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I was all set to write about the debate (Miss Jackson, if you're nasty) and then .this happened: I received a voicemail. One we all dread, my father is in the hospital, in another state, seriously injured, awaiting surgery.
Of all the things I can no longer do, I was the most mystified and least concerned by my inability to speak. I'm an avid reader and a great listener so being quiet (I mean really quiet) didn't seem so bad at first. So when I made the choice to shelve speech therapy in order to focus exclusively on physical therapy it sounded logical. What I didn't foresee was the catastrophe factor, present in every situation.
I'm unable to communicate effectively, in real time. Taking "a vow of silence" sounds noble, but when you need information NOW it's not so great!
My PS understands my garbled attempts at speech and often serves as my less-than-thrilled interpreter. A family emergency is proof (I didn't really need any) that speaking is really important. Or, at the very least, more valuable than I thought.
The PS just told me my dad is on the mend!
I can practice speech rehabilitation with my father.
Maybe speech practice if successful could help the other parts of
ReplyDeleteneuroplasticity? At least be a bellweather for the rest? Trust your
family is well now, our prayers.