My dearest little children

My precious little ones

You are such a treasure

From up above

You were given to us to

Cherish and too love

I am truly thankful for the

Special gift you are

No other child can take

The place of you.

When Jesus brought you too us

We were filled with  wonder and

awe

As we counted your tiny fingers

And cuddled you oh so tight

Your precious beautiful eyes

And face reminded daddy and

Mommy of Gods abiding grace.

Little did we realize,what trials

Lie ahead

As we stroked your little curls

And Kissed your tiny head.

You seemed to progress normally

Until you were nearly 2      

We realized you  were no longer talking

Or doing  things  that children of 2 or 3

 Normally do.

Our hearts were deeply saddened

When after months turned

Into a year then into 2

When we finally heard the

The words your child has Autism

The words wrung loud and clear

But I was in denial

 As I could not face this

daunting trial. or even

shed a tear

I was in denial

The word Autism I could not hear.

For my heart was filled with sorrow

Sadness and fear

 Until  I realized Jesus was

 standing near

Oh Master, Saviour, Jesus, Lord

I finally cried out loud

I know that you are always with us

I just can't help but wonder

Would we ever hear the words

I love you Mommy and Daddy

From our precious children’s lips.?

Would we ever see them run and play baseball and other games

Kids play..?

My heart was filled with wonder and dismay

Until I heard my Savior say “ hush my child

Listen to my voice “

For I have made a special choice

I chose you to be their voice

Though it won't be easy these precious children

Need you so.

I have a special plan for them you see and need

You to help Me., help them grow.

Give them lots of love and tender care and tell them

About Me

Though you may not think they'll understand,

 Just  Leave that up to me

 For I know their thoughts and feelings

 they cannot express to anyone but

 me

For I am their Heavenly Father

You see . 

Creator of all things

 I have blessed them with a gift

 That the world needs to see

 A gift that will bring new life

And set souls free

 If only you will trust me

 And give them back to me

My Saviour Lord and King I

 I give you every thing these

Children we will  raise and

Give you all our praise

      

Help me to understand the hurting

Hearts filled with uncertainty and fear

Who look upon my children as burdens

 Of doom and despair.

Help me to love them

 With  your perfect love

And show them  these special children

Are gifts from God above

Who need tenderness

And love. Before they are

Murdered and thrown away

For they have a voice that

We cannot hear calling and

Crying  for life so dear

Lord help them there dyeing

By millions each year.

Help us to show them

We care

Laura MacNair