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About this site
This site is dedicated to
the writings of Pat Montesano. Focused around "Sing
A New Song",the
story of raising a son who has mental retardation first published in 1979, this site also features Pat's stories, poems, articles and
prayers that have appeared in various publications over the past
twenty-five years. We hope publishing
these works on this web site
will enable visitors who may not have had the opportunity elsewhere to
read and share the words from Pat's heart. Enjoy.
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About
Pat
I've written this book to share with
you my experience as the mother of a mentally retarded child. I want to
share not only the heartache, frustration and tears; but the fun, the
laughter, the love, and most of all the daily renewal of hope that Chris
has brought into my life for all these years. I believe you'll enjoy
meeting Chris and his friends as much as my husband, Chris' seven
brothers and sisters, and I have. I invite you to let them touch
your heart as they have touched ours. I would like you to listen to
their dreams. I'm eager to share our story because I have learned the
tremendous value of the life of a mentally retarded individual to one who
will accept him. I remember feeling that my world was falling apart on the
day that I learned my child was brain damaged. I gradually realized I had
been granted a very special opportunity by being invited to enter a
new world, a different world, a beautiful world. From accepting that
invitation, I have been blessed with unique lessons learned, with
spiritual growth and new appreciations. I know that I'm a better person
from the endless love and surprising joy which entered my world with
Chris. I hope that our story will help you to more fully appreciate the
mentally handicapped men and women in your community...in your
neighborhood... and in your home. Love, Pat.
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About Chris
My handicapped boy has grown into a man who uses
his gifts the best way he can.
Showing the world that he's chosen to be part of
God's special plan, for all men to see.
My son is not brilliant, his gifts not many, but
he shares what he has, buries not any. Although he's retarded... the smile
on his face reveals a young man who's been blessed with God's grace.
He's come the hard way through difficult days,
now strong in his manhood and worthy of praise. His life has great value;
that I'm so sure of! As he works to please God in his mission of love.
I thank Jesus' mother, the faith she has shown;
from her inspiration I've followed and grown. For I also had Jesus handed
to me in the form of my son...crying helplessly.
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