[wingsfree]

I was adopted by the most incredible people, who both have passed on a life time ago. After my Mom died I found this poem, in her room and I want to share it. They fostered mentally retarded children, and the last child was serverly retarded plus other serious problems, real sad, but she wasn't sad at all. There was a reason she came into our lives.

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A meeting was held quite far from earth

"It's time for another birth"

Said the angels to the Lord above

"This Special Child will need much love"

Her progress may be very slow

And she will require extra care

From the folks she meets way down there

She may not run, laugh, or play

Her thoughts may seem quite far away

In many ways she won't adapt

And she will be known as HANDICAPPED

So lets be careful where she's sent

We want her life to be content

Please, Lord find her parents who

Will do a special job for you

They will not realize right away

The leading role they're asked to play

But with this child sent from above

Comes stronger Faith and Richer Love

Soon they'll know the privilege given

In caring for this gift from Heaven

Their Precious Charge so meek and mild

Is Heaven's Very Special Child