Moms - The Special Needs Version

Good morning!  And happy Mother's Day.

Mom's are a very special group of people that are like absolutely no other.  A mom knows how to surround their children with the love and nurturing that stays with their children no matter where they go.  Mom's fill many, many roles in a single day, from earner, to chef, to house cleaner, Tudor, and driver.  Their hard work may be appreciated, but probably never quite as much as it should be.

My wife is a special needs mom.  I believe there should be a special place in heaven for special needs moms like her.  Or at least a special bathroom in heaven for them.  One where they can soak in a warm bath, with a TV on the wall, and a robot to rub their feet. There would even be an optional wine dispenser on the shower wall.  It's the least we can do!

Robin has been everything that a mom should be.  No matter what the situation was with Tyler, she never stopped loving him.  She would never think of it.  She put Tyler's needs, and the needs of her family, over all other things.  She endured physical and emotional pain that tested her, but she never broke.  

Now she is mom to our typical daughter.  She is a model for her on grace, humility, and beauty.  The challenges are certainly different with our daughter, and at times just as frustrating, but her dedication never stops.  This time around she also gets to experience the joys of watching her child grow and experience normal things.  Samantha gave her a special present this morning, a cup of dirt.  There was also supposed to be a flower, but someone forgot to tell the flower apparently.  After presenting the almost-flower, Sam gently put her arms around Robin and said "I love you Mommy".  It was sincere and straight from her heart.  It was every bit as beautiful as any flower could hope to be.  

I have one gift wish for Robin...one that she has rightfully earned.  Once we have left this earth, she deserves to spend eternity with her children.  I imagine her spending her time with Tyler, walking and talking, without the bodily restrictions of this world.  Tyler will tell her how lucky he was to have her, and how glad he is to walk by her side.  The physical and emotional pain would dissolve and disappear into dust. 

I sincerely wish all of the moms out there a very happy Mother's Day.  I especially dedicate this post to those moms who have special needs children.  Your tireless love, hard work, and steadfast dedication is not going unnoticed.  Your special pampering room awaits.

Be well and God bless.    Tom