Oh God, I ask Thee every day for strength
To rise and live through life's uncounted twists.
I never know what's coming, and at length,
I've had to meet this world with fighting fists.
To raise this child is a tricky thing;
To guide her through this mucked up world I've made.
How do I show a child stuck in spring
The world for which I have become afraid?
Please teach me, Master, how to parent her
When what I've known is turned all inside out.
No class nor book could teach me, that's for sure.
They filled me up with judgement-laden doubt.
Oh Glorious God, I thank thee once again
For listening; In Jesus' name, amen.
Author notes
A Prayer for Parents of children with special needs, the "Child stuck in spring" is my daughter that is severely developmentally disabled.
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I think a lot of parents sympathise with you there.. being a parent is hard enough but for your child to be disabled is very difficult. Well written
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beautifully written
what a special mom you must be god gave you a special child and he will lead and guide you and give you all you will ever need may he continue to bless your days with wonder and love wonderful writing god bless -
2nd line: through??? I like you using the word mucked... it gets the anger through without it being explicit. But a very nice prayer, nonetheless! It's a very beautiful poem, even if it's not as deep! Well done!
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thanks for catching that. geez, guess its not my day! oy!
WL
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Lovely
I have three daughters myself, so I feel the fear, too. I think this poem works not just for parents of developmentally disabled children, but for all parents, especially new ones. I interpreted your phrase "a child stuck in spring" a bit differently -- I thought it might refer to the simple way children think when they're young -- in the spring of their lives.
Thanks for writing this -- it's the nicest I've seen so far.
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