"Perfect That Way" Julie Durden/Tim Johnson Sign Language

Please read if questions...
Thank you for this beautiful song request, CountryPeach09!I was hoping to show it to someone first, but I know you've been waiting. :-)

[LYRICS BELOW]
This video is not in true ASL, although it should be - and will be when I can update it accurately. It is hard to translate songs into ASL because it is a true language just as English is; therefore, ASL is not in English word order. It's difficult to not lose the meaning and rhythm of the song. There are many that can do it; I am a working my way there. It was my own interpretation of this beautiful song at the time. I hope it inspires you.

[LYRICS BELOW]
I am not deaf. I was inspired to learn from my cousin & my ASL instructor, both of whom are deaf, as well as from a friend's child. I am not an interpreter, although that may be have a long way to go to become even close to fluent in ASL, so I admire those that are. Take classes at your local college, find on-line resources or books if there are none nearby. Most importantly, the BEST way to learn is to talk with someone who is deaf.

I can't please everyone and I will never be a perfect signer because I am not deaf. However, I am making the effort to communicate on all levels in a way that I truly enjoy - in the most beautiful language.

All I know is what I am reading from all of you: people who were touched to see a beautiful visual aspect put to their special song. That it helped express their love, or let go of one; deal with the loss of a grandparent, a friend; recall their faith; start a new life; their wedding song; courageously battle disease as they fight for their life; bravely fight to protect ours... Countless people asking how & where they can learn ASL (college classes near you, on-line resources, or most importantly, talk with someone who is deaf). These are the reasons I'm doing this, and will continue...Thank you so much for the support.
My best,
~Lauren

"Perfect That Way" by Julie Durden and Tim Johnson
Available on her website: juliedurden dot com

She was born a little less than perfect
At least in her doctor's eyes
He said that she'd be different
Much more than he ever realized

That girl grew up not knowing
The sound of her momma's voice
God's gift to her was silence
In a world so full of noise.

And she signs with her smile
And talks with her hands
She listens with her heart
So she always understands
She believes there's more to life
Than the sounds that it makes
She's perfect that way

She's got a sign for the thunder
One for the wind and the rain
She's the kind that keeps you laughing
And the first to see your pain

And she signs with her smile
And talks with her hands
She listens with her heart
So she always understands
She believes there's more to life
Than the sounds that it makes
She's perfect that way

She believes there's more to life
Than the sounds that it makes
She's perfect that way
She was born a little less than perfect
But just in that doctor's eyes

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• durden
• tim
• johnson
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• ASL
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[jmm1233]

you have the talent to go on and be a tv interpter

[laurensmusicsign]

Well thank you, jmm1233, but I'm afraid I have A LONG WAY to go to become an interpreter :-) It's one thing to practice signs over and over then put them to music; a whole different ballgame to interpret in real-time. That takes many, many years of schooling and hands-on experience. I would love to someday, though. Thank you for the compliment!

[originalpuppysgirl]

Another super beautiful video. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[laurensmusicsign]

Thank you, originalpuppysgirl :-)

[lovinglife424]

This video is absolutely amazing!!!! God has deff blessed you with an amazing gift, with that being the ability to touch so many people both deaf and hearing. There have been many nights i watch your videos and try memorize the signs.. I have even taught my preschoolers "Jeremiah was a bullfrog" its really cute to see them do it!!

GOD BLESS

xo

[laurensmusicsign]

Thank you, lovinglife424. I've been off of YT for awhile, so I apologize for the delayed response. I'm honored you watch my videos to pick up signs, and that you taught your preschoolers "Jeremiah...". I bet it is darling :-) It's something they will prob always remember; great for you to peak their interest through song. God bless you as well

[daveytb]

Every so often we accidentally fall into something that lets us make a difference in the world; as you're doing here. When I get sad I watch your videos and it helps me feel better. The expressiveness you put into your signing is really beautiful and fits the music so well. It's wonderful that so many people have been inspired by your signing (I've learned a little myself) and you've helped cheer up so many people. I think it's great and I hope you make more, you really have a gift with this.

[ASLJess]

WoW! This is a beautiful song! Deaf people are not broken, they are perfect that way!! AMEN! Standing, clapping, hooray!!

[WolfeCAS]

This is sung by my ASL teacher!! :)

[sportbikesdotws1]

Beautiful song, wonderful job and certainly touching. Never heard the song until my 17 year old daughter asked me to get her CD. Lauren you are beautiful as well. Mark

[TheKristinaRAWR]

Ms.Durden is the BEST ASL teacher ever<3 I love this song about her niece Lindsey :) This song explains perfectly her outlook on things.

[95tinkerbell]

im taking ASL as my forieghn language at my high school and julie durden is my ASL teacher and shes amazing she believes everyone should except eachothers differences and no one should be "fixed". julie durden is my hero and she has changed the way i view everyone including myself. its very important to her that we all know everyone is perfect because they are different.

[rachelgirlscout]

This song means a lot to me, as my son was diagnosed with a hearing loss at 3 years of age. I had to explain to everyone that he was perfect the way he was. We didn't need to "fix" him. He is now a wonderful, expressive, intelligent, compassionate 17 year old. He is amazing and I am so proud to be his mom!

[rachelgirlscout]

This song means a lot to me, as my son was diagnosed with a hearing loss at 3 years of age. I had to explain to everyone that he was perfect the way he was. We didn't need to "fix" him. He is now a wonderful, expressive, intelligent, compassionate 17 year old. He is amazing and I am so proud to be his mom!

[hrc2cheer285]

Good job Mrs. Durdan. FYI lauransmusicsign you didnt make up this song durdan did so ha to the ha

[aslgeeklover]

I love the meaning of the song. I am almost Deaf. Only have about 25%of my hearing left. I should be deaf in about 5 years. at the most

[johnnybuggs06]

this song is amazing and so is the artist. she was my ASL teacher in high school and a group of us signed this song while she say it at a concert.