just skye

Nothing could have shocked me more than the moment I was sitting in Snow Canyon High School's auditorium waiting for the Choir concert that was to start in 30 minutes and I heard Skye singing.  I looked up to see her practicing her solo part.  My heart soared.

Skye had told me she was doing a solo.  But I had no idea it was so "SOLO"!

Her voice rang out sweet and true.  She didn't hesitate.  It sounded so beautiful.  I could have run up and hugged the choir teacher for taking a chance on her.  If she sounded that good for her warm-up, I couldn't wait for the real thing.  I was also SO excited for Aaron and the grandparents to hear her sing!

7 pm came and there Skye sang.

Sound and true.

In front of 100's of people!

Of course, we had no recording device.  Luckily, our fellow friend with a special angel for a son, recorded this for us.  What a treasure! Worth more than any amount of money.

As time passes by, and Skye continues to struggle and be...well, Skye...I look back at all the times where so much was unknown, how we tripped along doing what we thought was best for her, but not really knowing for sure.  But there she goes, singing about the misfit of a reindeer who gave hope to Santa and saved Christmas.

I have a feeling Skye came to my home to save me, to save her whole family.

Through her struggles we've gained an immense amount of knowledge about things I never thought about before, her siblings don't FEAR the things other children fear, nope! They take that special persons hand, ride down the slide with them, and protect them from the bullies.  That's what Skye has given them...empathy, understanding, and love.

We love our little misfit: seems like she fits in!