My Special Girl

We had a meeting with the 5th grade teachers at school Tuesday evening. It was so we would know what would be going on through out the school year. They told us when big projects would be due and what was expected of the students. I didn't expect to feel so sad! I had to work at not crying as I listened to all that would take place knowing that Katy wouldn't be able to do most of it. It breaks my heart to know that she can not come close to doing what most of the other students will do with ease. Don't misunderstand I am so thankful and proud of each new milestone. It's just that the older Katy gets the more apparent her delays have gotten. I worry about how she will feel knowing that she is so far behind. She doesn't seem to notice right now.
Though she struggles to decode the words on the page in front of her getting frustrated easily she is a happy, growing, beautiful girl with a wonderful smile and friendly personality. I am grateful for each new thing she accomplishes and I continue to be in awe of how God chose us to be apart of her life.


Dear Child,You may not know me, but I know everything about you (Psalm 139:1). I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psalm 139:2). I am familiar with all your ways (Psalm 139:3). Even the very hairs on your head are numbered (Matthew 10:29-31). For you were made in my image (Genesis 1:27). In me you live and move and have your being (Acts 17:28). For you are my offspring (Acts 17:28). I knew you even before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1:4-5) and I chose you when I planned creation (Ephesians 1:11-12). You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book (Psalm 139:15-16). I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live (Acts 17:26). You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).