I Lied

I promised the other day

that there would be no more Prom posts.

I am sorry.

I lied.

Let me explain.

Having a special needs child isn't easy.

I used to be a relatively

shy and quiet person.

Then I had my kids.

It didn't take me long to realize

that this was a very easy task for me,

but it's not easy for everyone

to accept and understand them,

However, luckily for me,

I have good family and friends

that did and continue to accept and love them.

I'm not going to take a lot of time

on the negative side to all of this.

However, I will say that I quickly learned

that people I thought I could trust,

I couldn't.

I couldn't assume

that all educators had their best interest at heart.

This Prom had many trials, tribulations

and battles going in.

Today, however,

my heart is overflowing

with warmth and gratitude.

To my sister,

for letting my daughter (and me)

share in our progress, step by step.

To my dear friends,

that held me up and supported me.

You helped me to help Becky

have an unforgettable night.

To the friend that came to

Grand March, to show you

 her support.

To the teachers that attended

Grand March to let our children

know they are important to you.

To the teacher that told my daughter

that she was a good dancer.

She will not forget the kindness

your showed her, nor will I.

To the educational assistant

that readily volunteered to be there in case my daughter

needed her.

She took pictures (we parents weren't allowed in),

 wiped the

chocolate off Becky's dress

and joined the kids in lots of dancing.

To the peers in the bathroom

that were overheard saying

"Those kids (our little group)

make this dance so much fun!"

To the waitress that

voluntarily came in to let

us know our kids were doing great

and having fun.

To the principle,

who watched and smiled silently

as our girls left

the night of their dreams.

I hope you remember the joy

you observed.

To my readers,

thank you for all of your

sweet comments.

They made this mother proud.

The only words I can find are:

Thank you all.

I feel blessed.