If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
It seems like more and more people I know have kids who are either special needs or just needing some special medical or educational care. I work with children, all of who have different needs, and I have a talented and beautiful daughter who has special needs uniquely her own. It’s tough seeing your child struggle but God is there every step of the way. God also thinks YOU are very special as He gave that child to you and only you. I don’t know about you, but I consider that a huge honor. He trusts you and supports you, as this poem someone gave me years ago attests. It made me feel better way back then, and it still does to this day. Here’s hoping it helps whoever else needs it.
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 child will need much, much love
His progress may seem very slow
Accomplishments he may not show
And she’ll require extra care
From the folks she meets way down there
He may not run or laugh or play
His thoughts may seem quite far away
In many ways she won’t adapt
She might be known as handicapped
So let’s be careful where he’s sent
We want his life to be content
Lord find the parents who will do
A very special job for You
They may not realize right away
The special 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 this gift from heaven
Their precious charge, so meek and mild
Is heaven’s very special child.
Beyond Words 