"My Own Special Angel"
by Norma Henneke
1977
As we walk to your classroom my heart swells with
pride
for the children all run to you to walk by your
side.
They hug you and greet you; they all seem to know
just how much you need them and love them all
so!
You march down the big hall with
your most grownup stride
and turn and wave bravely, "Bye,
Mommy! Bye-bye!"
Such a big girl, my Misty! You
give life your best
though sometimes even the smallest
thing can be a big test;
like struggling to run just as fast
as the others
or trying your best just to
straighten your covers;
things like coloring, swinging or brushing your
hair.......
Sometimes Mommy feels that it just isn't
fair!
Once late at night as I lay in my
bed
I cried just to think what a little girl had
said:
"Why's Misty so dumb? Can't she
talk? Can't she run?"
I said, "Please be nice to her,
please don't make fun.
See, God didn't make her as perfect
as you
And I think he would want you to
help her, don't you?"
She shook her head slowly and gave a small smile.
She had understood perfectly and
that made it worthwhile!
Yes, sometimes it hurts and I don't
understand
How God could have done this as part of His
Plan.
Yet each time I hold you or we kiss
goodnight,
I know in my heart He did everything
right!
You're my own Special Angel, and how lucky I
was
To be chosen by God to receive your sweet
love.
My own Special Angel, sent straight from
above!
