For Grace

I know your favorite story, it's the one about the day you were born.
It was a really hot summer, a lot like the one this year, everything was brown, all the grass was dead. I went into labor on an early Saturday morning, you came into this world Saturday afternoon, and when you came so did the rain, it gave life back to all the plants, you were truly a gift to this world.
I love telling you that story, it makes you smile from ear to ear, I hope you felt, and know, that God has made you so very special, he was showing me that when he made the rain come that day, I know sometimes that you get a little lost in all the craziness around Pieper, and how her autism seems to be all there is, but you my sweet angel handle it so beautifully, and with such grace, your life has touched me and everyone who knows you, you have taught me about love, by watching you with your sister, you are incredibly merciful, you are amazing Grace, I am so very proud to be your Mom.
So I want to tell you I am so sorry, if you ever felt like you weren't important, because you are, I am sorry that we can't do all the things you want because your sister can't, or any of the long list of things, that come along with having a unique sister, but I am so sad that  When I dropped you off at school, I got caught up talking to Pieper's teacher, and forgot to give you a kiss, and say goodbye, I am sorry, I love looking into your eyes and telling you "I love you, have a great day!" I felt lost without it today.
All of these changes that are going on, and the sacrifices that you are making for you sister,I think you are so strong and brave, I am sure that  it is so hard, I just know that God has an awesome future for you, I feel so privileged to be a witness to your life. I love you so very much, my life makes sense because you are in it. So my sweet girl "I love you, have an amazing, blessed life"

Love with hugs and kisses, mom