In this episode Octavia Barrett talks to us about what it means to lean into God while caring for a child with special needs, and the blessings that come from it.  During this podcast she reads us this poem:

 

“You weren’t like other children and God was well aware

You’d need a caring family with love enough to share

And so he sent you to us and much to our surprise

You havn’t been a challenge, but a blessing in disguise

Your winning smiles and laughter

The pleasures you impart

Far out weight the special needs

And melt the coldest heart

We are proud that we have been chosen

To help you learn and grow

The joy that you have brought us

Is more than you know

A precious gift from heaven

A treasure from above

A child who taught us many things

But most of all real love.”

 

I pray this encourages you.