February 26, 2007

13.1 Meet Glenda Watson Hyatt

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 8:05 am

Glenda Watson Hyatt’s Virtual Book Tour

Glenda Watson Hyatt's photo

It was the photo, Glenda’s photo, that led me to write to her.

After Wendy suggested that Glenda would be someone Successful Blog readers would love to read about, I went over to Glenda’s blog. I poked around a bit. I read some posts about Glenda and her book. Then I did a Google search, and I read a few other interviews from her Virtual Book Tour.

But I kept coming back to the photo at the top of Glenda’s blog. It was what I saw and what I felt in that photo. I’m right there when it comes to meeting someone who knows the feeling of joy.

Joy that’s what I saw.

Glenda Watson Hyatt has achieved incredible things. She made a life as an author with cerebral palsy, typing with only her left thumb — hey, becoming an author is no small feat for us with two hands to type. But that’s not why I introduce you to Glenda Watson Hyatt.

I want you to meet her, because she is a woman who has felt joy.

Hi Glenda! First let me tell you, one reason that drew me to write was your photo. I take photos of people very seriously. I look in their eyes. In yours I saw intelligence, but more than that I saw joy to match the smile on you face.

So, darn it, how are you? and who are you?

Hi Liz, thanks for the warm welcome and for conversing with me in this manner. This is great because the written word is my best means of communication. I’m awesome, and extremely busy with my virtual book tour, promoting my autobiography I’ll Do It Myself.

To introduce myself, I am Glenda Watson Hyatt from Surrey, British Columbia, on the westcoast of Canada. I’m married to a wonderful, supportive man Darrell. Faith is my four-legged feline baby. I am forty and am excited to have reached that milestone.

I have been self-employed for eight years; initially, it was out of necessity because job prospects for someone with a significant physical disability weren’t plentiful. I began my business Soaring Eagle Communications as a web accessibility specialist and several interesting projects in the field but the work was sporadic. Right now the Eagle is undergoing a transition and finding a new direction. I am seeing new opportunities everywhere and I sense the Eagle will soon catch an updraft and soar to heights unimaginable.

Despite my cerebral palsy, I have lived a fairly full life. I focus on what I can do and what I do have; so many have much less than I do. I believe in possibility thinking and making things happen for myself. I am in a point in my life where life is good and I truly believe the future is mine.

Thank you, Glenda! You are awesome! See you tomorrow. I can’t wait to hear more.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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9 Comments to “13.1 Meet Glenda Watson Hyatt”

  1. February 26th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
    Tisha said

    Simply exquisite, Glenda is an inspiration and I look forward to reading more about her. Thanks for telling us about her!

  2. February 26th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Tisha!
    Isn’t she just like that word, “joy’?

  3. February 26th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
    Dawud Miracle said

    Oh, she seems lovely. Great find. Thanks Liz.

  4. February 26th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Dawud,
    Glenda is all that she seems and so much more. Wendy and I both agreed that after our conversations with Glenda were over we both missed her. :)

  5. February 26th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
    Do It Myself Blog » The Web Levels the Playing Field for an Entrepreneur with Cerebral Palsy said

    [...] Monday, February 26 — Who is this author and why is she smiling? [...]

  6. March 14th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
    Interview With Glenda Watson Hyatt - Author of I’ll Do It Myself said

    [...] I would like you to meet Glenda Watson Hyatt. Glenda has a Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in Communication and Psychology from Simon Frazier University, and served on their Physical Access Advisory Committee, as well as  served on the SFU Alumni Association Board of Directors. Glenda has published several articles, and is currently winding up a tour of the internet promoting her book, I’ll Do It Myself, which tells the story of growing up with cerebral palsy. I first heard about Glenda, and her virtual tour on Wendy Piersall’s site, eMoms at Home. My next peek was in Liz Strauss’ interview with her. [...]

  7. April 19th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
    Do It Myself Blog » Where I Hang Out Online: A Blogging Meme said

    [...] I am now tagging freelance writer Harmony Cornwell and strategic planning Liz Strauss. You are it! [...]

  8. May 2nd, 2007 at 9:02 pm
    Karen said

    I’ve been reading Glenda’s blog for a few weeks and I’m really enjoying her posts.

  9. May 2nd, 2007 at 9:45 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Karen!
    Glenda’s wonderful, isn’t she? :)

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