"Benjamin" - Missoula, MT      (Submitted by Priscilla, Benjamin's mom)

Hi! My name is BENJAMIN, I am 5 years old. My birthday is September 13. My Mom and Dad are great and I have the best sister any one could ever want. She is one of my greatest teachers. I learn a lot from her. Her name is Maggie. I don't say a lot of words yet but I know one day I will say Maggie's name! The main word I say is Mom. She is the other main person in my life.

Mom is always there for me! I love to be cuddly a lot and I love to cuddle with her. And then there is my Dad. He is great! He rough houses with me a lot and I love that! The more he puts me up on his shoulders, tickles me and just plain treats me like a boy, the more I like it.

Everyone in my family means so much to me. There are so many people that have come into my life to help me. I have speech therapy once a week so I can learn how to talk. I have a great person trying to help me with that, her name is Cindy. I have physical and occupational therapy too. Diane is my physical therapist. We do a lot. I love to go outside to play. Diane & I go outside and she helps me to ride a bike and to swim. We do a lot together.

Then there is my occupational therapist, Ann. I really like her! She helps me learn how to use a fork and a spoon. The best part of that is I get to eat watermelon and good stuff with Ann. Then we play a lot so I can learn how to do things on my own. But there are so many people that I meet and love, these are just a few. My mom and I always have talks. She tells me how special I have made their life. She tells me how they were so lucky that God chose them to love and care for me. See you at the Buddy Walk!