How do you know what Benny Boy wants/needs? People often notice us communicating with Benny, and fetching something for him, or nodding our head yes or no, yet he didn’t speak a word. “How do you know what he wants?” I’m often left a little blank, and I stop and think, how DO I know what he needs?  He tells me so many things right in front of people that it’s sometimes downright hilarious!  First off, we have taught him a little sign language.  We teach him a sign the correct way.  He shivers and shakes in anticipation when he sees...

  Angel Eye Benny He’s my Bubby.  He has angel eyes that sparkle and shine.  When his verbal skills to form actual words are not a part of his life, his eyes tell me many stories.  He says exactly one entire word verbally.  It’s MOM!  It makes me feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy.  Every morning when his amazing daddy gives him a bath, he asks right away, “Mom?”  This kid melts me! Back to the angel eyes and the tales they tell.  I can read these eyes like they are a part of my soul.  My God intended...