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Before I interviewed May Evans, mother to NFL player Derrick Coleman, I knew that I would come away inspired. After all, she brilliantly used devised a pantyhose skull cap to keep her son’s hearing aids in place. If you’re not familiar with Coleman’s story, you must see this short video that aired during the Super Bowl.
When Coleman was just 3 years old, he lost his hearing…but that hasn’t stopped this extraordinary man from playing football. As the Seattle Seahawks’ starting fullback, Coleman is the first NFL deaf offensive player. His story is one that will inspire adults and children alike to work to overcome any obstacles to achieving their dreams.
Last week, I spoke with Coleman’s mother who shared the challenges of helping her son overcome adversity to achieve his dream of playing professional football. As a mother, I can only imagine the internal conflict she must have faced. In the end, she didn’t allow her fears to take control. She trusted the power within her son to achieve his dreams. Watch as Evans shares her journey of raising her son.
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i tell them what my dreams were, show them pictures of me doing fun exciting things.
I talk to them and encourage them.
I always try to tell my niece she is smart and she can do anything.
Right now my daughter wants to live in new york when she’s older so I bought her a calender of new york, I do little things like that even though she’s young and changes her mind a lot whatever I want her to know whatever she dreams I am there to support her
Lots of praise and encouragement! We talk about dreams, theirs and mine!
With a lot of encouragement and never telling them they are not good enough to do something they really enjoy!
We encourage them to try new things and we also try to show by example
I talk to my grandson about his dreams and how he can start making small goals.
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I hope I am inspiring my kids to achieve their dreams by letting them be individuals and encouraging them.
tell them to be true to them selves
I am a 12th man (Seahawks Fan) and am thrilled that this story is so inspirational to so many. I encourage my daughters to follow their dreams. To continue trying even when it seems to be difficult. And most of all to love them unconditionally!
We encourage them to try new things and talk about their dreams
I make sure I let the girls know they can do anything!
I always encourage her and cheer her on!!
I take their hare-brained ideas seriously. “Let’s talk this through…”
I tell them to be themselves and that they can do anything they want to do and encourage them to follow their dreams
I encourage them and try to give them all the tools they need to achieve their dreams.
I encourage them they they can do anything if they put their heart to it
I encourage them to do things that they love to do.
I inspire them by encouraging the belief they can be anything!
I always told my children they can do what they want and be who they want they just have to work at it and give their 100% each time, now all my children are married and have kids of their own and they now encourage their children to do what they want in life.
I try to build his confidence and tell him he can do anything
I tell them the victory is in trying and not winning.
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I try to be the best role model to show them that dreams are attainable.
I support them in any way needed. I help them to pursue their interests.
We try to encourage him and build his self confidence!
Be encouraging them to try new things and not to give up
I always tell them they can be whatever they want.
I try to always support my kids in whatever their dreams and goals are–even if i don’t necessarily agree. I also make it a point to ALWAYS listen to them and hear what they have to say.
I tell them they can be anything they want to be!
I encourage my daughter to try new hobbies and sports and to explore her creativity