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It was so special

178 replies

Stormbraver99 · 25/12/2021 15:35

Just wanted to share this as it made my day.

Christmas Day - just the four of us - me, my 18 year old daughter, 13 year old DS and 11 year old DS. I'm a single mum with no extended family and was feeling anxious about the whole thing.

My 11 year old is non verbal. The only word he says regularly is Mum.
They were all so happy and grateful for the presents I had chosen for them.
My daughter and 13 year old DS kept saying "Thank you", and then as clear as anything I heard another little voice say "Thank you".

I'm going through a really tough time, and hearing him say that just made the day so extra special.
It was just amazing!

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Fendidntdrake · 25/12/2021 15:36

FlowersGrin

Lex345 · 25/12/2021 15:37

How lovely he said this today! Glad your day was extra special!

Palegreenstars · 25/12/2021 15:37

Gorgeous / Happy Christmas. Thank you for sharing X

hashbrownsandwich · 25/12/2021 15:37
Star
SertralineThrash · 25/12/2021 15:38

That's awesome 😍😍😍

Judd · 25/12/2021 15:38

That's so lovely. Really happy for you x

wizzler · 25/12/2021 15:38

What a special thing to happen @Stormbraver99 . Enjoy your Christmas

SheWolfOFFrancee · 25/12/2021 15:38

StarFlowers

BHX3000 · 25/12/2021 15:38

How lovely! This was so nice to read. Merry Christmas OP! Star Xmas Smile

santaclothes · 25/12/2021 15:39

Aww Amazing!! Merry Christmas Thanks

DrSbaitso · 25/12/2021 15:39

My Christmas has been shit, but this made it better. Thank you for sharing. What a lovely story.

Lily019 · 25/12/2021 15:39

Felt a bit teary there! How lovely! Hope you all have a Wonderful Christmas. X

SnapCackleFlop · 25/12/2021 15:39

This made me cry a little bit 🥲 sounds wonderful 💚💐🎄

Nospringchickendipper · 25/12/2021 15:39

It some times it the smallest things in life that give us the greatest pleasure.

percythewitch · 25/12/2021 15:39

Beautiful. Merry Christmas.

Imabitbusyatthemoment · 25/12/2021 15:40

Well that’s just made Christmas. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the rest of your day with your family.

Boopear · 25/12/2021 15:40

Aw, how lovely. That's so special FlowersXmas Smile

2reefsin30knots · 25/12/2021 15:40

Oh, that is so lovely!

FavouriteMug · 25/12/2021 15:40

That is just wonderful - Merry Christmas to you and your family xx

WitchSharkadder · 25/12/2021 15:41

That's amazing, OP and the best gift you could ever receive. I remember my when my non-verbal DS finally spoke and I cried for days.

Merry Christmas to you and yours Xmas Smile

Christmaspuddingmayhem · 25/12/2021 15:42

This is brilliant! Thank you for sharing with us!

mumda · 25/12/2021 15:43

How absolutely fantastic.

Dontbeme · 25/12/2021 15:44

Lovely OP, that's made me tear up a bit 💐

Just10moreminutesplease · 25/12/2021 15:46

That’s so lovely! Merry Christmas to you and your lovely children Star

Sneezein3s · 25/12/2021 15:47

Oh OP your post had brought a lump t my throat and a tear to my eye. That is the true magic of Christmas right there in those two little words! Thank you for posting Smile