Daniel learned Mexican Sign Language with the aid of DVDs
Daniel was deaf and unable to communicate effectively. As a result, he often felt frustrated and lashed out at his family. When Daniel was about 23 years old, a deaf Witness named Josué began to study the Bible with him, first using mime, or gestures, along with drawings. Then, with the aid of DVDs, Daniel learned Mexican Sign Language.
As Daniel took Bible teachings to heart, he developed what the Bible calls “the new personality,” which is marked by such qualities as “compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:10, 12) Daniel also took to heart the Bible’s exhortation to be obedient to one’s parents and to honor them. (Ephesians 6:1, 2) His family was amazed! In fact, Daniel’s mother, with tears in her eyes, thanked Josué for helping her son spiritually. In 2007, Daniel qualified to be baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.