Very Special Gift
Written by S. Guevara
Once upon a time, three angels were busily working in
the miracle
factory. They were responsible for wrapping up all the
little
miracles and sending them on their way. Normally they
wrapped each
one in bright, sturdy paper with big, shiny ribbons.
They stamped it
with a delivery date and away it would go to the
parents who eagerly
awaited its arrival. Things usually ran pretty
smoothly.
One day, however, down the conveyer belt came a little
miracle that
made the angels pause. "Oh my," said the first angel
"this one's
uhm...well...different." "Yes, he is unique" said the
second
angel. "Well I think he is quite special," said the
first angel "but
I don't think he will quite fit our standard wrapping
procedures."
And the second angel added, "And we know he's special,
but will
everyone else?" "Not a problem," said the third angel
"obliviously a
special miracle deserves extra special wrapping; and
of course we'll
send him off with our most heartfelt blessings. Then
everyone will
see how special he is." "What a wonderful idea!"
replied the others.
So they searched the shelves high and low for their
finest paper,
and their most delicate ribbons.
When they were done, they stood back and admired their
work. "Beautiful!" thay all agreed. "Now for our
blessings," said
the third angel "for it is time for him to go." "I
will bless him
with innocence and happiness," said the first angel.
"And I will
bless him with strength to face the many challenges
that lie ahead"
said the second angel. "And I will bless him with an
inner beauty
that will shine on all who look upon him" said the
third angel.
Before sending him off the third angel, who was very
wise, gently
tucked a note inside.
And it said:
Dear Parents,
Today you have received a very special gift.
It may not be what you were expecting,
And you may be disappointed, angry and hurt.
But please know that he comes with many blessings,
And, while there may be pain, he will bring you much
joy
He will take you in a very difficult journey,
But you will meet many wonderful people.
He will teach you patience and understanding
And make you reach deep inside yourselves
to find a source of strength and faith you never knew
you had.
He will enrich your lives,
And will touch the hearts of all who meet him.
He may be fragile,
But he has great inner strength.
So please handle him with care,
Give him lots of attention,
Shower him with hugs and kisses,
Love him with all your heart,
And he will blossom before your eyes.
His spirit will shine like the brightest star for all
to see,
And you will know that you are truly blessed.