My entire adult life I have loved those who are classified "special needs". My brother in-law, Johnny, was born non-verbal autistic. I could go on and on about how we ALL have special needs and "they are more normal" than you can imagine. Sometimes it is only one little chromosome that divides us. Something that is a micrometer, one thousand times smaller than millimeter, something that cannot be seen with the naked eye, something that we have no control over, and THAT can define the rest of our lives & the lives of those who love us!
Between my familial involvement with Johnny, and volunteering at the happiest place on earth: High Point Village, I would like to tell you about these wonderfully created people with whom you may not be familiar.
Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
They are not perfect. Ecc. 7:20 Surely there is not a righteous man on earth.
They get sad, sometimes angry, and they hurt and feel like anyone else.
Ps. 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Ps. 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
They do not hold grudges. Eph. 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted.
Their joy is real joy. Phil. 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always!
They have hopes. Romans 12:12 Rejoice in your hopes.
They love to help others. Phil 2:4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
They have dreams & patience. Isaiah 40:31 they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.
They make a bad day beautiful. Ecc. 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time.
They learn. Prov. 1:5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning.
They have friends. Prov 17:17 A friend loves at all time.
They thrive. Matt 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.
They are real. I Sam 16:13 For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
They are creative.
They are musical.
They are artistic.
Exodus 35:31-32 And he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs.
Exodus 35:31-32 And he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs.
They speak truth. (and sometimes that hurts! ha) John 8:32
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free!
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free!
They get sad, and sometimes angry.
They hurt and feel just like anyone else.
They hurt and feel just like anyone else.
They recognize teasing.
They know meanness.
They know they're different, but they can't do anything about it and shouldn't want to!
Prov. 12:18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Gen. 1:31 God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.
If you do not have a special needs person in your life, you are missing out! Go volunteer, visit a business that employees special needs people, get familiar with them on YouTube, get involved! If you can't, go to websites like High Point Village and donate! (You can specify what you would like your donation to benefit)
The parents of these amazing humans worry about what will happen to them when they are gone from this earth. It is a problem we don't have for our own children, and probably one you have never considered. High Point is on the cusp of building places for them to worship, live, and work; and it is going to be amazing! Check out the video below or visit their website: www.highpointvillage.org
The parents of these amazing humans worry about what will happen to them when they are gone from this earth. It is a problem we don't have for our own children, and probably one you have never considered. High Point is on the cusp of building places for them to worship, live, and work; and it is going to be amazing! Check out the video below or visit their website: www.highpointvillage.org
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