A GIFT FROM HEAVEN
"I'm sending you a child " God said, " to take care of
for me.
you'll need patience, and understanding 'cause this child, he cannot see.
you'll learn the beauty of a smile,you see, his learning will be slow.
But with the love that you will give I know that he will grow.
This child will bring you pride and joy with each new thing he learns
though there will be times be brings you worries and concerns.
But you're the kind of parents that I know can make it through.
That is why I'm sending him to the two of you.
The lessons he will teach you not everyone will see,
because he will also have what's known as CP.
His learning will take effort and progress will be slow
but the love and joy he'll bring you few "normal" kid's parents know.
I'm not sending him because you've sinned, nor to punish you,
I'm sending him to you because I know you'll love him too.
This child is a special child I wouldn't place just anywhere,
I want him with a family I know will take good care.
And after searching wide and long the whole world through and
through,
I decided that this gift of love would be sent from Heaven to you."
This poem was submitted by Fran Webb on 11/17/96
E-mail Address fwebb@terranet.net
F.M. Webb 1988
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