tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542419411538614257.post4915531100038195887..comments2024-03-24T13:47:13.226-06:00Comments on Compatible With Joy-Trisomy18: Good Times and Hard TimesCompatibleWithJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15804848700505881466noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542419411538614257.post-28195098258047531162011-08-23T01:06:37.997-06:002011-08-23T01:06:37.997-06:00Oh here is the one with the phrase about being a b...Oh here is the one with the phrase about being a bit selfish.. :).. Its nice too, by the funny lady: Erma Bombeck<br />The Special Mother<br /> by Erma Bombeck<br /><br />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?<br /><br />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.<br /><br />"Armstrong, Beth; son. Patron saint...give her Gerard. He's used to profanity."<br /><br />"Forrest, Marjorie; daughter. Patron saint, Cecelia."<br /><br />"Rutledge, Carrie; twins. Patron saint Matthew."<br /><br />"Finally He passes a name to an angel and smiles, "Give her a handicapped child."<br /><br />The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy."<br /><br />"Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a handicapped child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."<br /><br />"But has she patience?" asks the angel.<br /><br />"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."<br /><br />"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."<br /><br />"But, Lord, I don't thing she even believes in you." <br /><br />God smiles, "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect - she has just enough selfishness."<br /><br />The angel gasps - "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?"<br /><br />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!"<br /><br />"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 <br />doing My work as surely as she is here by My side."<br /><br />"And what about her Patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in mid-air.<br /><br />God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."<br /><br />http://livingwithtrisomy13.org/inspirations.htm#The_Special_Mother_by_Erma_BombeckThereseseAnnhttp://www.livingwithtrisomy13.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542419411538614257.post-53965561853162517502011-08-23T00:51:33.465-06:002011-08-23T00:51:33.465-06:00Well written, I would actually say to the comment ...Well written, I would actually say to the comment from your neighbor <br /><br />"We have heard of the ministering of angels. It would be interesting to know why your family has been chosen to minister to one of them." <br /><br />I would actually say, Your child Aaron is ministering to us and everyone who meets him. Each and every person who meets your child is moved to check and recheck their own values, beliefs and virtues. You see, we are gifted with these special souls for the powerful mission of love they can offer. God in his infinite wisdom not only knew we could handle this, but with great love also give us many Graces for the Journey. We just have to be open to carry the cross on those most difficut days. And thankfully the JOY outweighs the sorrow... One of my favorite poems is this one... it talks about being a bit selfish... and thats ok.. we also need that from time to time. To be ourselves, as we love and care for our Angels. http://livingwithtrisomy13.org/inspirations.htm#HEAVENS_VERY_SPECIAL_CHILD <br />HEAVEN'S VERY SPECIAL CHILD<br /><br />A meeting was held quite far from Earth!<br />It's time again for another birth.<br />Said the Angels to the LORD above,<br />This Special Child will need much love.<br /><br />His progress may be very slow,<br />Accomplishments he may not show.<br />And he'll require extra care<br />From the folks he meets down there.<br /><br />He may not run or laugh or play,<br />His thoughts may seem quite far away,<br />In many ways he won't adapt,<br />And he'll be known as handicapped.<br /><br />So let's be careful where he's sent,<br />We want his life to be content.<br />Please LORD, find the parents who<br />Will do a special job for you.<br /><br />They will not realize right away<br />The leading role they're asked to play,<br />But with this child sent from above<br />Comes stronger faith and richer love.<br /><br />And soon they'll know the privilege given<br />In caring for their gift from Heaven.<br />Their precious charge, so meek and mild,<br />Is HEAVEN'S VERY SPECIAL CHILD.<br /><br />By John & Edna MassimillaThereseAnnhttp://www.livingwithtrisomy13.orgnoreply@blogger.com