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How God selects the mother of a diabetic
| Posted: 1:52 PM, Jul. 17, 2007 |
How God Selects the Mother of a Diabetic Child
by Erma Bombeck
Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a couple by habit.
Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with diabetes are chosen?
Somehow I visualize God hovering over earth selecting his instruments
for propagation with great care and deliberation.
As he observes, he instructs his angels to make notes in a giant ledger.
"Armstrong, Beth, son. Patron Saint Matthew." "Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, Patron Saint Cecilia."
"Rutledge, Carrie, twins. Patron Saint Gerard. He's used to profanity."
Finally, He passes a name to an angel and smiles, "Give her a child with diabetes."
The angel is curious. "Why this one, God? She's so happy."
"Exactly", smiles God. "Could I give a child with diabetes to a mother who does not know laughter?
That would be cruel".
"But has she the patience?" asks the angel.
"I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as if she is here by my side. I don't want her to have too much patience, or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wear off, she'll handle it. I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I am going to give her has her own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."
"But, Lord, I don't think she even believes in you."
God smiles. "No matter. I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness."
The angel gasps. "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she cannot separate herself from the child occasionally, she will never survive.
Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with less than perfect. She does not realize it yet, but she is to be envied. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see ....
ignorance, cruelty, prejudice ... and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone.
"And what about her patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in mid air. God smiles.
"A mirror will suffice." |
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Good Morning. I wanted to stop by and say hello. Hope you're having a good day.
Valerie |
Posted by socalval at 12:57 PM, Jul. 23, 2007 |
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That is how I look at how God gave me a son with Autism
| That fits perfectly with how I see that God gave me my son with special needs. It is something different it is patience too and just trying to understand and then realizing that it is God who can help me and join my day with this amazing wonderful kid he has blessed me with. Blessings to you and your little one as you go through this journey. |
Posted by tulipmama at 3:46 PM, Aug. 4, 2007 |
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Thank you
My name is not important but I can say that you have just touched my heart with the "God gave the child with diabetes to the mom" (Not exact title, sorry). My 5-year-old daughter struggles with it every day. She just entered kindergarten and what is supposed to be a happy experience has become a nightmare. Please pray for her even though you do not know her. Pray that God will give her the strength to handle situations and to give me the strength to know when enough is enough. (by that I mean I am seriously considering homeschooling her)
The Lord spoke to me tonight in more ways than you could imagine and I thank you for posting that story. May God bless your lives (( HUGS )) |
Posted by Anonymous at 10:52 PM, Sep. 17, 2007 |
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