Precious lives we are entrusted with...

Today, my 2 1/2 year old daughter (who has Rett's Syndrome) put her arms around my neck and squeezed. Then she put her lips on my cheek, and laid her head on my shoulder.

THIS...from a baby that can't walk, can't talk, can't use her hands.

I learned today with certainty that... despite all of the things that she can't do, she CAN love. (and express her love)

YES- the things that she can't do make me terribly sad, (for her) because I know that her life would be much easier if she could do all of those things.

BUT...

I am thinking that honestly, would you rather have a child who couldn't do those vital things that they should be able to do but could express love?

or a child who could do all the things that they are supposed to but couldn't express love?

I know it's kind of late for such deep thoughts but I do have to say...

weeks and weeks of prayers and novenas were answered to me today,

When Ella showed me how much she loved me.

Thank you Ella...

(Thank you God...)

: )

And sweet, sweet, beautiful Ella...Mama loves you soooooooo much too...