so proud of my little guy

**Sara Noel** · 07-08-2003, 11:45 AM

Zachary's speech pathologist just called me a bit ago to tell me how well Zachary is doing in speech. He attends therapy with another little boy during the summer.
I'm just so proud of this child. He has made so much progress. It wasn't long ago that he couldn't point out a single object in a book. There was a time when his receptive skills were considered to be quite low and his expressive skills were severely impaired.
He continues to completely blow me away with his learning and progress.
It just meant so much to me to have her call me. This is the same pathologist who very first evaluated him just before he was 2 yrs old. We had so many concerns then on whether he would ever gain speech at all and honestly didn't know what the future held.
He has leaped hurdles and I couldn't be more proud of this child. I don't know what the future holds, but I can say that I have so much faith in his potential.

**homesteadmamma** · 07-08-2003, 11:51 AM

What a wonderful encouraging post to read this morning Sara. I always love reading how our kids are doing and the hurdles they are jumping. Its an incredible testament to their spirits, to their parents and to the special people who work with them.

Zachary has definitely jumped many hurdles and its incredible to see how far he has come. WTG Zachary.

**guest2** · 07-08-2003, 11:57 AM

Sara,
I'm so glad you shared this with us! Your little guy is going to do great in his life, just watch him continue to grow and shine!!!!

**mrscornbread** · 07-08-2003, 12:01 PM

Congratulations Zach and Sara. Keep at it, all things come in God's own time, not ours, somethimes in the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives we forget that. I pray for many more blessings for your family.

**Darlene** · 07-08-2003, 01:55 PM

A mothers love for her child is a beautiful thing indeed. Many amazing wonderful changes ahead.
Thanks for sharing that with us Sara.

**paelthom** · 07-08-2003, 01:56 PM

Congratulations to Zachary

I believe that his wonderful home environment has contributed greatly to his improvement as well. Congratulations to Sara and Gabe too.

I hope this is just the beginning for Zachary and that his light shines bright and loud.

pat

**voodidit** · 07-08-2003, 02:38 PM

Congratulations! Continue to have faith and things will only get better!

**heavensent_7** · 07-08-2003, 03:03 PM

I think this is a wonderful, uplifting and encourageing post full of Love for your son Sara.

I have difficulty putting into words how I feel about special needs children and the hurdles they have to face with courage and the way they overcome them - they astound me constantly.

Congratulations on reaching another goal with your little one and I hope he will continue to cross many others

**Missy** · 07-08-2003, 03:30 PM

What a wonderful piece of news!!! WTG Zachary!!

**Mom23boys** · 07-08-2003, 05:27 PM

Way to go Zachary in jumping over those hurdles! I am sure he will continue to make great improvements because he has such a loving family to support him.

**Katybird** · 07-08-2003, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by mrscornbread
all things come in God's own time, not ours, somethimes in the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives we forget that.

I could not agree more. I have to stop and remind myself that sometimes.

Congratulations on Zachary's wonderful progess. He has a bright future ahead of himself. My favorite Bible verse is:

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

That is so true. I know that God has big plans for Zach.

**SewCrafty** · 07-08-2003, 08:42 PM

Congratulations Zachary!

Between you, Gabe, his teachers and Zachary himself, he is going to keep on giving you all wonderful surprises!

**PrairieRose** · 07-09-2003, 12:30 AM

What a blessing. So often we only hear the negative things and it's just so wonderful to hear something so special and positive. I would agree that this is a huge testament to what love and faith can do.

**simplemom** · 07-09-2003, 12:59 PM

Sara, I'm so happy for your little boy, Zach.

It must have brought you much joy to see him progress like this. I wish him much more little victories in the futur! With you and your dh, I'm sure he will become a fine young man.

Congratulations to Zach!