House of Krause

I never allow comments on Luke’s You-Tube videos.  In the past I have received some of the most random and  occasionally just down right rude comments. I try to guard my son against things like that. Of course he didn’t decide to show the world his struggles with Apraxia, I did. I have second guessed my decision several times but in the end I like to think I am raising children who want to make a difference in the world.  I like to think if Luke ever questioned me about it, I could say, “You gave people hope, you showed other families what is possible!” And I like to think that would settle his thoughts. I hope I’m right.

Yesterday I was doing some random searching on Apraxia videos. I haven’t checked in on my posted videos in a long time. I was so surprised to see Luke’s very first therapy video has received over 12,000 hits. I think people are drawn to it because he looks so young. He WAS young, just barley two. A lot of people sent me responses wondering how he could even begin therapy at such a young age.  I ran across another little guy, Owen! Owen’s mom posted a video of Owen at 33 months, after six months of taking fish oil. I remember Owen. This was the video I found and watched nearly two years ago when I was searching for answers myself! This little guy is so cute. It was wonderful to see him talking and answering questions independently.  I scrolled down and started reading the comments. I chuckled as I read this one,

“Are you sure he has verbal apraxia? Cause he not even 3, and he bright!! (and really cute too.”

I loved Owen’s moms quick response,

“Yes, I am sure. He was diagnosed by a speech clinician. Many children with verbal apraxia are very bright and very cute ;-)”

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That just reminded me and reassured me of what a great idea it is to keep You-Tube comments in the off position….

CUTE? YES!

After a day at the beach Luke says, “I want to jump in a sleeping bag and go swimming!” I said, “Luke, that doesn’t sound like such a good idea.” He says, ” Yes it is, that way sharks can’t get me!”

CLEVER? For sure!