Don't feel sorry....

I walk down the isles at the store. 

I can see people looking at Liam.

I wonder what they are thinking.

Someone asks how old Liam was and went on to comment that she had a ten month old and how difficult they can be and that I probably know.

Someone else comments about how great of a baby he is

because he doesn't make much sound or move a lot.

When I shared Liam was developmentally impaired,

each conversation ended in awkward silence.

And an "Oh, I'm sorry."

Well I am here to tell you. Don't be.

I find that many people find it awkward and aren't sure what to say.

I am aware that you don't know Liams situation.

You probably think that I worry a lot and cry in corners.

Truth is, I don't.

Liam was sent to us to bless us in many ways we didn't know we would be.

He is a special little guy.

 I don't feel sorry for myself and you shouldn't either.

Nothing makes us different.

I am a mother struggling with a different situation but I want to be treated equal.

We love Liam no matter his condition.

To us he is a normal baby.

No matter what the internet says could happen

we live life like an average family only we have more appointments.

I am open about Liam but I don't want to make you feel sorry.

We love our job as his parents.

So when you talk to us don't feel sorry.

Be happy.

Just like we are that he is here with us today.

I mean look at that smile.

He is happy and that is all that matters to us.