Never Once Did I

Never Once Did I

Never once did I think I'd face the choice of an abortion.

Never once did I think single parenthood would take life's place.

Never once did I think I'd overcome more than one stereotype.

Never once did I think strength would make me win our race.

Never once did I think I'd struggle to give my child mac and milk.

Never once did I think instead of vacation we'd have a hospital stay.
Never once did I think medical bills would come before fashion.

Never once did I think financial struggles would limit our day.

Never once did I think my child's obsessions were a red flag.

Never once did I think my toddler's delay was a rational fear.
Never once did I think his delays would soon regress.

Never once did I think an autism diagnosis would reach my ear.

Never once did I think I'd hear "social & emotionally disabled".

Never once did I think he wouldn't know my smile or my tears.

Never once did I think his childhood would be therapy, not play.

Never once did I think his education would differ from his peers.

Never once did I think I'd know so much about disabilities.
Never once did I think I'd choose a job based off of the giving.

Never once did I think patience and empathy would be my qualities.

Never once did I think I would teach special education for a living.

Never once did I think my kids would be more than 5 years apart.

Never once did I think it'd be hard to find love for my child and me.

Never once did I think a requirement is a disability loving heart.

Never once did I think such a realistic romantic I'd have to be.

Never once did I think God would be my best friend.
Never once did I think I'd cry out for Him so often each day.
Never once did I think I'd wait to hear what He will say,

Never once did I think I'd crave His promises in every simple way.