Grateful

Today I had to take Baron to the doctor because he has had a weird rash. They told me they could barely squeeze me in because they were so full, and that I would probably have to wait awhile, but that I could still come. (That is why I just LOVE my pediatrician. He ALWAYS gets me in the day of, no matter what)

So anyway, I had to take all of the kids because Andy has a class on Monday afternoons. I got to the office and we did have to wait awhile, but my kids were being very good. They are pretty well behaved usually anyway, but I was especially grateful today. There was a woman waiting with one little boy, probably about Jonah's age. I think he must have been autistic (I'm not positive, because I am not an expert by any means at knowing those kinds of things) and he was throwing a tantrum, crying, throwing things, yelling, etc. His sweet sweet mom was so patient with him and was being so kind and loving. I couldn't understand it. Here is this woman, who probably deals with this all day every day, and she was acting like this.

I am not a patient person, and I am probably a little harsh with my own children sometimes ( And I am constantly working on this, believe me!!) and I could hardly comprehend the love this woman was showing her child. It really opened my eyes. I am incredibly blessed. Heavenly Father knows me. I know handicapped children are choice spirits of our Heavenly Father and their parents are chosen because of their gifts and abilities of being able to handle these spirits. I just do not understand how they do it. They amaze me with their love and compassion. I feel very very blessed that I was given the children that I have. I don't know if I would be strong enough to do what those parents do every day. It just made me really appreciate and feel a surge of love for my kids. I love each one of them more than even I can explain or comprehend. And I am very grateful.