Jett loves music. At first, he was quite restless, but once the music began, he became still and content. Cody draped Jett over his shoulder as we listened to the beautiful music and he drifted off into sleep. As the choir began to sing, "Away In A Manger", I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around to find an older woman standing there. She was about 50 years old and had Down Syndrome. She was frail and you could tell that she was recovering from cancer treatment. The woman quietly said, "Oh you have a special baby" as she touched Jett's little head with shaky hands. "He's so special," she repeatedly said. I put out Jett's hand for her to hold and she stood there through the entire song stroking his fingers.
Cody and I looked at each other in amazement and we couldn't help but smile. Reason being...we have some good friends who, too, have a child with special needs. About a year ago, they had this SAME exact experience at church. What an honor to have seen that sweet exchange between two of Heavenly Father's choicest children. I think they know a lot more than we do about how this world works; or, at least, how it should work. If we only knew what they know, this world would be a different place.
Needless to say, I had to leave the meeting for a minute because I was so overwhelmed with emotion. What a special gift we received today. I am so grateful for that woman and for the unconditional love she displayed.
