It never ceases to amaze us that God is in control of our lives. Our vision began several years ago and our desire has always been to serve God in whatever way He sees fit. Our work in Goliad has been completely directed by Him.  Heart Sign currently offers:

     *Deaf Church (meets twice a month - sevices in ASL and fellowship events!)

     *Retreats for Deaf adults; Deaf women's retreat

     *Social Activities and Events in Goliad and Victoria

     *Camp Heart Sign for Deaf kids, CODA (children of Deaf adults) and ASL students

     *Weekly ASL classes for adults (currently there is no charge for this)

     *Local interpreter services for GISD events and meetings

     *ASLYC (American Sign Language Youth Council) for 5-8 graders in GISD

     *support for the ASL high school class and ASL Council at Goliad High School

     *activities for Deaf Awareness Week and TSD Homecoming

     *Silent Night activities at GHS Events Center, GHS ASL Homecoming actvities

Heart Sign recognizes that American Sign Language (ASL) is the backbone of the American Deaf culture. It is also used by many people with different special needs.  Providing an opportunity to socialize through this necessary form of communication is one of our main goals. Thus, our family has a dream to build a facility to host our camp for kids, a permanent retreat center for Deaf adults, activity center for families who use ASL, and a place for classes (ASL, Interpreter training, and Deaf church). We have secured the land and water for the site, and are currently praying for God's hand in building this!

We have raised funds to provide full scholarships for every camper that desired to attend our camp in 2010 and 2011 in Rockport.  These kids benefit greatly from this immersion experience. We are now in the process of building our own campsite here in Goliad. We are in need of donations to help cover the foundation and the building.

We are thankful for those that God has sent to help -- a special thanks to

     *Bum Phillips - Coach, Cowboy, Christian (a portion of the proceeds from the sale of

       this book are used to help Heart SIgn)

     *the Houston Texans and Blue Ribbon

     *Pastor Tim Smith - Faith Hope Love Deaf Church

     *Minnehula Baptist Church

     *Steve Mostyn Law Firm

     *Pastors Ira Antoine, Gerald Davis, Laura Becker and David Parks

     *Goliad ISD and the new ASL High School Program

     *Dannette Lira-Anderson

     *John Woods - director of Northside Baptist Church Christmas Pageant

     *our camp counselors and staff at Aranzazu

     *Victor Vodounou

     *Dee Jean Hurta  - spiritual director/support with youth group at FHL Deaf Church