God gave me a blessing when I gave birth to my daughter Jo-An. While all of my children are blessings, my daughter Jo-An is different because of her disabilities, and God has humbled me in the process. I realize that she is a blessing because she is a child of God and is fit for use in God’s kingdom regardless of her disabilities. As a mother, I sometimes feel overwhelmed because I have gone through years of heartache; however, that does not negate the fact that she was and still is a blessing. I am trusting God as I wait on Him.
As I wait, I will surrender to my father’s will, remaining at peace with myself regardless of what I experience from day to day. I will be patient, loving, humble, unselfish, and walk like Jesus, who sacrificed His life for humankind, giving everyone an opportunity to receive salvation and the gift of eternal life. Because I am human, my feelings get in the way.
I would love to hear from other mothers who are experiencing similar feelings. Please comment to this blog post and join me in prayer even if you do not have a special needs son or daughter. I look forward to hearing from you. May God bless you and your family.