We're raising my only biological grandchild. Because of Doogie's multiple handicaps, which his mother refused to accept, we received permanent custody three weeks before his fourth birthday. He was still in diapers, couldn't make a sentence or feed himself, weighed 27 lbs. was 27 inches tall and wearing a size 18 months! Now nine, Doogie is 92 lbs., 4'6" tall and wearing a size 12-14. Blind and with cerebral palsy, he is a miracle child who has nearly caught up with his age group in all things. **This poem was written three years ago and has been published.
“Grandma, take this ring
and make a promise to me.
When you’re not married,
would you then live with me?
I can’t find a girl
who wants to cook or keep house.
Already looking
but the girls think I’m a louse.
Girls want to have fun!
Who’d do my laundry, draw my bath,
tell me a story?
Help me with English and math?”
“I’m truly flattered
though forty-six years older.
These girls are too young
thus give you a cold shoulder.
Everything will change
when you approach your twenties.
Gals will turn and sigh--
and they’ll multiply . . . many.
Not everyone cooks
so just follow your heart, Dear.
A six-year-old’s young
Give yourself a few more years.”
“Grandma,” he smiled sweetly,
“you’ll always be my everything!”
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Reviewed by w. mansfield
Reviewed on July 2, 2003
This is great.
What a precious boy.
Reviewed by Lee Herald (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2003
Hi Sandy,
This is a very touching poem, but difficult to read through tears.
I admire your dedication to your wonderful grandson.
I'm sorry about Logan.
I will let you know when "Prelude To A Mushroom Cloud" is published.
Take care.
Lee
Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)
Reviewed on May 11, 2003
Oh Sandy this is indeed a precious write with so much intense meaning. Blessing always to you and Doogie!
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~
Reviewed by Dove (Reader)
Reviewed on May 10, 2003
{{{{Sandy}}}
precious light, this is stunningly beautiful..And your heart is that of purest gold, sister..
beautiful tribute to a precious special child who is truly a miracle in every sense of the world! bless you for making his world much more joyful and loving, and thanks for your big, caring heart! (((HUGS))) to you, and ((((special HUGS)))) to little doogie! :) may you have a very happy mother's day, sandra! :)
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What a precious boy.
This is a very touching poem, but difficult to read through tears.
I admire your dedication to your wonderful grandson.
I'm sorry about Logan.
I will let you know when "Prelude To A Mushroom Cloud" is published.
Take care.
Lee
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~
precious light, this is stunningly beautiful..And your heart is that of purest gold, sister..
Love, Dove
~Kari Anne~