Words... where are you?

One of the things I'm learning from Maisy is that its hard to learn new things. Sometimes when I'm making dinner I add a little of this and a little of that and it turns out great. But then I go back and I can't recreate that first time. Language must be the same way. We make a sound and it is right and it sounds good and we form a word. But then we try to find that sound again and we can't.

Maisy reminds me everyday of how miraculous it is that she can learn new things all the time. I am so much better at persistence and follow through as I watch her work so hard for everything. Her fortitude and courage inspite of her limitations, keep me on track.

Jack reminds me of the miracle of normalcy. Children everywhere are saying first words and taking first steps, and no one has to encourage and coax it from them. There were no therapists involved in the process, no extra equipment or braces, they just did it because it was the next step in their development.

Our bodies are amazing, our health is a gift, our strength is a blessing, and I hope we remember that and love every day we are able to move and communicate. For now I am so excited that Maisy is discovering words. I hope that she remembers how to form the words she finds. If it takes another week or more before I hear those words again, well that's okay. She is trying and she has the desire. And that's the first step.