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Exclusive Interview With May Evans, Mother To NFL Star Derrick Coleman *Giveaway*

Posted by Caryn Bailey 31 Comments

No compensation was received for this post. This interview was facilitated by Duracell.

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.

Trust Your Power

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.

Win It! One of you will win a Duracell prize pack!  Simply complete the Rafflecopter Form and leave a comment with one way you inspire your children to achieve their dreams. Comments will close on February 24th, 2014 at 11:59 PM PST.

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Caryn Bailey
Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.
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31 Responses to Exclusive Interview With May Evans, Mother To NFL Star Derrick Coleman *Giveaway*

  1. Cynthia R says

    February 10, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    i tell them what my dreams were, show them pictures of me doing fun exciting things.

    Reply
  2. Jackie says

    February 11, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I talk to them and encourage them.

    Reply
  3. Candice says

    February 11, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    I always try to tell my niece she is smart and she can do anything.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer B says

    February 11, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    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

    Reply
  5. shelly leatham says

    February 11, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Lots of praise and encouragement! We talk about dreams, theirs and mine!

    Reply
  6. Holly Thomas says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    With a lot of encouragement and never telling them they are not good enough to do something they really enjoy!

    Reply
  7. Danielle E says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    We encourage them to try new things and we also try to show by example

    Reply
  8. janetfaye says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I talk to my grandson about his dreams and how he can start making small goals.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  9. Steph says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    I hope I am inspiring my kids to achieve their dreams by letting them be individuals and encouraging them.

    Reply
  10. Debra Hall says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    tell them to be true to them selves

    Reply
  11. Marci says

    February 11, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
  12. Vicki Wurgler says

    February 11, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    We encourage them to try new things and talk about their dreams

    Reply
  13. KJ Skib says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    I make sure I let the girls know they can do anything!

    Reply
  14. Trisha Burgess says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    I always encourage her and cheer her on!!

    Reply
  15. Shemp DeYoung (@shempgames) says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    I take their hare-brained ideas seriously. “Let’s talk this through…”

    Reply
  16. shelly peterson says

    February 12, 2014 at 12:03 am

    I tell them to be themselves and that they can do anything they want to do and encourage them to follow their dreams

    Reply
  17. Amy W. says

    February 12, 2014 at 7:04 am

    I encourage them and try to give them all the tools they need to achieve their dreams.

    Reply
  18. Devon F says

    February 12, 2014 at 10:40 am

    I encourage them they they can do anything if they put their heart to it

    Reply
  19. Kristie says

    February 12, 2014 at 10:48 am

    I encourage them to do things that they love to do.

    Reply
  20. D Schmidt says

    February 12, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I inspire them by encouraging the belief they can be anything!

    Reply
  21. Dorothy Teel says

    February 12, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    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.

    Reply
  22. nannypanpan says

    February 12, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    I try to build his confidence and tell him he can do anything

    Reply
  23. Jennifer T. says

    February 13, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I tell them the victory is in trying and not winning.
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  24. Angie says

    February 13, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I try to be the best role model to show them that dreams are attainable.

    Reply
  25. susan says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I support them in any way needed. I help them to pursue their interests.

    Reply
  26. Laura J says

    February 18, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    We try to encourage him and build his self confidence!

    Reply
  27. Tabathia B says

    February 21, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Be encouraging them to try new things and not to give up

    Reply
  28. Jennifer Marie says

    February 22, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I always tell them they can be whatever they want.

    Reply
  29. Nicole Larsen says

    February 22, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    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.

    Reply
  30. Lisa L says

    February 23, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    I tell them they can be anything they want to be!

    Reply
  31. trixx says

    February 23, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    I encourage my daughter to try new hobbies and sports and to explore her creativity

    Reply

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