Jericho Riley Emmanuel Roush was born Oct. 8, '02.
UPDATE:Jericho has a new puppy!
Oct. 10, 2005 ~ Jericho's 1st day of school.
I Am The Child
I am the child who cannot talk.
You often pity me: O see it in your eyes.
I marvel at your frustration,
I do not give you rewards as defined by the world's standards....
I am the child who cannot talk.
He's four years old now. Jericho has developmental apraxia
of speech and a few sensory issues. But, other than
that he's a pretty normal kid. He is so adorable
and a blessing to this family. He likes reptiles, trucks,
and farm animals. I couldn't imagine life without his
beautiful smile!
He named her Flower. You can visit her site by clicking
HERE.
Author unknown
You wonder how much I am aware of ....
I see that as well. I am aware of much....
whether you are happy or sad or fearful,
patient or impatient, full of love and desire,
or are just doing your duty by me.
knowing mine to be far greater
for I cannot express myself nor my needs as you do.
You cannot conceive my isolation,
so complete it is at times.
I do not gift you with clever conversation,
cute remarks to be laughed over and repeated,
I do not give you answers to your everyday questions,
responses over my well-being, sharing my needs,
or comments about the world around me.
great strides in developments that you can credit yourself;
I do not give you understanding as you know it,
What I give you is so much more valuable.....
I give you instead opportunities.
Opportunities to discover the depth of your character, not mine;
the depth of your love, your commitment,
your patience, your abilities;
the opportunity to explore your spirit more
deeply than you imagined possible.
I drive you further than you would ever go on your own,
working harder, seeking answers to your many questions,
creating questions with no answers.
Oct. '05 ~ 3 yrs.
June '03 ~ 9 mo.