Diane Franklin did not here her son speak for almost 20 years until this holiday season. In 1992, her 18 year old son Simon Ellis was in a horrible car accident because of a drunk driver and he was paralyzed and also suffered brain damage. The doctors concluded that he would never talk again yet he managed to surprise everyone this holiday season.

Simon Ellis who is now 37 years old told his mother he loved her and then even wished his mother a Merry Christmas. Diane Franklin was overjoyed to hear her son speak because the doctors had told her that her son Simon would die in intensive car and he has not said a word for 19 years – since the day of his accident. She couldn’t believe when her son spoke and the doctor’s couldn’t believe it either. Diane is full of joy now because she feels as though her son is coming back.

Doctors say that he was able to speak due to the progress that he has been making lately. They stated that he has had the water drain from his brain to his stomach which was what probably enabled him to be able to speak.  Everyone is thrilled about his drastic improvement and they are now going to help him improve his speech with the help of specialists.

This is such a touching story – probably one of the best Christmas presents that anyone could ever hope for – I just had to share. The family is grateful and thankful that he is coming back and so full of joy.