Savannah came home yesterday with this recognition. She was so excited! I wasn't surprised. Savannah has always loved helping people. When she was in preschool, she would come home and talk about this little boy in her class who cried alot and didn't speak. She would say, " I held that little crying boy's hand today." I just thought it was a little boy who was sad and missing his mommy. One day Savannah and I were in Wal-mart and this lady with a boy Savannah's age came up to me and said, "I am Gunnar's mom. Savannah and Gunnar are in preschool together. Gunnar has Autism. I just wanted to let you know that we have prayed and prayed for an angel and this little girl is Gunnar's angel." I could not have been a prouder mom! I later learned through Savannah's teacher that Gunnar had not let anyone close to him, much less hold his hand, until Savannah. He was drawn to her and she was able to help him calm down. Savannah helped out with Gunnar's speech therapy as well. Gunnar was also an angel for Savannah that year.
At the beginning of this week, Savannah came into the kitchen and said, "my back hurts so bad." I asked what she had done. She said, "It must be from stretching back to help that little boy who can't ever get his pack opened!" I laughed and told her she might need to change her position when she is helping him. I love her sweet personality and how she loves to help others.
