About eight months ago, I wrote a post (HERE) about Daniel's progress after being home for two weeks.In that post, I included a link to a short video clip, and a list of 36 words & phrases he knew.
And reading that post, it sounded like things were going pretty well. But to be honest, we were in a battle. A battle to show him what family is. A battle to show him what love is. A battle to break his will without breaking his spirit.
Some days we still battle. But then again, we've come so far. All of us. I looked back at that post from 8 months ago and was reminded of how far we have come.
He understands us. He seems to really like us. He's playing better with others. He is beginning to express sympathy and gratitude. He seeks to be included. He loves to help.
From just 36 words and phrases, to now speaking in complete sentences - sentences that he puts together himself. Not always structurally sound, but he gets his point across! In fact, the boy talks non-stop. He talks from the second he wakes until the moment his eyes [finally] close. As a matter of fact, he even talks in his sleep. And for the past few months, all of his sleep talk has been in English!
Last night, as Daniel prayed, among prayers of thankfulness for food and toys and family, we also heard, "Thank you for God, I like you God." Melted my heart.
We are so thankful for the progress he's making, and thankful for the many valuable lessons God is teaching us through him.
We are so thankful for the progress he's making, and thankful for the many valuable lessons God is teaching us through him.
6 comments:
I love to see how far he has come. And your comment "A battle to break his will without breaking his spirit." really hit home. I feel we are on this path, and we are succeeding, but it sure does make me question myself often. Its nice to know we're not the only ones facing a strong willed kid.
Thanks for the honesty and encouragement!
Aw... I got teary eyed. So sweet. You are wonderful people and he is such a lucky boy!!!
We are dealing with some battles too. DJ is really great son, but he is also strong willed kid.
You are really smart and doing great job raising your boys. God Bless you!
It touches my heart to hear what amazing things God is doing in and through your family, and especially in the heart and life of your newest "little man." Thank you, as always, for sharing.
By the way, I like the new blog background of The Dove Diaries!
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