He blessed her that her weaknesses would be her strengths.
I thought that was profound. The more I think about it, the more I see how that is true in her life, and how it can be fulfilled more over time.
Being disabled has definitely been a challenge. She can't walk, uses a wheelchair, deals with a lot of medical testing, check-ups and even hospitalizations. Despite all of that, I would say that her disability has made her a strong, courageous and even outgoing person. She has attracted so much love and friendship as we have sought help and support from others. She has had to work harder to achieve simple tasks like taking her own shirt off, or crawling, or getting off the couch or going up and down stairs. But, learning to do those things has become empowering. And each skill that she masters brings with it a light and beauty to her. Every day I see her weakness less and her strength more. I feel like as she grows this will only be magnified.
Lily - You are an amazing girl with unlimited potential. I believe that you can do anything!
I tell her on a regular basis to "stand tall with your voice." and I often add "Just because you can't stand up, doesn't mean you can't stand out." I truly believe Lily's weaknesses will become her strengths throughout her life. I am deeply blessed by having her in my life.
27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them theiraweakness. I bgive unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my cgrace is sufficient for all men that dhumble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make eweak things become strong unto them.
- Book of Mormon, Ether 10:27
