Comments on: Some Gifts http://jenkrause.com/blog/2009/12/some-gifts/ by Jen Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:05:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: April ~ EnchantedDandelions http://jenkrause.com/blog/2009/12/some-gifts/#comment-1967 April ~ EnchantedDandelions Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:20:35 +0000 http://jenkrause.com/blog/?p=1445#comment-1967 Can I just say "ditto" to what Jacqui said? ^.^ That's SOOOO awesome, Jen! The Three Little Words Foundation sounds like a wonderful program, and how great that Luke has the chance to help them reach out! ((HUGS)) Hillary. Sending lots of PTs for you and your son's journey. Can I just say “ditto” to what Jacqui said? ^.^

That’s SOOOO awesome, Jen! The Three Little Words Foundation sounds like a wonderful program, and how great that Luke has the chance to help them reach out!

((HUGS)) Hillary. Sending lots of PTs for you and your son’s journey.

]]> By: Jacqui http://jenkrause.com/blog/2009/12/some-gifts/#comment-1966 Jacqui Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:35:05 +0000 http://jenkrause.com/blog/?p=1445#comment-1966 Wow Jen! I am so proud of Luke, and YOU! He may be the spokesman for Three Little Words Foundation? What an honour :) You must be such a proud Mommy. Can't wait to hear more about this exciting stuff! To all the SLP's who ever read this blog, Jen's words express so beautifully what each and every parent of a child you help along the way feels. You are giving our families a gift that will truly last a lifetime. Some days you may just see it as going to work and doing your job. To all of us, your work means so much more. You are giving our children the help that we, as parents, haven't been able to give our children because we lack your knowledge of HOW to help. Your dedication to your profession means so much to us, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I have tried so many times to think of how to say "thank you" to our most special SLP along our road who literally taught my son to talk, but somehow there just aren't adequate words to express my gratitude. How do you thanks someone enough for giving your child the freedom to express himself, taking away the pain and frustration that he was feeling when he couldn't be heard, and giving him skills that he will use each and every single day for the rest of his life? I know I sure wish I had half as rewarding a career...thank you for doing what you do. It means SO MUCH to us! Wow Jen! I am so proud of Luke, and YOU! He may be the spokesman for Three Little Words Foundation? What an honour :) You must be such a proud Mommy. Can’t wait to hear more about this exciting stuff!

To all the SLP’s who ever read this blog, Jen’s words express so beautifully what each and every parent of a child you help along the way feels. You are giving our families a gift that will truly last a lifetime. Some days you may just see it as going to work and doing your job. To all of us, your work means so much more. You are giving our children the help that we, as parents, haven’t been able to give our children because we lack your knowledge of HOW to help. Your dedication to your profession means so much to us, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I have tried so many times to think of how to say “thank you” to our most special SLP along our road who literally taught my son to talk, but somehow there just aren’t adequate words to express my gratitude. How do you thanks someone enough for giving your child the freedom to express himself, taking away the pain and frustration that he was feeling when he couldn’t be heard, and giving him skills that he will use each and every single day for the rest of his life? I know I sure wish I had half as rewarding a career…thank you for doing what you do. It means SO MUCH to us!

]]> By: Hillary http://jenkrause.com/blog/2009/12/some-gifts/#comment-1965 Hillary Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:01:07 +0000 http://jenkrause.com/blog/?p=1445#comment-1965 What a special memory you will have of this evening. :) My son is 2 and doesn't speak yet. He has been evaluated and has a severe receptive language delay and a significant expressive delay (he does wave and point, but no real words!). We're just starting out on our journey with speech therapy, and it's very helpful to read about your experiences. I just wanted to say that I know how hard some days can be. No one can possibly relate to the overwhelming nature of speech delays unless they've experienced this themselves. So many people are willing to say "It's ok, they'll talk when they're ready" but it's not about the words they aren't saying. Our worries are well beyond "talking." I appreciate you sharing your story! Happy Holidays! What a special memory you will have of this evening. :)

My son is 2 and doesn’t speak yet. He has been evaluated and has a severe receptive language delay and a significant expressive delay (he does wave and point, but no real words!). We’re just starting out on our journey with speech therapy, and it’s very helpful to read about your experiences.

I just wanted to say that I know how hard some days can be. No one can possibly relate to the overwhelming nature of speech delays unless they’ve experienced this themselves. So many people are willing to say “It’s ok, they’ll talk when they’re ready” but it’s not about the words they aren’t saying. Our worries are well beyond “talking.”

I appreciate you sharing your story! Happy Holidays!

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