Not so Different

By: Chinookwife

This was written by me last year, about my 9 year old son elijah who is the most loving boy around. Has been given a truck load of issues and still sees the beauty in every day. Dealing with seizures, cystic fibrosis, autism and diabeties has not slowed him down. Just remember he is not so different.

The sounds of humming fill the air
And it lets me know my angel is here.
He humms and jumps, laughs and giggles
To get him to stop would just be plain fruggle

He doesn't learn like other kids
And he has a hard time understanding
But his love for everyone
Is always so pure and so outstanding

You ask so bluntly and so plainly
Why can't he speak clearly
In his eyes you are the one that speaks funny
And is different from his world that's always sunny.

You may look at him and see a difference
But when you look remember God sees perfection
He was made like all of us with special touches by our father
With my angel his touches just stands out more then others.

When you see him not responding don't just pass him off as a bother
Don't just stare at him or walk by him viewing him as a monster.
He didn't ask for what was given he doesn't even care
All he wants to know is that someone will always be there.

He deals with so much in his young life things that would make you shiver
Seizures and needles, feedings and treatments something you couldn't even imagine
He hugs you so tightly after his shots reminding you he is ok
But how brave would you be if you went through what he goes through every day

Help him when he needs it there is no disease for you to catch
Guide him when he's wrong even though he won't remember it.
Play with him a little and watch him become your friend
If you take the time to learn from him you may just begin to understand.


To you he may act different and just seem a little off
But to him the only differences
are you are the ones not taking shots.
So when you look at him and make your remarks
Remember he is just like you just needing a little more love.
And a little understanding too

Written by Katy Bean