Mommy of God

1. 1. I am a child of God,
   And he has sent me here,
   Has given me an earthly home
   With parents kind and dear.
2. 
   2. I am a child of God,
   And so my needs are great;
   Help me to understand his words
   Before it grows too late.
3. 
   3. I am a child of God.
   Rich blessings are in store;
   If I but learn to do his will,
   I'll live with him once more.
4. 
   4. I am a child of God.
   His promises are sure;
   Celestial glory shall be mine
   If I can but endure.

Chorus
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me,
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do
To live with him someday.

This is a popular children's song in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  I love this song because it has taught Emily that she is a child of God.  When I tuck her in at night, I can often feel how much Heavenly Father loves her.  This feeling of love helps ease my anxiety about school starting in five days! 

I often tell her, "Emily you are a child of God, and He loves you very much."   When I do this, I feel that love so strongly.  On a few occasions she says, "Mommy, you're not a child of God, you're a Mommy of God."  Now logically, I realize it's her way of shaping her world.  I'm a mom, not a child, therefore I can't be a child of God, I must be a mommy of God.  But when she says it, I take the meaning literally, I am a Mommy of God.  Somehow I will be given the patience, love, courage, knowledge, and resilience it takes to raise her and my two boys.  So thank you Emily and your words.  I hope to live up the the title you gave me: Mommy of God.  

It's so much easier to have those fail mom moments....

My youngest child, my little girl, was diagnosed with autism eighteen months ago.  Although heart breaking, it wasn't unexpected as we have gone through different assessments with her.  When your child has autism is so much easier fail as a mother.  At least for me!

So I hope you join me on this journey of the joys and challenges of being Emily's mom.

Hi, I'm Emily's Mom!