Slowly over this last year, her speech has been returning. The one word that I have been working with Mary (speech) on is trying to get her to say Gabby again. It is has been heartbreaking to watch Gabby begging her to say it.
Yesterday, it happened. They were playing on the floor and Gabby went in the other room for a minute. Raquel was waiting patiently for her to return, and when it took longer than expected, said softly, "Gabby." I totally freaked out - hugging and praising her and repeating it back. Gabby came running in from the other room and when Raquel saw her, said it again! This is when Gabby tackled her on the floor, giving her hugs and kisses.
She was just a little excited. Such a little thing, but so huge at the same time. Gabby can hardly wait to see Mary this afternoon and give her the good news!
3 comments:
Totally made me cry.
I know! Me, too. Plus your pregnancy hormones are totally kicking in on top of it. :-)
Sure brought tears to my eyes kiddo. It is wonderful progress!
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