First hope
Joy
Heartbeat
Kick
First cry
suckle
smile
laugh
First tooth
food
word
step
First vacant stare
violent fit
nagging fear
despair
This is not what we signed up for
Plans were perfectly laid
Upon this child layed hope and dreams
Now our world comes crashing in
Therapists now fill our days
Helping him not fear our world
Loud noise fits now bring
Many people loud screams invite
Perfect schedules rule our lives
My dreams were big for this small child
Maybe a Doctor, teacher, architect
No more are these dreams elaborate
I pray we make it through today
That he won't hide in fear of a look not there
Today, just maybe, he'll not melt down
The blessings change as the dream does
Simple smiles from changing leaves
Joy brought from simple things
His life's not over as once thought
Frustration bows to renewing hope
Parental dreams bloom again
As control over fear he learns
A terrifying world dissipates
Now his dreams can start to soar
Rockets, Towers 5 feet tall
Math and science knowledge he craves
This small child will accomplish great feats
This life is harder I will admit
The blessings brought, though greater still
Thank you, Lord for blessing us
For I now know Dreams come from above!
