And....This Made All of the Difference
A meeting was held quite far from earth
“It’s time again for another birth”
said the angels of the Lord above.
This special child will need much love,
His progress may seem very slow;
accomplishments he may not show.
And he’ll require much extra care
From all the folks he meets down there.
He may not laugh or run 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 this special job for you.
They will not realize right away
The leading role they’re asked to play.
But with the child from above,
Comes stronger faith and richer love.
And soon they’ll know the privilege given
in caring for this child from heaven-
Their precious child so meek and mild
is “heaven’s very special child”.
I found this poem in a christian book store shortly after
we brought Katie home from the hospital. Now what you don't know about me is that I'm 6'-5" tall, 210lbs.excellent conditioning
and tough as nails. When I approached the cashier the store manager asked if I was o.k. because I had tears just streaming
down my cheeks. Before having Katie, I vowed never to cry from the time my mother died when I was seven years old; I didn't
even cry at her funeral and I never did show any emotion but anger until I made a very solom promise that if Katie could
live and I could have Katie in any condition that she would be in; I would care for her as the best parent that I could be
for the rest of my life.
People notice the bond that I have with my wife and children
and especially Katie.
I know what Katie wants, before she asks. She was an appedage
to me for years as she grew. She's 15 and I still carry her. I advocate for her continuously, I tuck her into bed every night.
I read to her as often as possible. I play with her everyday. Katie is a very happy young lady that continues to exceed everyone's
wildest expectations.
I was labeled "the unrealistic parent", the label then went
away and finally Katie's doctors said, "We don't know why Katie is doing so well. Just keep doing what you are doing."
Katie is one of heaven's special children; and I believe that
Katie came to me to teach me. She has identified my purpose in life, taught me what true happiness is about, (boy was
I off base for years) and set goals out before me that I must fulfill.
Listen to what your child from heaven is telling you;
never, ever give up; and give them another hug from me.
