The time has come. School starts tomorrow. I sit here with tears. Tears of joy, pride, sadness and fear. I am so happy for Grant and this new chapter in his life and of course I am proud as a peacock of him. He is so smart, so funny, so handsome and so love able. I can't help but be a little sad, though. My baby is growing up. The baby and toddler years have gone. I am now the parent of a school boy - a Tannehill Brave. As any parent, and especially one of a special needs child, I am scared. Will his teachers understand him? Will the kids understand him? Will he be picked on or bullied? Will he make friends? Will he be able to let others know he understands?
So on this night here is my prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for choosing me to be Grants mom. He is a blessing beyond measure. I pray, be with him as he takes this new step. Give him courage. Give him confidence. Give him friends. Lord, help his teachers listen to what he has to say. Listen not only with their ears, but with their eyes and their sense of touch because Grant speaks with his. Lord, let him learn great things. Let him spread his little wings. Let him grow. Lord, I pray you help me to step back so I may see him growing. Give me guidance to be the parent he so deserves. Amen!
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