Heavens 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 special child will need much love.” 

His progress may, seem very slow,
Accomplishments he may not show
And he’ll require extra care
From the folks he meets way down there.

He may not run or laugh 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 is sent,
We want his life to be content.
Please, Lord, find the parents who
Will do a special job for you.

They will not realize right away
The leading 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 Heavens very special child.

Anonymous “Community Voices” August-September, 2001

This poem was in a publication I read at work.  I am a social worker assisting families with children with disabilities.  I really was touched by this poem.  Sometimes it is hard to do my job, it makes me worry so about my children.  I am very lucky that all three of my children are developing well and are healthy.  

It is incredibly hard on me when a child on my caseload dies.   It makes life seem so unfair.  Or a little one already disabled gets cancer, etc.   But most families are so incredible strong and dedicated.  They are amazing.  They make the job all worth it

My nephew is diagnoses with Autism, so we are always learning new lessons from him.   Be it in my personal life or work I am always amazed by the little ones!  They have so much to teach us about life, if we just take the time to realize the lesson.