For anyone who has a child with special needs

[suzybeezy]

I read this story and thought I would share.

2 Samuel 9



God’s Gift

A British factory worker and his wife were excited when, after many years of marriage, they discovered they were going to have their first child. According to author Jill Briscoe, who told this true story, the man eagerly relayed the good news to his fellow workers. He told them God had answered his prayers. But they made fun of him for asking God for a child.

When the baby was born, he was diagnosed as having Down’s syndrome. As the father made his way to work for the first time after the birth, he wondered how to face his co-workers. “God, please give me wisdom,” he prayed. Just as he feared, some said mockingly, “So, God gave you this child!” The new father stood for a long time, silently asking God for help. At last he said, “I’m glad the Lord gave this child to me and not to you.”

As this man accepted his disabled son as God’s gift to him, so David was pleased to show kindness to Saul’s son who was “lame in his feet” (2 Sam. 9:3). Some may have rejected Mephibosheth because he was lame, but David’s action showed that he valued him greatly.

 

[suzybeezy]

Thanks for the special pms I've received. I'm glad this has touched some of your hearts.

 

[skipper]

what a perfect story we have been in the process {long} of adopting two sisters one of which has downes syndrome we just got the phone call yesterday that the social workers want us to come down {4 hours away} for our first face to face meeting and to meet the girls. we have been working on this for months, and everyone has been trying to talk us out of it because of the disablity I feel lead with this. so thank you so much for this

 

[suzybeezy]

That's wonderful. If you feel led to do this, then I wouldn't let anyone distract you. If its God's will in your life than you will find rich blessings from it. Yes a child with special needs is alot of extra work, but the rewards are so huge. Every accomplishment is just amazingly precious. And the love those kids have to give is just grand. Please let me know how things progress. I'd love to heard. And if you ever need any support, I'm available.

 

[TruthQuark]

Does one of your kids have special needs? I kinda have a complicated issue with nowhere to turn. I need to find someone somewhere that might be able to help me figure some things out while knowing how and why it's more than confusing to me.

 

[suzybeezy]

Yes, I have two children with special needs - I am available anytime you want to chat. You can even send me a private message.

 

[TruthQuark]

Ok. I'll try that.