Heaven's Very Special Child

A meeting was held quite far from Earth
It's time again for another birth
Said the angels to the Lord above
This Special Child will need much love.

Her progress may be very slow,
accomplishments she may not show,
and she'll require extra care
from the folks she meets down there.

She may not run or talk 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 the 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.

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.

-By Edna Masionilla
adapted by Elisa Taylor