Just do it!

“OMG. 2 special needs children! How do you do it? I don’t think I could.”

I hear this comment more than I care to think about. My quick answer is simply, “I just do it.” There is no other choice. I do not have the time or energy for a pity party. I KNOW that, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philipians 4:13. I look at the beautiful faces of my beautiful children, and I thank God for bringing them into my life just as they are.

Not long after we got Tony’s CP diagnosis my mom sent me a poem she came across in the newspaper. I cry every time I read it.

Heaven’s Very Special Child
A meeting was held far from Earth
It was time again for another birth.
Said the angel’s to the Lord above-
“This special child will need much love.
“Her progress may be very slow
“Accomplishments she may not show.
“And she’ll require extra care
“From the folks she meets down there.
“She may not run or laugh or play
“Her thoughts may seem quite far away
“So many times she will be labeled
“’different,’ ‘helpless’ and ‘disabled.’
“So, let’s be careful where she’s sent
“We want her 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 are 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

I am humbled on a daily basis that the Lord chose me and my husband for these special boys, and priceless girl. Many times I don’t understand why, but He did and I am only too happy to serve Him in this way. I look at my children, see their struggles and their triumphs, and I can do nothing but praise my heavenly Father!