 The only thing more difficult than having a handicapped child is losing one. Our little Chrissy lived only two and a half years. Hers was a difficult and painful life, so God took her home. Then He gave us a healthy son and daughter. My wife and I are eternally grateful that God gave us a chance to love all our children, a love made possible by His love for us, demonstrated at the cross of Jesus. As a note of encouragement to suffering believers, James chapter 5 verse 11 says,