HEAVEN'S VERY SPECIAL CHILD

A meeting was held quite far from Earth!
It's time again for another birth.
Said the Angels to the Lord above
"This Special Child will need much love.

His progress may be very slow,
Accomplishments he may not show.
And he'll require extra care
From the folks he meets down there.

He may not run or laugh or play;
His thoughts may seem quite far away.
In many ways he won't adapt
And he'll be known as handicapped.

So let's be careful where he's sent.
we want his life to be content.
Please Lord find the parents who
will do a special job for You.

They will not realize right away
The leading role they're asked to play.
But with this child sent from above
comes stronger faith and richer love.

And soon they'll know the privilege given
In caring for their gift from Heaven.
Their precious charge so meek and mild
Is "Heaven's Very Special Child."

© Edna Massimilla

Mother of A "Special" Child

When I was young, I'd often say, I'd like to be a mom someday 

While playing with my baby doll, I thought that job's not hard at all 

I'd have a baby, maybe two, a girl in pink...a boy in blue 

Well I grew up and sure enough, I'm now a mom and gosh it's tough 

The baby that was sent to me, was born with disabilities 

At first I'm frightened through and through, there's much to learn 
to care for you 

This wasn't in my plans at all, when I was young and played with dolls 

Your mind and body were so weak, you might not ever walk or speak 

So much special care required, I'm often scared and often tired 

As months and years go slowly by, I smile  a lot but sometimes cry 

To watch you grow and not complain, though you endure your share of pain 

Oh, how I'd hold you and I'd pray, that you'd be healed and whole someday 

But I knew that was not to be, not physically or mentally 

And so I taught you best I could, your progress wasn't very good 

But then one day I realized, as I gazed into your loving eyes 

That I had learned so much from you, determination...courage too 

A love so unconditional, it floods my soul and always will 

I'm proud to say I gave you birth, for you're an angel here on earth. 


 © pansy 1999

Just as the beautiful butterfly spreads it's wings and flies,
these beautiful children, born with disABILITIES, will also 
spread their wings.
Maybe not as you or I would, but these "special" children 
will spread their wings, showing the world the unconditional love that
they possess. They may never reach great heights, but just a 
smile, one word, or a gesture may be a milestone for them.
They may have been born disabled, but they have ABILITIES far
greater than you or I. 
They are so loving, and caring and trusting, and they NEVER judge...
They have a special way of working themselves right into your heart.
They are truly gifts from God, and we can all learn something from 
them.
As some of you know, I have the privilege of working with these
"special" people, and I learn something new from them every day.
They have made my life brighter. They have become my extended family...
So I would like to dedicate this page to all my disABLED friends.