 As you began to grow we never thought That someday soon that development would stop You began to walk and talk and then one day You went up on your tip toes and your words went away Why you didn’t give kisses We didn’t know why Why you couldn’t communicate We started asking why? You wanted to play by yourself Just lining up toys We knew something was wrong I had lost my little boy to a world all his own and I couldn’t get in We called the doctor And then took you in I think I already knew What they were going to say As I sat in the office I felt far away They said I’d be lucky If you ever said a word I couldn’t believe it It sounded absurd. The therapy began 40 hours per week They started speaking in acronyms Like OT, ST and IEP Years have flown by And we’ve watched you bloom Into a little man You’ve grown up to soon I wish I knew then What I now know Your diagnosis wasn’t you It told us how to help you grow Your stronger than any other child I’ve seen you worked full-time each day of the week We’re so blessed to have you You’re presence is strong You make us all whole The doctors were wrong You do have a future And I know that it’s bright I thank the Lord above That you're mine each night. © Jennifer Lambson |