A Great Poem

I had to share this poem written by Tricia Proefrock.  I love it!




Dear mommy,


I have felt your tears, falling on my face.

... Someone else might think they are tears of sadness, because of what I can't do.



... I KNOW DIFFERENT.



I know those tears pour from your heart out of gratitude for me, because of what I CAN do : I can love everyone in the purest form possible. Unconditionally. I can be judged, but will never judge in return. I know different because I feel, in your hugs and kisses, that I'm perfect just the way I am.



I have seen you hang your head down in shame, when we go out on adventures.

Someone else might think you are ashamed of having a child like me.



I KNOW DIFFERENT.



I know you are ashamed of the grown-ups who ignore me, yet talk happily to all the other children. The grown-ups who won't look you in the eye, but stare at me, when they think you don't see. I know different because I've seen the many, many more times you have raised your head up high, with pride, because I'm yours. : )



I have heard you whispering desperate prayers at night. Someone else might think you are asking God to make me a typical kid.



I KNOW DIFFERENT.



I know you are thanking Him that I got to be here, with you, for another day- exactly how I am. I know different because I have heard you ask me never to leave you. And I have heard you cheer for me, every single day of my life- you tell me I don't need to be typical to be amazing, I just need to be here.



I know you have a big job, taking care of me.

I know your body hurts, because I'm getting so big.

I know that more than anything, you want to hear me say your name.

And I know you worry that you aren't good enough, and that you will fail me.



BUT I KNOW DIFFERENT MOMMY.....



I know that even on your worst days, you will always be enough for me, and I will always love you more than you know. ♥