As a Momma to a "special needs" child I am so very thankful for all the knowledge, dedication, and experience that the doctors, aids, therapists, and evaluators have. I am also so thankful for the special services he receives.
But there is a part of me...I hope a very small part, that longs for him to be like a normal kid his age. This is the progression of acceptance for this Momma. The difference between us a other parents with children with needs is that we knew going into this particular parenting journey that there would be needs far beyond what our care alone would support. There is that glimmering wish that there won't be as much need as they think, or that there isn't as much damage as they think.
And our baby boy is functioning so very well. He looks and acts very much like and almost 1 1/2 year old would. But those tests and evaluations and doctors say he's delayed in almost every area. And they are right, we see the frustration, the lack of words, and the unresponsiveness.
We pray for our little man and know that he is so very worth it. His future is in the hands of the Almighty and for this we are thankful!
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