An answsered prayer.

I want to let you in on a little secret of mine. It's something kinda private that only a few people know.... you see my youngest daughter Ashlyn doesn't really talk. Ok..it's more like she babbles a little but no clear words are spoken. That's right..no mamma, dadda, bye-bye, dog, cup..nothing. She as no problem communicating what she wants, just with gestures and grunts. I took for granted the first words. All of my other children spoke either early or right on time..there was no question they all loved to use their words!!

Ashlyn on the other hand is a little different. She's never done things the "easy" way. But man on man does she just melt your heart when she smiles. I thank God everyday for blessing me with her, and I silently pray for those little words to come out of her tiny mouth..."mamma". I have longed for the day that she would look at me and call me "mamma". Sometimes I feel so selfish praying that she will talk. Is it wrong to want to hear those words?? I know she knows that I'm her mamma..I can't get out of her sight and she loves to be planted firmly on my hip!!

She started speech therapy about a month ago and we go now 2 x a week. And we've noticed some baby steps, which make me very hopefull!! We feel like a broken record at home because we repeat everything so much for her. She's about to be 17 mon. old...wow how the time as flown. I remember when I found out I was pregnant, it was such a shock. Then she was born and struggled to breathe and stay alive. Now she's a vibrant, bouncy little curly hair girl!! Oh how I love her so!! So yes, I still will selfishly pray to hear her call my name when she needs me, because I love her.

So there...my little secret is out and I'd love your prayers on the matter.

Children are such a blessing from God above....

Love,
    Wendy