Life is unexpected in that often what we expect without question, is the very thing that’s lost. Who knew what Apraxia was before having a child who has it? We sure didn’t. We could have never imagined how something that should come without effort, a child’s voice, can become the greatest effort of all. An uphill battle. A slow moving ship. An unfair reality with patience at the helm of success.

So much patience.

But also so much beauty. A language formed where language lacks. A boy who cannot speak and yet tells us so much. An incredible force in a small, growing body.

So beyond a boy who cannot speak much YET - who is Parker?

Parker is sunshine everywhere he goes. His laugh is infectious. He is as funny as he is loving. He is intuitive and smart. His emotions run deep and his strength is unmatched. He cares deeply for his little brother and there’s no one he’d rather have fun with. He goes by Parker Pie at therapy and P while at home. He gives the absolute best hugs. He’s hard working and pouches sure are motivating. The playground and Target are his favorite places to be and no doubt, his grandparents are his favorite people.

It feels cruel beyond measure for a boy who would have so much to say, not to have the ability to say much at all. But we are so confident he will be able to communicate with words clearly some day and are as proud as can be that he’s come so far already.

We walk for P.

We walk for his voice.

We walk for ALL the children who are deprived the natural ability to speak.

We walk and grieve.

We walk and celebrate.

We walk with hope.

We walk with love.

Please join us in person or in spirit as we walk united for our Apraxia stars.

Keep shining, our sweet P. You are everything to us.

love,
Mom & Dad

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Do you believe, “Every Child Deserves a Voice?”

We do… and we invite you to join our team at the Walk for Apraxia.  By joining our team, you will walk beside us as we celebrate all the Apraxia Stars and support our efforts to raise funds for Apraxia Kids.  With these funds, Apraxia Kids will continue to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech by educating professionals and families; facilitating community engagement and outreach; and investing in the future through advocacy and research.

Unable to walk?  That’s ok!  You can still participate in helping our team meet our fundraising goal by making a donation now.

Together we can accomplish amazing things for our Apraxia Stars.