Heaven's Very Special Child

By: Edna Massimilla

A meeting was held quite far from earth
"Its time again for another birth."
Said the Angels to the Lord above,
"This special child will need much love.

Her progress may seem very slow
Accomplishments she may not show
And she'll require extra care
From folks she meets way down there.

She may not run or laugh or play
Her thoughts may seem quite far away
In many ways she won't adapt
And she'll be known as handicapped.

So let's be careful where she's sent
We want her life to be content.
Please Lord, find 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 a stronger faith and richer love.

And soon they'll know the privilege given
In caring for their gift from heaven.
Their precious charge so meek and mild
Is heaven's very special child.


Diona's older sister, Angelina found this poem and was so touched by it, that she created a large painting featuring the poem and Diona's image, titled "Heaven's Child". Angie won First Prize in her school Art Show for her creation and we proudly hung it above the mantel in our living room.