Thank you, Penny_Lane. Your kind words have made my day.
That visit with my son was one of the happiest memories of my life.
He hasn't repeated his utterance since that time. This isn't surprising; it is highly unusual for him to initiate any sort of spontaneous communication that does not involve him requesting something -- that rarity makes his utterance even sweeter. Even if he never says it again (and it is quite possible he won't), just knowing he said it once is enough to lift my spirits every time I think of it.
Thank you for your prayers on our behalf; all such are much appreciated.
Joy,
Lynn