Sam is so much more than an IQ

I got a copy of Sam's psychological evaluation today. Although I was already given the gist of it, it is hard to see it in black and white. He ranged from 14-28 months on a scale for blind children and around a 12 month level when compared to sighted children. Sam is 62 months old. His IQ ranged between 28-44. I guess the evaluator does not like to give just one score for IQ. None of this is news to me, I live with Sam so I know him but it is hard to read in a report. I want to say "hey don't forget the great hugs he gives!"

Sam is such much more than an IQ. What a blessing he has been to our lives. I wouldn't trade Sam for all the money in the world. He's my baby. I do worry about his future since we are not the youngest parents around. I'm glad he has his brothers. Steve has said to us so many times that he'll take care of Sam when we are old or dead. Of course he does ask us about what else are we going to leave him besides Sam:)

God knew Sam before he was formed and He was not surprised by Sam's disabilities. He allowed Sam to survive and has used Sam in ways we won't even know until eternity. Countless times people have come up to us when we've been out and made positive comments about Sam. Who knows who he has influenced to not have an abortion? If nothing else, loving Sam shows the world that we respect all life. I'm so proud that Sam is my son. Years ago if I ever thought about having a child with disabilities I'm sure I would have thought it would be embarrassing. But it's not. I don't even think about anything like that, I just love Sam. Sam has taught my sons compassion far beyond their years. I'm grateful for that.

Sam may never be healed on earth but one day, I know he will understand and be able to freely communicate with us. I look forward to that day. All he will know on this earth is love so for him, heaven will be just a continuance of that love with his body and brain healed.

Sam is so much more than an IQ!