The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine 2nd Issue | Page 10

The Power of Yet
Yet is a big deal and it is a word we should all use
more!
In our journey, I have found yet to show up
alongside grace (unmerited favor, or in plain
speak a whole lotta forgiveness, understanding
and patience)more often than not. Mr. T cannot
manage zippers yet. Grace allows me to keep my
cool when he insists on doing it himself anyway.
Strangers cannot understand 80% of what my
child with Apraxia says yet. Grace allows me
to show kindness and sometimes mercy when
I have to explain his challenges and why he
sometimes does what he does. All the yet’s we
have already conquered give me so much hope.
All that hope allows me to show grace. And that
grace allows others to see that God can work

My
My

child

child

can’t

can’t

walk

speak

My child can’t sit still

amazing miracles in the most prodigal of us. And
He can do it through our precious little ones, I
think He often does. Special needs or not.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,
whenever you face trials of many kinds, because
you know that the testing of your faith produces
perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so
that you may be mature and complete not lacking
in anything.” James 1:2-4. God isn’t finished
with me yet. I am learning how important
perseverance really is for my child with special
needs and for myself.
Let Yet be your call to hope as you take this
amazing journey of parenting a child with special
needs. •

YET.
Lara Molettiere

I’m Lara, a sinner saved by grace, wife and help-meet to
my best friend, John, and homeschooling mama to two
bouncing (literally) boys, Teddy and Frederick. Hot tea, good
conversations and dark chocolate are some of my favorite
things. Grab your favorite mug and join us on our adventures
at Lara’s Place and a Cup of Grace!

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