tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post6186080076749800864..comments2023-10-17T11:02:05.983-05:00Comments on Trusting His Promise: A little humor and YAY Maia!Mark and Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01170151322614136789noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-62508788796730291442012-08-25T23:52:31.677-05:002012-08-25T23:52:31.677-05:00Aargh, make that "familiar rhymes", not ...Aargh, make that "familiar rhymes", not "family rhymes" in my post above. My typing gets sloppy as bedtime approaches or is postponed, it seems.<br /><br />Off to bed,<br />Susan in Ky<br />(..Hoping things get less eventful for you shortly)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-21047094769229512922012-08-23T13:13:58.447-05:002012-08-23T13:13:58.447-05:00Congratulations, Maia! We cannot wait to see the ...Congratulations, Maia! We cannot wait to see the family face to face. Peter commented today that Timothy has one of the same facial expressions as Matthew. "Did they learn that at the orphanage?" he asked. Can't wait to see how God works in these little ones lives. Love, The Gillis FamilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-13609094052587835712012-08-23T11:24:15.692-05:002012-08-23T11:24:15.692-05:00What good news! Self-feeding is great progress - f...What good news! Self-feeding is great progress - forget monochromatics; finger-foods are the way to go! French fries, chicken nuggets, apple slices, carrot sticks...cookies for dessert!:-)<br /><br />Seriously, I am so thankful that Maia is recovering so well, and that her therapist confirmed her rapid progress and has good ideas about additional ways to help her. As for her speech, would using "pattern" picture books be helpful? These are books with repeated patterns of both plot and language - "Brown Bear, Brown Bear,What Do You See", "Mr. Gumpy's Outing", etc. are good examples. If Maia is not ready for these, perhaps very simple board books and nursery rhymes (leave off the last rhyming word of previously family rhymes and see if she attempts to say it) would be a good fit. Also, have her point to things in the illustrations, using her weak hand if possible. I was a children's librarian; can you tell?? ;-)<br /><br /> It's said that listening to music helps reconnect damaged brain pathways, too...it seemed to help my mother following a very severe stroke.<br /><br />Sending all good wishes to Maia and her family!<br /><br />Susan in Ky<br />Cousin to 2 from EE<br />(and retired children's librarian)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-3972551545869852152012-08-23T01:05:15.671-05:002012-08-23T01:05:15.671-05:00YAY MAIA !!!!!!! You are AWESOME!!!!!!
Yes, keep ...YAY MAIA !!!!!!! You are AWESOME!!!!!!<br />Yes, keep trying new things. This is very much the same as what happened with my husband when he started feeding himself. Before you know it she will be running!!!! Prayers are being answered. She is your miracle girl!!!!!<br />Wow this news just made my day. I believe she will be talking. Good things are happening.<br />Prayers and hugs to all of you.<br />Jacquelene L.<br />CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-18861585742239608942012-08-22T23:36:09.126-05:002012-08-22T23:36:09.126-05:00Maia!
YOU GO GIRL! How I love seeing Maia's ...Maia!<br /><br />YOU GO GIRL! How I love seeing Maia's beautiful face and hearing about your boy!<br /><br />That made my day....I can't wait to meet you all someday....<br /><br />But first, I will get settled in our new home!<br /><br />Sending you love and love and then a little more love...jabremanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799893078501182322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-69331590418556408372012-08-22T22:00:02.111-05:002012-08-22T22:00:02.111-05:00YAY for Maia is right! Way to go girl!
Love the m...YAY for Maia is right! Way to go girl!<br /><br />Love the monochromatic theme for supper. LOL Love to see a picture next time. :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18330166024621589790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2630658384945247344.post-20395953337724280802012-08-22T21:48:26.786-05:002012-08-22T21:48:26.786-05:00I vote for red! Hot dogs, baked beans and tomatoes...I vote for red! Hot dogs, baked beans and tomatoes! Strawberry jello for dessert. How's that? <br />It is so wonderful to see Maia doing some independent things. I keep her in my prayers.rosedelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908968324873154422noreply@blogger.com