The transformation of our Elsie during this past year and a half has been astounding. From the nonverbal, frustrated, scared, malnourished spit-fire of a little girl we started with to the spunky yet sweet little girl who can now talk your ear off and loves to sing in her distinctive mono-tone singing voice. We've had a secret ingredient in this transformation... our Ms. Terri. Ms. Terri invested a year of speech therapy into our Elsie and it was the most valuable, free-ing resource for our little girl. When the pair started working together, Elsie would speak 'mama' and 'no'. Which in reality was a pretty accurate snapshot of her life at that point. Through games, and stories, and practicing letters, and learning to move her tongue and forcing her to 'use your words'. Slowly the power of words began to ease the emotional roller coasters, to allow her brain to slow down and express herself.
By the time our Ms. Terri left- she was hands down one of Elsie's most favorite people in the world. Every black SUV belongs to 'Ms. Terri'. A precious lady full of patience, laughter, joy and enthusiasm in watching our Elsie blossom.
WORDS...can not express our gratitude for this gem of a lady!!
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