Every Child

Each Child is as it should be

There is a plan for everyone and everything

Even when all seems random there is purpose

If a child cannot walk, carry them

If a child cannot speak, find a way to hear them

If a child cannot live, remember them

You can ask why but there is no answer

Accept the now and live for tomorrow

Remember good days especially on bad

Never say you can’t

You can

You will as long as you must

Never give up hope

That is all you have

Enjoy the tiny triumphs

Wish on as many stars as you want

The stars are endless

Hold those you love tight

Tell them when everything is not ok

Accept help, it does not make you weak

It makes you stronger

Never compare your child to others

This is a road thwart with disappointment

Cheer for what your child achieves

Do not feel sad for what they cannot

Know they adore you, unconditionally

You have been chosen because you can

A child’s soul knows no disability

It is as pure as any other

Your child does not know they are different

They will ask why one day,

Answer with the truth,

They are a different type of perfect

When they ask cross that bridge

Do not worry for that time now

Just another bridge in this journey

There are many bridges

Each leads somewhere

Even those that lead nowhere

Nowhere is still a destination

Some over fire some over water

Some stained with tears, others laughter

Hold the rail and walk straight and strong

Keep going, just keep going

Especially when you think you can’t

Find what makes you smile

Tears will come, as will anger

You are tired and your heart is broken

Ypur heart will break again and again

Until the tiny pieces fall like sand through your hands

Surround yourself with friends

They can help you pick up the pieces

Find light in the darkness

You need to open your eyes to find it

It is there, among the tears

In the pieces of your heart

In your child’s laughter

 

 

Kelly Dugan