A Mother’s
Confession
She had five
children in all, but Bobby,
her youngest, had
Down syndrome, and
she devoted her
life to his care.
Many times, she prayed
to God to take Bobby
home when her
husband was away on the river
drive; but God
kept Bobby safe and sound.
One by one, her
children left home for university,
and soon she was
all alone with her youngest
child, and fear
brought tears to her eyes.
She never learned
to drive a car, always depending
upon her husband,
and seldom did she go anywhere
because Bobby
needed her constant care.
Over time, she
accepted the burden of Bobby`s life
as a test from
God, and every morning she prayed
to Jesus Christ to
help her through the day.
Bobby taught her
patience, kindness, compassion,
and understanding,
all the virtues of a saint;
but the years took
a toll upon her life.
She loved Bobby
dearly, because he was so special;
but had she the
choice to make today, she would
abort her beloved
child.
It came as a
surprise to her priest, but in the darkness
of the confessional,
alone with her conscience,
she unburdened her
tired soul.
Composed
in Nipigon, Ontario
Date
unknown: 1990-2000
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