Breanna has been wanting to earn this horse for about a year and a half now. We told her that it was hers as soon as she started speaking in a classroom setting. Breanna was diagnosed with selective mutism at the age of 6. That is just a fancy way of saying that she is particular about who she talks to. Last week we went to church in a different ward and Breanna participated in the class, speaking when spoken to. That was a huge milestone and earned her her horse.
Breanna has such a fun personality. She loves to tease but at the same time she is ever conscious of the needs of others. She is very caring and loving and a joy to be around. Breanna has no difficulty talking to people who do not expect her to be mute. But those who do, will probably not easily hear her voice. I am always amazed at the amount of control she has over what she says and who she says it to. What a joy and example she is to me. This last week she participated in her primary class in our home ward as well. She is breaking out of her shell.
I love to watch my children learn new skills and gain confidence in the things they are learning. It is such a blessing to be able to teach them and interact with them every day. I love being a stay at home mom - I have the most important job in the world and I love it - even when it is hard!!! I am so blessed.
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