No One Told Me

When I signed on to be a mother, no one told me that I would be blessed with two kids that would have special challenges.  No one told me that I would have to educate myself on medical issues, learning disabilities and education laws.  No one told me that I would have to be my kids' advocate, because educators and doctors wouldn't necessarily have or know all the answers.  No one told me that I would have to do the research, and present my recommendations and findings to them.  No one told me that I would constantly find myself disappointed and frustrated with the system.  No one told me me that prayer would be my constant companion.  And, no one told me that I could be this strong.