"Our Special Child"

A meeting was held quite far from earth.
It was time again for another birth.
Said the angels to the Lord above-
This special child will nead 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 labled 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 it right away,
The leading role they are 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 change, so meek and mild,
"Is heaven's very special child."

This was a poem written by someone who had a down syndrome child. This was printed in the paper I got at a funeral recently. I can't remember the authors name. I just thought that this would be something good to think about and be thankful for our children no matter if they are what society calls "normal" or "exceptional". Every child is special, and we are given MANY opportunities through EVER child to somehow change the world. Let's do a great job in changing the world, shall we?