Because God weaves brilliance into every child — in so many beautiful ways
This afternoon, I was surprised in the sweetest, most unexpected way. I walked into the living room to find my daughter completely absorbed in a project — the kind of focused, imaginative work where the whole world around her disappears. She had her little pencil out, bent carefully over a piece of paper, sketching monkeys bouncing on a bed with the mom holding a phone and the doctor waiting on the other end.
It was already adorable.
But what she did next absolutely melted me.
She took her drawing, propped up her iPad, hit record, and began to sing “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” And every time she reached the part “Momma called the doctor and the doctor said…”, she zoomed in — perfectly, intentionally — right on the little mom in her drawing holding the phone.
It was a full illustrated music video, directed, performed, and filmed by my little artist herself.
And then, in true fashion for her, she added her own flair:
When she sang “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!” she dramatically threw herself onto the floor — her own creative twist, her own sense of humor, her own moment of storytelling joy.
Watching her, I felt this familiar mix of wonder and tenderness — the kind I’ve learned to treasure as a mom of a child with autism. Because creativity doesn’t always appear in the ways the world expects. It doesn’t always look like neat lines or storyboards or traditional play. Sometimes it looks like a pencil drawing that comes to life through the lens of a child who sees the world differently… beautifully differently.
And that’s my girl.
What others might call “hyperfocus,” I’ve learned to see as her superpower — her ability to immerse herself so deeply in something that she builds an entire world from scratch.
What others might label as “literal thinking,” I’ve learned is actually her perfect attention to detail — like knowing exactly when to zoom in on that tiny drawn phone because that’s the moment the mom calls the doctor.
What others see as “rigid,” I see as her brilliance in sequencing — how she follows a story and then expands on it in her own unique way.
She doesn’t just watch or listen.
She creates.
She interprets.
She retells stories with her whole heart.
And today, as I watched this little director sing, draw, film, and even perform her own stunt, I felt such gratitude — not just for the moment, but for the reminder:
✨ Our kids’ gifts don’t need to fit the world’s mold to be extraordinary.
✨ Creativity takes many shapes, and all of them matter.
✨ There is so much beauty in the way God designed our children — exactly as they are.
I tucked her drawing into a safe place because one day she’ll look back at this little homemade music video and realize she’s always been an artist… always been a storyteller… always been someone who brings joy and imagination into the world without even trying.
And as her mom, I get a front-row seat.
What a gift. 💛
✨ Prayer for Children of All Abilities
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the beautiful diversity You have woven into every child.
You create each one with purpose, with gifts, with a light that the world desperately needs.
For the children who communicate through words, and for those who speak through movement, art, sound, or silence —
Lord, let them be seen. Let them be cherished. Let them be understood.
For the children whose minds work in wonderfully unique ways,
whose strengths might not fit inside a classroom worksheet or a standard mold,
cover them with patience, encouragement, and gentle hearts who recognize their brilliance.
For the children who struggle,
who face challenges that others cannot see,
grant them courage for each new day
and grant us, their caregivers, the grace to meet them with love instead of fear,
support instead of pressure,
and presence instead of perfection.
Bless the parents, teachers, therapists, and every person who walks beside these children.
Fill us with compassion, wisdom, and joy as we learn from them —
because they teach us more about You than we often realize.
And Lord, remind us that every child is Your creation,
fearfully and wonderfully made,
worthy of belonging, dignity, and unconditional love.
May every child — of every ability, every gift, every need —
grow in confidence, delight, and the freedom of knowing they are treasured.
By us, and by You.
Amen.
Grace in the Crumbs 
Leave a comment