Just to clarify, I do not work with special needs children. I do however serve children with special needs. First and always foremost they are children. When my children are stared at and whispered about because their hands don't work like they should or because they drool or don't talk clearly, they wither. Sometimes they even act out by punching others. When they are told over and over again that they incapable of doing something they stop doing everything all together.
My children are children just like the thousands of others in the world. They giggle when they are happy and cry when they are sad. They love being held and snuggled. They enjoy playing and taking walks around the neighbourhood. They glow when they are praised for doing something well and never cease to amaze me with the things they are capable of when given the chance.
My children have been created by God with unique challenges that may make you think outside of the box in order to play that game or get that smile. Yes, sometimes my children's differences are frustrating but I find that when I embrace the challenge and the giggle as a reward is so much more of a blessing then it would have been otherwise. These kids are teaching me so much about myself and who I want to be in Christ.
My children are created in the image of Almighty God with unique needs and I think their "special needs" are so that I get a clearer picture of who the One True God really is.
~Pray that I would continue to learn how to love my kids well
~ Pray for our fundraising goals to be met so the kids can move into the new homes. Click here to find out more.
~ Pray for good solid Indian Christian nurses to be led to work for SCH. We are in desperate need.
Just to clarify, I do not work with special needs children. I do however serve children with special needs. First and always foremost they are children. When my children are stared at and whispered about because their hands don't work like they should or because they drool or don't talk clearly, they wither. Sometimes they even act out by punching others. When they are told over and over again that they incapable of doing something they stop doing everything all together.
My children are children just like the thousands of others in the world. They giggle when they are happy and cry when they are sad. They love being held and snuggled. They enjoy playing and taking walks around the neighbourhood. They glow when they are praised for doing something well and never cease to amaze me with the things they are capable of when given the chance.
My children have been created by God with unique challenges that may make you think outside of the box in order to play that game or get that smile. Yes, sometimes my children's differences are frustrating but I find that when I embrace the challenge and the giggle as a reward is so much more of a blessing then it would have been otherwise. These kids are teaching me so much about myself and who I want to be in Christ.
My children are created in the image of Almighty God with unique needs and I think their "special needs" are so that I get a clearer picture of who the One True God really is.
Can you spell t-r-o-u-b-l-e? Gosh darn it if it isn't cute trouble though.
~Pray that I would continue to learn how to love my kids well
~ Pray for our fundraising goals to be met so the kids can move into the new homes. Click here to find out more.
~ Pray for good solid Indian Christian nurses to be led to work for SCH. We are in desperate need.
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