Thursday, August 16, 2012

The Story of Princess Alyssa

Once upon a time, a princess married her prince Charming.  They had dreams and plans like all young couples.  They became dedicated school teachers and wanted to have a few kids of their own and then adopt a child or two.  The years went by, and in spite of prayers and every kind of medical help, their longed for child never came.  So they decided to adopt.  God worked a miracle and within a very short time, they were chosen by a young mom as the best candidates to adopt the baby she was unable to raise.  The day that beautiful baby girl was placed in their arms was a day of great joy to the entire family.  She was Mimi Lynn's and Papa Don's first grandchild! 
As the days and months went by, the precious baby grew.  She cooed and cried as all babies do.  She saw her pediatrician regularly, and nothing seemed amiss.  Gradually, the prince and princess began to notice that she had problems with her motricity, but were told she would catch up and all would be fine.  But the little princess wasn't getting better, so they got professional help.  Or tried to....but, after frustrating and costly years of tests, they were told that, yes, something was wrong.  But what?  A possible stroke at birth? Autism? Cerebral palsy?
There were likenesses in several different things, but they were never able to put a label on just what is wrong, so since they can't give it a name, they do not qualify for aid of any sort.  The prince and princess have never given up.  They lovingly help the little princess to keep developing her motor skills.  They encourage her every step of every day to be a hard worker and to keep trying.
Let me say here, in this day of demanding "perfection", many would have abandoned this little  girl, not wanting to have to deal with all the ensuing problems, but the whole family loves her and helps her each day to be all she can be.
Several years after the little princess came became theirs, another miracle happened!  God allowed the princess to have a baby girl, and right on the heels of the baby girl came a baby boy!  They have a wonderful family full of love.  It is a joy to see! 
Moral of the story?  God makes everything beautiful!  Everything! Everyone!  Our little princess, Alyssa, recently won swimming medals in the special Olympics.  She is amazing!  So are Princess Melody and Prince Mark, and Mackenzie and Brice, the 2 younger kids.
And they all live... happily ever after...

7 comments:

  1. What a wonderful story and love is so evident in every word!

    P.S. Good to see you posting again! :)

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  2. Welcome back!! Thank you for the lovely story--& congratulations to Alyssa!!

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    1. thanks, Fran...aand I will be sure to pass along the message!

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  3. You didn't tell me you were writing agian.. Mel and Mark are great people and I'm so glad God gave them Allyssa

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  4. Thanks for that wonderful story. Have an awesome weekend.

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  5. Dear Joy, congratulations to Alyssa! Please tell her how proud all of us who read your blog are of her achievements.

    I'm glad that you are posting again. But taking time for other things is so important and blogging is always there to return to. Peace.

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