Sophie Question to God

My daughter Sophie was born with a life of challenges. To look at her I always say she is completely normal, to know her and see her struggle is a different story. She was born with a congenital defect that has presented and will continue to deal out different blows throughout her life. I tell her all the time how lucky we are that it isn't worse and that she has defied so many odds. Never-the-less there are still days she gets frusterated and scared. It is a job as a mom I never thought I would have, it's something I never thought I would have to explain, but....this is what God has given to me and to her and it is another journey that she and I will make together. I can't think of anyone I would want to make such a journey with. Now to her question....

Tonight we were brushing our teeth together and she wanted the rest of my gummy bears, I mean can you blame her?? Gummies are the best snack ever aside of red twizzlers, however these are some of the simple things that most people take for granted. Sophie can't have too much sugar, she has to be mindful of things she eats and has to stay healthy. She isn't diabetic, although it is something we may have to deal with down the road. She asked me why she wasn't normal like all of the other kids. She wanted to know why God couldn't have just given her what she is supposed to have to be like the other kids. As a mommie that wants nothing but the best for my babies it breaks my heart that somethings I can't give her or fix. I know most moms feel like that but, from my own side it makes me feel like I am failing even though there is nothing I can do.

I told her that God knew her before me or anyone, he knew that she is strong, has the heart of a champion and will use what she lacks to better not only herself but others. I said it and I believe it. The first time I looked in her eyes after she and I both almost dying after childbirth I knew she was a fighter! I knew she was something special that God put on this earth for a special reason. Maybe all parents think these things about their kids but Sophie has a light about her that will never diminish. She is a warrior, she is strong even when she feels like she can't be and faces everything with no fear. So after telling her that God only gives us what we can handle he must have a lot of stock vested in her. I told her that God will carry us through our struggles and open doors we never thought we would see, give us the opportunities to help others and better ourselves. We all have a light, we can all let the world see it or ignore it and waste our talents. I know my girls heart and how caring and wonderful it is. Sophie is something special, she is an old soul and is an amazing girl that one day will be an amazing woman and will do such awesome things. God knew what he was doing when he made her. It was a part of a plan that I am blessed to be a part of!