I wrote this for my son on his
1rst birthday
Happy Birthday July 13 , 1999
One year on this earth today ,
Your life has changed me in so
many ways ,
All of the things your little body
endures ,
The Doctors , the therapists
,never a time to rest ,
But you just smile and laugh ,
And seem to know its for the best.
To describe you , my baby boy ,
They use words like disabilities
and special needs ,
I love and accept you for all that
you are ,
But you're so much more to me.
You have taken us down a different
road ,
Than we've ever known before ,
You've taught me to accept
whatever life may throw my way ,
And that you never know , what's
behind the next door.
So , my son , I want to thank you
now ,
For all that you will teach me ,
Thank you for choosing me to be
your Mother ,
And for being here with me.
- Cathryn Mindel