When we grow up we think of the big dreams and stuff that we would be. I told everyone that I would be a "bug scientist" also known as an Entomologist. I also wanted to be married with three children and be rich. If you asked me when I was eight years old, the age of my daughter that's what I wanted to be. My daughter dreams of being a singer or drummer like two of her idols in the band P.O.D. She already has one up from me as she has gotten to hang out with her dream band twice. Sonny Sandoval is her biggest idol. Yet as exciting as that is, she also misses out on a lot. Church camp is coming up but unfortunately she will have to miss because of seeing her neurologist. She has had to miss many other opportunities. My son's story will be no different unfortunately.
Yet today when I told her she would miss church camp, she was disappointed but not upset. Almost like she's adjusted to it maybe. Just what life is. Yet we are blessed.
My husband and I began this special needs journey just over eight years ago. Little did we know.... Yet as dark as some days have been and as isolating as others have been, I have no regrets. God created my children and he called us to raise our children. Think of that.
God created our children and God called us to raise them.
Is life all roses? Absolutely not! It's not all thorns either. Words I will always remember from a dear momma. "Our children are precious and rare gems." What do gems do when given the proper light? They shine brilliantly. Polish your gems mommas and give them Light and watch them shine. That is what we are to get joy from in our kids. Life is not what sports they play, grades, perfection, etc. Life is not about how rich we can be, best jobs, house, car, etc. Life is about the joy we find within it.
Let's watch our children shine so the whole world can see the Light within them.
"For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light"
Ephesians 5:8
Blessings!
~ Special Momma ~
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