Last Thursday Trevy was still feeling a little under the weather from the *hurlie bug* that had invaded our home over the weekend.
But it was school day. And he was over the hurlie part. I thought it'd be a nice change of scenery for him.
Which school btw...is really more of a playgroup with therapists. Three other kiddos with various special needs are in his class. Trevy's the only seizure boy. During class the moms visit in a room with a big blinded window where we can keep an eye on our bugaboos.
I peeked to find a happy Trevy. Throwing a ball. Binky grinning. I'm not sure if I'll ever take his bink away. He looks way too cute grinning behind it.
But somewhere during class Trev lost that happy vibe. And started crying. But then the most amazing things happened...
He cried...
...grabbed at his coat...
::cha ching!::
...walked to the door & tried to open it...
::did you see that?!::
...and when that didn't produce the result he wanted...
...he walked over to the PECS (picture exchange) board aaaaaaand...
GRABBED THE ALL DONE CARD!!!!!!
::holy freakin' moly!!!::
I can't even express how HUGE that was to me. To his teachers. To EI Kelly...who's been with us since Trevy was just 7 months old. We were all giddy. Like we'd won the lottery or something.
::laugh::
And when I shared the happy wordy news with a church friend on Sunday. Who also knew the Dr. Boston gloomy news.
She said something that struck me in my sappy spot...
It's like God was winking at you!
Indeed. It was. I've always been a fan of the warm fuzziness of winks.
But it was school day. And he was over the hurlie part. I thought it'd be a nice change of scenery for him.
Which school btw...is really more of a playgroup with therapists. Three other kiddos with various special needs are in his class. Trevy's the only seizure boy. During class the moms visit in a room with a big blinded window where we can keep an eye on our bugaboos.
I peeked to find a happy Trevy. Throwing a ball. Binky grinning. I'm not sure if I'll ever take his bink away. He looks way too cute grinning behind it.
But somewhere during class Trev lost that happy vibe. And started crying. But then the most amazing things happened...
He cried...
...grabbed at his coat...
::cha ching!::
...walked to the door & tried to open it...
::did you see that?!::
...and when that didn't produce the result he wanted...
...he walked over to the PECS (picture exchange) board aaaaaaand...
GRABBED THE ALL DONE CARD!!!!!!
::holy freakin' moly!!!::
I can't even express how HUGE that was to me. To his teachers. To EI Kelly...who's been with us since Trevy was just 7 months old. We were all giddy. Like we'd won the lottery or something.
::laugh::
And when I shared the happy wordy news with a church friend on Sunday. Who also knew the Dr. Boston gloomy news.
She said something that struck me in my sappy spot...
It's like God was winking at you!
Indeed. It was. I've always been a fan of the warm fuzziness of winks.
Comments
D...that is so great! I am so happy that he was able to express his want at that time. I pray that you can all use this as a turning point. {big hugs}
xoxoxox,
sharon
So what did the teachers do? Even if class wasn't over I would really hope they let him be 'all done'... just this once so he could SEE the outcome of his request.
Jen...it truly WAS an amazing feeling. So powerful. I'm slowly buying into using PECS for Trev. I'm not convinced that his brain recieves speech the right way...in fact his BEAM study proved that it doesn't. Buuuut...I KNOW that he understands what he sees. And I just really think PECS beats on Trevy's strong point. Now to get over my lazy bum 'tude...and start laminating pix for him! *smile*
...danielle
Don't you just love witnessing that they get it? That their little minds work and are wonderful, despite all the stuff going on?! Just makes your heart happy!
"God winking..." Beautiful! I shall keep this in mind and look for the winks when in need.
So happy for you & Trevy!
So great to hear!
Holli
Karen
Way to go Trevor. We're jumping up and down doing the happy dance for you!