The Journey...

Amy is graduating next week. I find it overwhelming, amazing, inspiring, incredible, fabulous, intimidating and very scary. She was just a baby and now she is going to put on the cap and gown she got yesterday. Wow, where did the time go? 

When I was pregnant with her I knew in my heart that she was going to have some challenges. I felt that she was probably going to have the same disability as Sarah and when it was confirmed it was a very hard day. I knew my life was going to change forever and at least had an idea of what it would be like because of Sarah. When she was born with Arthrogryposis I was ready and braced myself for it. God in his grace and mercy had some wonderful surprises for us though. He hooked us up with a fabulous woman in the hospital who told us about some new programs to help financially which changed our life. I had hope. It was liberating.

Amy came home and was a spitfire from the start. This girl had such fire and such determination it blew me away. She has such a spirit of love and she draws people to her. There is an immediate attraction and she pulls you in. I think part of it is her incredible eyes. Eyes are the window to the soul and hers are so compelling. She has faced such immense challenges and overcome them with such grace and humor. Her point of view is a little tilted and sideways but I love it. She likes the offbeat, the humorous. She is smart and always has the quick wit. I am so jealous because she can wiggle her ears.

My sweet and precious daughter is ending this chapter of her life. She has endless possibilities and I know she can do anything her heart desires. She just needs to discover what that is and see where the Lord leads.

Amy, I am proud of you. I am proud to say that "You are my acorn." I love you honey and thank you for the smiles and tears and all the things I have learned from you. You have challenged me. You have taught me. You have loved me. I am blessed to be your mom.

Congratulations Amy. Your journey has only just begun.

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