I have a 8 yo son who is severely developmentally delayed. I always worried I would have a downs child or an ill child when I was younger. I worried…would I resent them, would I be angry, would I not want them? When my son was 15 mos old we realized he was not crawling like he should, or walking, talking, etc. we worried it was muscular dystrophy or a myopthay. We have been through all testing and we have no answers but you know what? It doesn’t matter! Physically he is healthy. Emotionally he is the happiest child I have ever met. He can’t speak, he gets frustrated, he is challenging, but he is also funny, and loves to play with toys, and hang out with his family, he loves animals, and swings, he loves to laugh. His life is full and he brings joy to others. How many people make poor choices and bring misery to others or do nothing with their lives and yet we don’t question the value of their lives? Why do some think it’s ok to devalue a spirit trapped in a imperfect body as a life unworthy of living? I’m so thankful today for all the other special spirits being saved! Parents may think they can’t handle it, they won’t want them, they may resent them. I’ve talked with parents who found via ultrasound if that’s how they felt and yeah they did. Anger, a lot of anger, but once you meet the child you can’t help but love them. They are amazing, they have a purpose. I was lucky because my sons issues were sprung on me when he was a toddler. Worry and fear of him being ill outweighed any chance for other feelings because I already loved him so much and couldn’t imagine my life without him. He drives me crazy some days but he is so worth any challenges.
God bless you and your daughter! We sent the most special spirits, I’m very religious and I believe their spirits are protected from evil trying to entice them to sin. They are so innocent and I believe we were given them specially to protect. I almost feel sorry for parents who abuse that because I think they will face harsh judgment and guilt someday. I pray I can protect him sufficiently from this world. He is non-verbal so I am extremely cautious of who can be alone with him.
My daughter is non-verbal as well. We are Christians too. We pray over my daughter every night for Jesus to protect her. She has a unique ability of sensing evil in people and in general and we use that to our advantage. Funny story, she got kicked out of her school for being violent. She never used to be violent. I started investigating my theory of her sensing evil and determined that the school was haunted, hence her violet outbursts. My wife spoke to an ex janitor who said doors would open & close on their own at night when he was the only person there. She got moved to Easter Seals and she is doing wonderful. Just as our Lord gives a blind person acute hearing skills and intuition, He also gives our special children unique abilities. We just have to figure it out. I have ended friendships and acquaintances due to their view that my daughter is useless and doesn’t contribute to society. Yes, they actually would say that to me. Those people are lost, but I pray for them still. Oh, I can go on and on. I bet you could too!😉
Oh wow! That’s amazing! And yes definitely 😆 So far my sons unique ability is to be so freakin happy. My 15 yo is basically Aspergers and doesn’t handle him so well, he has been mean to him over the years and one day he cried worrying his younger brother hates him. I told him that I’m pretty sure his brother is incapable of hating anyone and he likes to mess with his older brother. He is just so genuinely innocent and happy like a toddler or baby. He finds joy in the simplest things and I absolutely love it.
I have a 8 yo son who is severely developmentally delayed. I always worried I would have a downs child or an ill child when I was younger. I worried…would I resent them, would I be angry, would I not want them? When my son was 15 mos old we realized he was not crawling like he should, or walking, talking, etc. we worried it was muscular dystrophy or a myopthay. We have been through all testing and we have no answers but you know what? It doesn’t matter! Physically he is healthy. Emotionally he is the happiest child I have ever met. He can’t speak, he gets frustrated, he is challenging, but he is also funny, and loves to play with toys, and hang out with his family, he loves animals, and swings, he loves to laugh. His life is full and he brings joy to others. How many people make poor choices and bring misery to others or do nothing with their lives and yet we don’t question the value of their lives? Why do some think it’s ok to devalue a spirit trapped in a imperfect body as a life unworthy of living? I’m so thankful today for all the other special spirits being saved! Parents may think they can’t handle it, they won’t want them, they may resent them. I’ve talked with parents who found via ultrasound if that’s how they felt and yeah they did. Anger, a lot of anger, but once you meet the child you can’t help but love them. They are amazing, they have a purpose. I was lucky because my sons issues were sprung on me when he was a toddler. Worry and fear of him being ill outweighed any chance for other feelings because I already loved him so much and couldn’t imagine my life without him. He drives me crazy some days but he is so worth any challenges.
God bless you. My daughter has Down Syndrome. She is loved by so many! Is she a challenge? Of course, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
God bless you and your daughter! We sent the most special spirits, I’m very religious and I believe their spirits are protected from evil trying to entice them to sin. They are so innocent and I believe we were given them specially to protect. I almost feel sorry for parents who abuse that because I think they will face harsh judgment and guilt someday. I pray I can protect him sufficiently from this world. He is non-verbal so I am extremely cautious of who can be alone with him.
My daughter is non-verbal as well. We are Christians too. We pray over my daughter every night for Jesus to protect her. She has a unique ability of sensing evil in people and in general and we use that to our advantage. Funny story, she got kicked out of her school for being violent. She never used to be violent. I started investigating my theory of her sensing evil and determined that the school was haunted, hence her violet outbursts. My wife spoke to an ex janitor who said doors would open & close on their own at night when he was the only person there. She got moved to Easter Seals and she is doing wonderful. Just as our Lord gives a blind person acute hearing skills and intuition, He also gives our special children unique abilities. We just have to figure it out. I have ended friendships and acquaintances due to their view that my daughter is useless and doesn’t contribute to society. Yes, they actually would say that to me. Those people are lost, but I pray for them still. Oh, I can go on and on. I bet you could too!😉
Oh wow! That’s amazing! And yes definitely 😆 So far my sons unique ability is to be so freakin happy. My 15 yo is basically Aspergers and doesn’t handle him so well, he has been mean to him over the years and one day he cried worrying his younger brother hates him. I told him that I’m pretty sure his brother is incapable of hating anyone and he likes to mess with his older brother. He is just so genuinely innocent and happy like a toddler or baby. He finds joy in the simplest things and I absolutely love it.