Alex is very diligent with her daily exercises and phone calls. We praise her a lot because the changes in speaking are so incredible. Sometimes I just watch her talk because she smiles a lot and is so happy. And she talks like a waterfall.

Monday was her first day of school after two weeks’ holiday. She planned (a challenge), following Patrick’s lead, to tell the class what has changed in her life. Lessons were always a horror for Alex, combined with sleepless nights and lots of crying. She thought carefully about what she wanted to say to the students and the class teacher and was looking forward to giving a speech for the first time. The result was stunning. Everyone was happy for her, the mentor had many questions and could hardly do her lesson. Then the mentor went to the teachers’ room and told all the teachers. Today Alex had English and the teacher had tears in his eyes when he heard Alex speak. I often feel that way too.