Ricki's view on English (and herself)

[rickismom]

[all the following was said in Hebrew. Riki doesn't really know Enlish (just a few words she understands)]

Ricki saw me typing a reply to a post here, now, in English. She asked "Why are you writing in English?" I said "Because I am writing to people who speak English..."

-Ricki: I don't (know) English. It is hard. I have Down syndrome and it is hard for me to learn. There are girls with Down syndrome. And girls not Down syndrome. I (have) Down syndrome.

This was said with confidence. I was floored! Before they start English classes in third grade, I'll have to do her a brainwashing on her ability to study English!

[Emilysmom]

Wow Ruth.......that is some GREAT communicating and understanding by Ricki. Keep praising Ricki on how well she is learning English. I think she's doing great!
Susan

[shellk]

Ruth,
That is sweet...She has an understanding of things....I myself think it would be hard to learn Hebrew...

Michele

[Cathy]

AWWWWWWW how cute is that? THanks for sharing this with us and hug that angel of yours for us!

Cathy

[momofrussell]

WOW, to think how well our children can comprehend when sometimes we don't know what they ARE comprehending is AMAZING isn't it?!!! YEAH for Ricki on conveying her feelings to you! She doesn't realize yet but she will do JUST fine in learning English!!!

Hugs to you and Ricki!

A.

[Alice]

Ruth,
Tell Ricki that there are boys and girls with DS and they can learn English and Hebrew and lots of new and difficult things.
I wish Ricki to have great success in English!
She sounds so sweet!
Hugs,
Alice

[Robin]

I sure wish I could meet Ricki some day! She sounds like one very cool and confident young lady! And smart to boot! hugs to you both!!!!!
Robin
PS she is already smarter then I am, she knows a few words of english and I know none in hebrew!