She is only different in the eyes of others.  I am attaching  a picture that represents the sweetness of my girl taken years ago but it is my favorite; the only school picture that turned out well.  I smiled at her and she smiled back and a miracle happened….my girl Bibi is 39 and severely Autistic….UDWA means so much to me….they have given me an outlet to tell my story.…IHSS literally saved our lives….without it my girl would be in jeopardy because she is a big girl and non-verbal….she is truly the love of my life and now I can share her with everyone!

Bibi

She is only different in the minds of others
Reaching my soul without words
Seeing beauty in rain drops that kiss her cheek
Rocking to music within her heart
Touching all who feel her strong presence
Not perfect but what is perfection
She will never speak or be a mother
But she looks at me with eyes that have lived forever
All knowing…all loving…unconditionally…trusting
A life worth living within a broken package
Delivered to my heart.

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