Thank you for posting this poem Bridget, I have read it before, but
it always touches my heart to read it again.
I am so thankful to God above for placing our special child with
us. He is truly one of the best gifts God has ever gave me.
Thanks again!
Sharon

--- In cerebral_palsy_support@yahoogroups.com, "Bridget"
<bridget.1@...> wrote:
>
> One of my "Myspace" Friends posted this poem that her grandmother
> had found on her church newsletter. I think it's wonderful!
>
> Heaven's Very Special Child
>
> A meeting was held quite far from the Earth
> It was time again for another birth.
> Said the Angels to the Lord above
> This special child will need much love.
> His progress may be very slow
> Accomplishments he may not show
> And he'll require extra care
> From folks he meets down there
> He may not run or laugh or play
> His thoughts may seem quite far away
> So many times he will be labeled
> different, helpless and disabled.
> So lets be careful where he's sent.
> We want his life to be content
> Please Lord, find the parents who
> Will do a special job for you
> They will not realize right away
> The leading role they are asked to play
> But with this child sent from above
> Comes stronger faith and richer love
> And soon theyll know the privilege given
> In caring for their gift from heaven
> Their precious charge, so meek and mild
> Is heaven's very special child.
>
> Bridget
> www.prestonslife.com
>