This is too hard for me

Saturday, February 2, 2008 - st

Having children with disabilities is hard work. Harder than I ever expected life to be. Life as I would have wished it to be was not God’s will. And you know…it’s hard to argue with Him. In school, I was an athlete. I was a long distance runner…someone who would give my best to win and keep moving forward even when I thought I could not. It’s hard for me to understand someone who cannot do that.

For several years after I found out that my children had special needs, I was empowered to learn about and access everything that would help. It has helped; but wasn’t good enough. My kids still have disabilities and still struggle every day. It still breaks my heart…every day. I still find myself, every day, pulling myself together so that I can be a good mother, wife and inspiration to others. I pray to God for strength, wisdom and guidance because I have no clue what to do today or tomorrow.

Traci Castles
Family Voices of Oklahoma

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1. Tracy Mittasch wrote:: I had both my children in the same year! Because of that, and my daughter being born with Prader Willi Syndrome, I have always said I have my own reality/comedy channel in Heaven! As light hearted as that my seem, I still find myself broken hearted and crying by myself some where asking my God, with His sense of humor:), for guidence, strength and wisdom to do the best for BOTH my kiddos. Though I am considered a "mentor parent", I find that helping others in their journey with their child with a disability is just as helpful and theriputic to me as it may be for those I mentor. But, with friends, like Traci and others who live each day with their "issues", you find strength and comfort in knowing you are not alone in this walk. "Friends are the angels who pick you up when your wings forget how to fly..." Tracy Mittasch
February 21, 2008 @ 9:44 AM

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