Jade, My Special Daughter

She came as quite a surprise, not as planned as we intended.
A beautiful china doll, we named Jade, tiny as could be, with big almond shaped eyes staring up at me. Soon to be told, delays in her learning were to be expected. As far as they can see they can offer no explanation. Our hearts sank, how could this be. Was it me to blame? Would I feel shame?
Would we be able to hold it together? What would her future be? We needed to be stronger than ever.
Told she may not walk, told she may not talk. Jade, My Special Daughter, I will stand by her side and never surrender. I was willing to go the mile, all the while trying to smile. As hard as I knew it might be, I would keep her safe by me.
To everyone's surprise, walk she did, talk she did. It took a lot of time, but it came to be. As years went by, my delightful social butterfly, emerges at her own pace. A wonder to behold. A smile so warm, a heart so dear. One of the brightest, funniest remarks, will make my day. Loved by all, my little china doll.
Though the road is still long, I will hold strong. I believe fate smiled and destiny followed. With love and patience, she will make her way. One of the wonders, she belongs to me, how lucky I am to have her in my life. How she makes me remember how all of us are unlike.
Jade, My Special Daughter, God gave her to me, how special I must also be.