he's Wayne Gretzsky's father - the hockey player). Canada supports any HOCKEY and Walter was a NEAT guy and was signing autographs for anyone. He was proud of the Deaf Canadian Hockey team (although USA beat them and got the gold)...he was still happy and proud of the work they did. We interacted with Walter many times and had a great time getting to know him.
This picture on the right is Jeff Pollock and his wife. They are from Salt Lake City and the wife works with Jamy at the Salt Lake Temple. Jeff is not a member, bu
t supports his wife tremendously! Jeff won two bronze medals for snowboarding and has decided this was his last Deaflympic. He has competed in two prior to Salt Lake. Neat couple and we were happy with his wins! Here Jeff is sporting his two medals at the Closing Ceremony and Farewell Party. We had a blast altogether at the Farewell Party but it was hard to say goodbye to new friends as we will most likely never see them again in this life. But it was still worth the time off and volunteering hours!
t supports his wife tremendously! Jeff won two bronze medals for snowboarding and has decided this was his last Deaflympic. He has competed in two prior to Salt Lake. Neat couple and we were happy with his wins! Here Jeff is sporting his two medals at the Closing Ceremony and Farewell Party. We had a blast altogether at the Farewell Party but it was hard to say goodbye to new friends as we will most likely never see them again in this life. But it was still worth the time off and volunteering hours!Keep us posted on the news!
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