For Baili Bug.

· A Poem Someone shared with me about having a Child with Special Needs in My Twins Group Forum. I found it all so true.

This post is for My “Baili Julia Ideker” you will always be my baby and my strength no matter who gets in our way. I will fight for you to the end.

For, within each day...
We may have every strength and weakness of our own tested
We will have to fight and advocate for our children
We will choose to protect our integrity and theirs
We will stand firm amongst criticism and in our beliefs
We can choose to embrace their uniqueness
We will love them with every part of our being
We can find renewed hope and strength
We can find peace and love where there may not have otherwise been
We may cry, grieve, and mourn what we can not, or do not have
Yet, we can choose to celebrate, value, and appreciate what we do!


For most of us, we face our lives enmeshed with a special needs child with an incredible amount of strength and courage. We count our blessings, we realize the frailty and preciousness of life, we find wings we may have never had, and we, in the end, inspire others and show our children amazing and unconditional love. We climb a tough mountain, for sure... but, the tougher it is, the steeper it is, the more hurdles we encounter on the way, the more we appreciate the view from the top. We have seen and learned things most people don't get a chance to. We value differences, validate each other, and know a love and appreciation deeper than most!


To all the moms (and dads!) out there who embrace their child with special needs and love them in such a unique way...

I applaud you and praise you for your unique sacrifice!
I want you to feel my arms wrapping around you with a tremendous THANK YOU HUG!
I hope you keep dreaming, keep loving, keep sharing, keep finding hope and strength.
I wish for you to reach out and help others learn from your struggles and connect with the world in a way you never dreamed possible!


This was written from a Mom in my Speical Needs twin group. I read this today and every ounce is our life with Baili. Baili my darling, we will never give up and you will make it. I guarantee it. We all love you too much to even ever dream differently. We love you Baili more than you could EVER IMAGINE possible!!!!


With Love,
Your Momma and Sissy Kirra and Family