Sometimes I don’t know where to begin…or whether to begin at all. Ever been there?
My brain freeze and total body paralysis occur when I begin to think about balancing the never-ending needs of four sons – three living with a variety of special needs which comprise a spectrum of behaviors and needs…mental as well as physical. Sometimes I think about not beginning the day at all…just staying in bed letting everyone fend for themselves, run rampant.
(Yeah, wouldn’t that make for an interesting blog post? I’m not that desperate for material, yet.)
Something always causes me to begin despite my weaknesses.
I am a spiritual person and God frequently kicks me in the rear to get me going.
Some days He decides to give me a kinder, gentler nudge…
Slowly my bedroom door eases open and a brunette head with a soup bowl haircut peers around the edge…
“Good morning, mom. How are you this morning?”
“Hey, sweetheart. I’m good. Did you just wake up?”
“Yes ma’am. Wanna snuggle?”
“Sure. Climb in and cover up. It’s chilly this morning.”
Then a beautiful face nuzzles nose to nose…gives me a little kiss…and softly says…
“Mom, you are so cute. I love every little thing about you…your eye brows, your sweet nose, your chin, your hands, your heart. I know how much your heart loves me, and my heart loves you that much, too.”
“Know what?”
“What, mom?”
“I love you, and I’m so thankful God sent you to me.”
He skooches over putting his arm around my neck as we begin the gift of this day.
Experts declared that Wil would be non-functional in society.
What if we had listened to the experts?
What if we had not given Wil the opportunity to prove them wrong?
Melody can be found at 5M4SN and at Slurping Life sharing photos and a few words from her special life.
Inspiration is Found in Little Moments…
Pausing for magical everyday moments reminds us that life is really good…even when seconds before we were not feeling the goodness. Have an inspired Tuesday filled little moments that make you happy…….
I smiled while reading this, because if my mom had listened to the so called experts I would not be here today.
The conversation between you and your son uplifted my heart.
What a sweet moment for you two! And I’ve seen many of your wonderful pictures, Melody, but this is my favorite of Wil! Just beautiful!
Non-functional? Whatever does that even mean?
I think there was a post one time about doctors needing to really step up and tell the GOOD things about special needs parenting along with the bad.
Seriously!
Tabitha – I’m glad your mom didn’t listen.
Jenny – Thank you.
Heidi – They meant he was to never walk, talk or have measurable intelligence. Wrong!
Lovely post
Lovely child and lovely mom
Kajoli ~
How sweet. Thank you…he is remarkable and beautiful. Me…just along for the amazing ride.
Wil – it’s a good thing your mom has a good sense about what is good and true in people. Like in YOU.
And I’m so thankful she shares you with us.
I can only hope that one day, my little buckaroo turns out half as amazing as you.
ps: tell that momma of yours I’m still waiting for the Amy Grant post, I hear you guys had FUN!
Oh, man. Trying to not bawl, here! What a sweet boy. I’m all about proving the experts wrong! This reminds me of 1 Corinthians 1:27. I hope you take that as a compliment. Thank you for being an inspiration…both of you!
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