Today is a day sponsored by Special Olympics to Spread the Word to End the Word. It is referencing the derogatory R-word people use to describe those with special needs. I'm warning you now, I will be offended if that word is ever used in my presence.
As most of you know, I work part time with a special needs patient. I accompany him to school once a week. I ride the bus and go to classes with him. I have learned to love him as my own child. I also love our entire lifeskills class. Each child has unique abilities. I enjoy getting to know and working with them.
In our group at school, we are learning about severe weather: tornadoes, volcanoes, hail, etc. Yesterday, one of the girls in class, who is only 10 years old told ,me she fasted for all the people that bad things happens to during bad weather. That is incredible!
She also explained to me about the Godhead, Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. She told me she had some gold (imaginary) she was going to hide. When Jesus Christ comes again, she will give it to Him as a gift. She told me Heavenly Father knows where the gold is. As she told me this, there were tears in my eyes. I felt strongly that Heavenly Father know where she is. He knows how precious her life is. She is far more valuable than gold. I felt His love for her in my heart.
Some people talk about fulfillment in life. Mostly it is about prestige or money. My life is fulfilled working with children, whether it is at work, church, or home. For me, fulfillment comes when I work in the presence of innocent and pure lives. That's why I want to spread the word.
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Thanks for sharing that! There is nothing like a child to remind you of whats truly important in life.
Thank you Collette for your great example and all the love you show!!
what a great message. I have always hated that word as well and try to teach my children about children who are different than them who may have special needs. Way to go Colette. You are a great example to us all!
You got me teary about the imaginary gold. What a sweet experience to have with such an innocent and pure little one. I would never use the R word in a derogatory way EVER when referring to a special needs individual. However, I do use it when referring to myself and do it without thought of the horrible way others use it. So, please correct me if you hear me do it. I'll work on taking it out of my vocabulary altogether, for you and for those you work with.
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