A Poem from Ben

As I mentioned in the previous post, my birthday and those of my two youngest children fall within a few days of each other, in the first few days of the new year. It was a busy time here in December and January! Ben is still nursing and wakes up during the night - my other kids were never this hard to get to sleep through the night. I have been overwhelmed at times with being tired and keeping up with all of Ben's appointments and the other kids' activities. My mom just recently gave me a belated birthday present - a beautiful small statue of a mother and her son embracing - it's called Child's Touch. I love it, but the best part was the card that came with it. Apparently, the gift was from Ben - and included in the card was a poem that my mom wrote for me - "from Ben." It was one of the most touching and thoughtful gifts I've ever received and I wanted to share it. Thank you, Mom!

Dear Mommy,

This birthday present comes to you late,

But to get the right gift, I just had to wait.

Together we shared a most wonderful year

Filled with wonder and joy and you always near.

Always together, almost never apart

Nursing and sleeping close to your heart.

Days and nights you had little rest,

(But Mom, sleeping with you is really the best)!

In silence I grew, no sounds did I hear

But in your loving arms, I never felt fear.

Instead every day I learned something new

From you and Dad, and all the kids, too.

You and Dad, Abby, Sam, Grace and Ella

What a great family for this little fella!

While you struggled with work that never got done

You filled my days with laughter and fun.

And after months of research to learn what was new

You decided on therapy .... and implants, too.

So thank you mom for all you have done

And for helping me hear before I was one.

Your loving son,

Ben