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Abby decided today that she didn't need our help walking with her walker anymore.  She stood up at it and just took off!  We were both shocked that she just decided she could do it by herself after she'd been so timid.


I have to say, I got kind of emotional seeing Abby do this for the first time.  Although I know she will walk eventually, this is the first time that she has proven she can be independent.  Even if she never walks, she can at least move with a walker.  This is HUGE for her!

This 14th month (yes, tomorrow my girl will be 15 months old!!) has been really great for Abby's development.  In the last month, she has gone from knowing only one sign consistently to knowing 12.  She really studies our hands when we sign and tries to mimic what we do.  Abby has learned how to crawl this last month and is successfully getting into everything now!  And now, right at the back end of the 14th month, she can officially walk with her walker!  I can't wait to see what she'll be doing at the end of 15 months!!
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Susan Willey said…
Awesome!!!
January 21, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Debbie said…
Ditto on the awesome. Go Abby Go!
January 21, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Nina said…
Absolutely beautiful!!!!! Tears of joy. God's little miracle is on the move.
January 21, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Darryl said…
A real miracle unfolding before our eyes. What a testimony! What will we see next?
January 22, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Erin said…
That's my girl!!! Look at her go!! Love it!! - i'm so sad i've been sick all winter and have not been able to see you all :-(
January 22, 2012 at 7:02 PM
Michelle Semanoff said…
I am so amazed and thrilled by the awesomeness of Abby. It is truly a miracle and I am so happy that you are able to witness this with her. Thanks for sharing this with us. I think of you often and pray for you and your family.
January 22, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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