A Child
A child is like a butterfly in the wind
Some can fly higher than others,
But each one flies the best it can.
Why compare one against the other?
Each one is different.
Each one is special.
Each one is beautiful.
Author Unknown
Special Angel
By Sandy Eakle
As beautiful angels wings were
Flying over the streets of gold,
The baby angels could only
Watch since they weren't very old.
Then one day God stopped to
Talk to a little one without wings,
Just listen to the angels sing.
Confused yet excited the little
One said to the Lord,
"But I'm different from the others
God and not a miracle to behold
"Oh, but yes you are," He said
With a hug and smile on his face.
"You're the greatest gift I can give
And a loving home you will grace.
You mean, tho I'm different and
Will never be beautiful or smart
Someone will want me and give
Me a place in their heart?
"Gee God.....that person must be
Special to be glad to have me,
Cause most folks would frown
And upset they would be.
God said, "your little heart was
Filled with more love than most.
Cause I knew this family would
Love you and hold you real close.
So go my little angel and take
The greatest gift I can bestow.
You're that "special" angel few
People have the honor to know.
I anticipated complaining of a waking baby;
Not of being grateful he's able to wake at all.
I anticipated the wonder of time rushing past,
Not of reflecting on milestones so small.
I anticipated crying at immunizations and bumps while learning his way;
Not of agonizing at more tests, evaluations, and word of more delays.
I anticipated choices over preschool, clothes, and scout troops;
Not of choices between hospitals, specialists, and which support groups.
I anticipated loving him, but enjoying his independence from me soon;
Not of loving him so much I'd want to keep him sheltered in my cocoon.
I anticipated health and perfection when my baby was inside, thinking
Anything less would be tragic;
But now that he is here, my special son had worked some kind of magic.
I anticipated anger and disappointment at this fate;
Not the joy and growth and knowledge that have become mine as of late.
I anticipated something different, that is certainly true;
But that's because I never could have anticipated one I love as much as you.
Kathleen Hoppe; August 1995
JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU HAVE LEARNED
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN LIFE,
SOMEONE SPECIAL COMES INTO IT AND
SHOWS JUST HOW MUCH MORE THERE IS.
author unknown
Because of you, I love a little more. Because of you, I take time to give an extra hug goodbye. Because of you, I live today, before I worry about tomorrow. Because of you, I will fight harder and longer for what I know is right. Because of you, today, I am me.
