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The Special mother

5/10/2015

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Since taking this job three months ago, I have met the most incredible women.  Mothers, sisters, aunties, best friends, mentors, all carrying the very important role of raising children with challenges.  It's not an easy task, speaking from first-hand experience, but we were all chosen for this very special job.  We laugh, cry, scream, and embrace every moment of life with vigor.   

We are lucky.  While our job as a special needs parent is different than other moms' jobs because we have different challenges, but so many more celebrations.  We see ordinary, everyday things as major accomplishments!  We celebrate vocalizations, eye contact, hugs and hi-fives.  Our milestones may take longer coming but they sure taste all the sweeter.  

I found this poem by Erma Bombeck and thought I'd share. 

Happy Mother's Day to all! 



Did you ever wonder how mothers of disabled children were chosen?

Somehow I visualize God hovering over the earth selecting his instruments of propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger.

"This one gets a daughter. The Patron saint will be Cecelia."

... "This one gets twins. The Patron saint will be Matthew."

"This one gets a son. The Patron saint.....give her Gerard. He's used to profanity."

Finally He passes a name to an angel and smiles. "Give her a disabled child".

The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy"

"Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a disabled child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel!"

"But has she patience?" asks the angel.

"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of sorrow and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it. I watched her today, she has that feeling of self and independence that is so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has his own world. She has to make him live in her world and that's not going to be easy."

"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you."

God smiles, "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect - she has just enough selfishness."

The angel gasps - "Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally she won't survive. Yes here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a 'spoken word'. She will never consider any 'step' ordinary. When her child says "Momma" for the first time she will be present at a miracle and will know it. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty and prejudice...and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as if she is here by my side"

"And what about her Patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in mid air.

God smiles "A mirror will suffice".
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    • Program Satisfaction 2024-2025
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  • Programs
    • WORK Programs >
      • WORKS: Mamma Lucia's Falls Grove
      • WORKS: Mamma Lucia's Olney
      • WORKS: Catering Simply Fresh Events
      • WORKS: Farming Internship Hines
      • WORKS: Michaels Milestone Germantown
      • WORKS: Retail Old Navy
    • Large Socials >
      • Large Social: Meghan Rocks
      • Footloose the Musical at Montgomery College Theatre
      • VisArts with UCR Wednesday Nights
      • Large Social: Nationals Baseball Game
    • Small Social Classes >
      • Small Social: Table Talk w/Mama Peace
      • Small Social: Mens' Night Out
      • Small Social: "Let's Read" Book Club
      • Small Social: Coffee Club
    • WE: OASIS Respite (blended needs)
    • Therapeutic & Intensive Needs >
      • Therapeutic: Finding the Artist Within
      • Therapeutic: Music & Movement
      • Therapeutic: Music Rhythm, Blues and Beyond
  • UCR 5K 2025
  • Donors & Partners
  • Activity Photos
    • (Photos) UCR 5K 2025 >
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      • (Photos) UCR 5K Walk & Roll-a-thon
      • (Photos) UCR 5K 2021
      • (Photos) UCR 5K 2023 >
        • (Photos) Inaugural Fun & Games Night 2020
    • (Photos) Holiday Party 2020 >
      • (Photos) Hayride & Bonfire 2022
      • (Photos) Winter Lights Festival 2018
      • (Photos) Cookies & Carols
      • (Photos) Wine Tasting 2018
    • (Photos) Neuro-Diversity
    • (Photos) Weekend Enrichment / Respite
    • (Photos) Therapeutic Art & Music
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