These were written for parents of children with special needs and may help someone here who's frustrated advocating for a gifted child. smile
http://mothersday.about.com/od/gifts/ig/Notes-of-Encouragement/
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As you grow in knowledge of and advocacy for your child's special needs, you are growing in other ways, too -- in patience, in tolerance, in spirituality. There may be plateaus and fallbacks, but your personal growth is nonetheless dazzling.