Three years. It's not all her life.
That's how long I have known her. She literally burst into our lives that day. That day - 3 years ago - I didn't know anything. About her. About the next three weeks, three months, three years. About a lot of things.
I didn't know what kind of a sister she would be.
I didn't know what she liked to eat, when she took a nap (she didn't!) or where she was developmentally. I didn't know about how hard the next 2 1/2 years would be.
I also didn't know about the depth of joy and forgiveness one little, tiny heart can hold. About true, under the skin, into the deepest part of your soul transformation.
I KNOW her now.
I know her likes and dislikes. I know what upsets her and what soothes her. I know the sounds she makes in her sleep. I can tell the difference between her "fake" cry and true distress. I know her favorite toys, tv shows and foods. I know her heart.
No one could have foreseen this transformation except the one who Created her - who knit her together in her mother's womb, who knows every hair on her head and calls her by name. She is fearfully and wonderfully created - perfectly designed to be exactly who she is. The world may see someone who is less than "whole" - but we see a masterpiece covered with the fingerprints of God.
We know her. We love her.
Once again your words ring so true with my own life journey....thank you for expressing the beauty and the reality.
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ReplyDeleteJust one word, PRICELESS!
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Sniff sniff! To know Katie is a true blessing to all of us who she has touched with her extra special hugs, her warm heartfelt smiles, and her giggly little laughs of pure joy. We all can learn from this little one God has truly put His masterful fingerprints of love all over! Love you!
ReplyDeleteKaren...I need to stop reading your blog at work (on my breaks ;) of course)...my co-workers wonder why I have tears in my eyes :) Beautifully written in pictures and in words...love the post and the love behind it.
ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes. I have a special Kate in my life with special needs and it has opened up a whole new world to me, and a whole new compassion for the families who are raising these children. Thanks so much for this post....you so beautifully expressed your heart, and the Father's heart towards His children.
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