Monday 9 September 2013

We are parents with special powers

"No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change."
Barbara de Angelis

As A parent of a special need child, I realize every day that we have the power in our hands to make or break there lives. Everything we do, and say is impacted on there progress and enrichment in life. Every breath we take, moment we waste, we miss out on getting them that little further.

Power is a dangerous thing we need to make sure we use it wisely and for the right reasons for ourselves as well for our kids. For honorable reasons , not selfish, not to make our stress less or time easier.

P  - Protect and persevere always
O - On every occasion spend moments of value
W - Will power to go on
E  - Encouragement at all times
R  - Right choices for your child

Power - The ability to do something or act in a particular way, esp. as a faculty or quality

We define there quality of life, how they will see the world, friends, learning, obstacles, challenges, love. We have the power to show them that things are possible regardless the obstacles in the way. That the reward is greater cause of the difficulty in obtaining there goals. That life is still beautiful . We create our own world of happiness, and belief in the impossible

I know many see me as the Mom with a child with many disabilities. But i see my girl who will give me a hug not because she may need it then but because she sees i may need it. I see my girl laughing to to the music and the joy of dancing and just letting go and having fun. i see a girl that is grateful for parents that love her and think she is the best daughter in the world. I see a child that has shown me how moments count , cause time flies and how every achievement is a great step in the right direction to her future.

We both have taught each other about life, love and special moments and the power life brings and can take away. The power of never giving up when it seems impossible and the power of a hug when the bad dreams come from the anxiety. The power of unconditional love for your child to keep them going when things get a bit too much. The power of accepting them just the way they are, because they are perfect in your eyes.


We are parents with Special powers . 



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