Re: God picked me to be Haileys mom Woohoo!

June 19, 2008

So touching. So true!

Judie, mom to Christi, 29 , and lots more

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June 19, 2008

Becky

Many years ago, when Tim was diagnosed, I came across a newspaper article

written by Erma Bombeck. This piece made a difference for me, especially when I

had those " Why Me " moments. It goes with exactly what you are saying here. (keep

in mind that this may not be completely politically correct because it was

written over 20 years ago)

I hope you enjoy it....

Mothers of Handicapped Children are Specially Picked

This year, nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children.

Somehow I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting his instruments for

propagation with great care and deliberation. As he observes, he instructs his

angel to make notes in a giant ledger.

" Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint, . "

" , Marge, daughter, patron saint, Cecillia. "

" Rutledge, , twins, patron saint...give her Gerard. He's used to

profanity. "

Finally he passes a name to the angel and smiles, " Give her a handicapped

child " . The angel is curious. " Why this one, God? She's so happy. " " Exactly, "

says God. " Could I give a handicapped child to a mother who does not know

laughter? That would be cruel. "

" But has she patience? " asks the angel. "

" I don't want her to have to much patience or she will drown in a sea of

self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wear off she'll handle

it. " " I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that

is so necessary in a mother. The child I am going to give her has his own world.

She has to make it live in her world, and that's not going to be easy. "

" But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you, " God smiles. " No matter. I

can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness. "

The angel gasps, " Selfishness? Is that a virtue? "

God nods, " If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll

never survive. Yes, here is a woman who 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 know it! I

will permit her to see clearly the things I see...cruelty, ignorance,

prejudice...and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be

at her side every minute of every day, because she is doing my work as surely

as if she were here by my side. "

" And what about her patron saint? " asks the angel, pen poised in mid air. "

God smiles, " A mirror will suffice. "

Subject: God picked me to be Haileys mom Woohoo!

To: MosaicDS

Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008, 9:58 AM

One of my other post made me relize that we are very special people. I

think God hand picked us because we have the ability to truely love and

truely care about what happens to other people. We can put other people

ahead of our own needs and dont have a selfish bone in our bodies. I

really am so grateful God picked me to be Haileys mom. I am so blessed

and I really feel special. Not everyone has the ability to see what a

true blessing our children really are. I tell Hailey everyday she is my

sunshine and the star in my sky. She is my spring flower. She has made

such a huge difference in my life. She has opened my eyes in so many

ways. I am so lucky God gave this little angle to me. I really feel

sorry for the people that dont have the ability to see what a great joy

she is and I am so so grateful God chose me. Hats off to all of us

Mothers that were hand picked by God because of who we are and what we

can give to his little angles. Great job!!!! Sometimes its hard...but

its always worth it.Big Hugs to all my new friends.

June 19, 2008

Oh Kristy, I am sitting here crying my eyes out. That is exactly what

I was trying to say. Part of it anyway. The reason I even wrote it

was not why me but why dont other people(in my family) see what I

see. They are missing out on so much in viewing Hailey the way they

do.I see a beautiful child so funny and full of life. They see the

disabilities. I just dont understand why they dont see what a

blessing she is. I want them to enjoy her the way I do. People can be

so mean but it especialy hurts when it comes from your own family.

>

> Subject: God picked me to be Haileys mom Woohoo!

> To: MosaicDS

> Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008, 9:58 AM

>

> One of my other post made me relize that we are very special

people. I

> think God hand picked us because we have the ability to truely love

and

> truely care about what happens to other people. We can put other

people

> ahead of our own needs and dont have a selfish bone in our bodies.

I

> really am so grateful God picked me to be Haileys mom. I am so

blessed

> and I really feel special. Not everyone has the ability to see what

a

> true blessing our children really are. I tell Hailey everyday she

is my

> sunshine and the star in my sky. She is my spring flower. She has

made

> such a huge difference in my life. She has opened my eyes in so

many

> ways. I am so lucky God gave this little angle to me. I really feel

> sorry for the people that dont have the ability to see what a great

joy

> she is and I am so so grateful God chose me. Hats off to all of us

> Mothers that were hand picked by God because of who we are and what

we

> can give to his little angles. Great job!!!! Sometimes its

hard...but

> its always worth it.Big Hugs to all my new friends.

>

June 19, 2008

I think the problem is that many people have one vision of what people with

disabilities can not do. They think back in " their time " of the one person they

once knew with a disability and they think about how that person (in their eyes)

was unable to be part of society.

It is important for people to realize that NOW children with disabilities are

just like everyone else! They have so many different therapies and resources and

now because parents are raising their children just like they would any other

child, instead of placing them in an institution, these children can and DO grow

up to be great adults!

Look at CariAnn who is about to have a baby! And Christi who is about to get

married!

It is just a matter of educating and advocating. There are still many who wont

get it no matter what you say or do. For those, you just need to wipe your feet

and move on. It is their lose and Hailey is much better off without being part

of their lives. I know it hurts, but it wont always be that way. You will make

friends (You have over 600 here!) and you will be a stronger person for it! As

for your family, send them updates of how great Hailey is doing! Hopefully some

of them will eventually get it!

Kristy Colvin

IMDSA President

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Subject: Re: God picked me to be Haileys mom Woohoo!

To: MosaicDS

Date: Thursday, June 19, 2008, 11:23 AM