Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. This year, nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children. Did you ever wonder how mothers of handicapped children are chosen?

Somehow I visualize God hovering over Earth, selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger.
"Armstrong, Beth; son. Patron saint...give her Gerard. He's used to profanity."
"Forrest, Marjorie; daughter. Patron saint, Cecelia."
"Rutledge, Carrie; twins. Patron saint, Matthew".


Finally he passes a name to an angel and smiles.
"Give her a handicapped child."
The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy."
"Exactly." smiles God, "Could I give a handicapped child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But has she patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it."
"I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has her own world. She has to make her live in her world, and that's not going to be easy."

"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you." God smiles. "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect - she has just enough selfishness.".
The angel gasps - "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a 'spoken word'". She will never consider a 'step' ordinary. When her child says 'Momma' for the first time, she will be present at a miracle, and will know it!"

"I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work, as surely as if she is here by My side."

"And what about her Patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in mid-air.
God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."

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I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.

Life! is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.

As the mother of a special needs child, thank you.

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Thank you !

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Thank- You and Happy Mother's Day to you as well.

Erma Bombeck has some wonderful thoughts. This was one of the great ones.

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That was absolutely beautiful.......

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As a mom who has a child with many health issues I totally understand and sincerely wish you a blessed Happy and Healthy Moms Day with joy, peace, and love and to all here a blessed Happy moms day there is nothing like a mom.... Peace. Catherine

Thank you.

We have a special needs child too.

It isn't what I would have choosen, but I love what we were given.



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Shirley I have always said when I had my son it was like planning a trip to Italy I read all the books learned the language and knew everything I needed to know about Italy. Then when I got on the plane the pilot says we have just landed in China enjoy your trip. Well I always wanted to see China I just don't know a lot about it and I surely don't know the language. It wasn't what I planned but it will still be fun. I hope I am typing this so you can understand. But that is the gist of it.

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I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.

Life! is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.

Yes, I do understand.


I had to learn many NEW things.

Shirley

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I'm guessing you mean this little essay. It's very nice, isn't it?

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my niece was born deaf...now can hear and talk through surgery. this made me cry. i'm sending this to my sister in law.

Thanks so much for sharing that.
We have an autistic son who is so wonderful and funny; I wouldn't change anything about him. The experience of life with him has been so rewarding, and I would have it no other way.

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"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it."

THIS part is so true. Actually all of it is so true as I have a special needs daughter. So I truly relate to what was posted.

I thank you too for the Happy Mother's Day wishes.

Patty

Thanks trouble!! LOL I really did think I came up with that idea but after reading your post I did read that years ago. (Guess that's where i got the great idea from!!!!) How funny is that!

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I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.

Life! is a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.

God Bless You all I know you deal with things that would drive us batty. Your patience is an inspiration to us all.

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