Maggie's Communication

This is a video clip that really shows how Maggie communicates to us on a regular basis. You will see her pretending to swim, signing that she wants to sit and signing that she is sleepy.

She's such a precious little doll and I love her so much!

This is why it is hard to let her go out into the public right now. Taking her to church has been great, but it just kills me inside to think of her trying to communicate with people that don't know her. If she is thirsty how will she tell someone?.... if she is hurt how can she tell someone?... if she is afraid how can she tell someone?

We LOVE the new church we have been attending. It really is a place that I feel God desires for us to grow. Maggie has loved going to church and is excited to show us the picture she colors during the service!

I know Maggie is strong. She is a light of God and I know that she will bless many people with her tender personality and gentle love. Just yesterday as we were leaving church Eric recognized one of the ladies that have been with Maggie in her class. We introduced ourselves to her and her family. The very first week we were in church, this lady actually asked us how to sign some words to Maggie. It meant the world to me that someone would take an extra second of their life to ask how they can talk to Maggie. On Sunday she also told us that her youngest daughter just loves Maggie and she always asks if she can go in an help in Maggie's class.

Oh, the tears just welt up in my eyes, and I could do nothing more than hug this loving family! They love Maggie and I feel so very encouraged by that...