I am going to take a few steps back from the previous post and let you know where my journey and turning point began. I searched the internet (after my assinine meeting with the school regarding Ryan in September 2007) for late talkers, speech delay, etc. etc., and I found this blog: LIFE IN A PUMPKIN SHELL. I read this entry in her blog for hours on end and just kept coming back to it. I googled Stephen Camarata and found alot of information on him. I had already had the book Late Talking Children because Kyle was late to talk and it was referred to me (I can't even remember who told me to buy it.) I didn't read all of it, just pretty much skimmed it. Another search led me to the Natural Late Talkers yahoo group. I joined immediately and told my story. These members embraced me immediately and gave me the strength to be an advocate for my children.. They also suggested that I contact Dr. C regarding the illegal testing done on Ryan. Much to my surprise, Dr. C emailed me back and gave me some great advice.
I will be forever indebted to this blog and its author. I know that her story has touched and helped many people and I just hope she knows HOW MUCH. If it wasn't for her, I don't know where my journey would have taken me. Bless you from the bottom of my heart. There will always be a special place in my heart for you!
NOTE: I HAVE RECEIVED PERMISSION TO POST THIS BLOG FROM THE OWNER.
I will be forever indebted to this blog and its author. I know that her story has touched and helped many people and I just hope she knows HOW MUCH. If it wasn't for her, I don't know where my journey would have taken me. Bless you from the bottom of my heart. There will always be a special place in my heart for you!
NOTE: I HAVE RECEIVED PERMISSION TO POST THIS BLOG FROM THE OWNER.
8 comments:
Thank you so much.
And now you're a senior member of our late talking grassroots support network.
Someone soon will read your words and take comfort that somebody else knows what's going on.
It's kind of a 'pay it backwards' arrangement.
*I just sent you an email because I'm all choked up.
When you're in the middle of it, you hope a day like this is in the future, but you feel nervous hoping for too much, and now, here we are.
Thanks again.
You know where I'm at. :)
It's strange, I just posted something similar and hadn't even read your post.
Ange, we miss you!
Ange, you know I meant every word. If you ever have a bad day, just sit back and realize how much of a difference you have made to many many people and try to take comfort in that.
Jeanna - great minds think alike! Be over to your blog soon.
Hey, if ya'll know of other LT moms that have blogs, please let me know. I have this blog private for now, but maybe in the future, I will go public. Just not comfortable quit yet.
I ditto what you said to Ange.
On a more superficial note, you are a pretty lady! (even though you took your picture down). I love your hair. I could never have that flip. Just wanted to tell you -- hey, people need compliments!
I am on potty training booty camp. Off today and Monday for four days of peepee. Gotta get this done. Wish me luck.
On more thing...
I understand why you want to be private. I didn't post a photo for six months! However, I decided I wouldn't talk about work, at least negatively, and that did it for me.
Just a thought...if you can do for one person what Ange has done for us...it will be worth it to be public. That's all I'm saying.
To hell with the trolls.
Awww - Jeanna, thanks so much for the compliment. That made my day. Nice to hear things like that, so thank you.
You know, I may make this public in a few months. I am still dealing with the school so that is why it is private now. You do have a point though. If I could just help one person then it will be worth it.
If I do go public, jann - I will edit your post with your name on it but I will let all of you know well in advance.
Sorry I haven't been on. Hurricane Ike got us and we didn't have power and now the boys are out of school until Monday. Hard to find computer time when they are home. I have alot of blogging to catch up with.
Also, don't forget to let me know if there are other LT moms out there that I need to be aware of.
Thanks so much!
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