Today was a bit more of a struggle for Cale. There was a little bit more distraction and focus on something that was bothering him, which made therapies more challenging. Even with the distraction, I would say Cale has been aware and able to communicate in someway (whether nodding or tapping) to answer questions. He's also been able to understand and respond to "commands". While we were sitting outside, Rachel grabbed the camera to take a picture and asked Cale to wrap his arm around me. It took a minute to get him to respond, but he did it!
I think I'm constantly on the edge of my seat, waiting for Cale to start talking. I had a dream last night that he did, and oh how good it was! I can't wait to hear his voice again one day. When I was praying the other day, I realized that getting his voice back isn't anything I or the therapists can teach him. When we are in our mother's womb, it's God that causes everything to work in the right way, so that when we come into the world our voice is heard. I'm praying that like God did in Kathy's womb, He would cause everything to work together for Cale's voice to be heard by my eager ears! :)
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb."
Psalm 139:13
Kathleen!!! WOW!!! Because we have been out of town, I am just now catching up on this week's happenings. WOW!!! Praise the Lord!! I will call soon to plan another girl's outing. But, since he is out and about, maybe we can stop by soon and visit outside. It sounds like Cale is so different from when I first met him. I can't wait to see the difference!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Christina