I have to say.. it's pretty usual that when I pick Gabby from school, I don't expect more information than "she had a good day"... I have the occasional "she was interested in art, she had fun in PE, she didn't care for music.... She was tired".... But that's pretty much the whole story on Gabby's day from 8.30 to 3.00...
How was Gabby's day?? Did she play with any kids? did she learn something new? did she use her communication device to talk to someone besides her teachers? did she do something independently?
Did she smile? was something funny? did she hear and applied instructions? how was Gabby's day?....
I think most moms in my shoes know the feeling... the desire to be able to talk to your kid and hear those answers....
I think we wish what others hate ... that babbling the kids go on and on and on about their friends, their games, and their homework...
I wish to hear that from Gabby... still I wouldn't change her answers that are smiles and kisses... and looks that give me a good feeling.
Yesterday for the first time I got great news... Her PT came out and with shaky voice told me if I got her phone call or email... with worry i said No.. i didn't get any of that....
and then she goes on detailing how Gabby for the very first time JUMPED... cleared the floor 2 times.....
She was so excited telling me her story... right there in the middle of the parking lot... watery eyes were present!
Gabby JUMPED!!! her PT has been working on this goal for 3 long years... and the PT before her 2 more.....
The feeling is amazing....
But the thing is... when the PT came out to tell me and was as excited as I was... it also re affirmed my feelings that Gabby is surrounded by many loving people. People that care for her and cheer for her success. People that don't give up easily. who find a way to get to her, who find a way to bring her to us...
Mrs.Nugent... Thank you. Thank you so much for this and more.
