Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Bless Their Heart

Bless A's heart .... I had the honor of conducting a KA session for Downs Syndrome kids today at a workshop where there was a story-telling and a time for the kids to explore decorating cookies. It was such a joy to see the kids, parents and helpers enjoying themselves at MacDonald's.
God has been opening doors to me even in these areas of reaching out to special needs kids and He is doing something with my heart! The years of training that He has put me through in Handicap Services and Disabled work has not been wasted. Indeed God holds us in the palm of His hands and WE HAVE A DESTINY! We just have to walk with Him and allow ourselves to partner Him!

The testimony of this lady is amazing! Some 14 years ago, she found some flyer on the street and turned to her hubby to ask if they could adopt him. The flyer showed this Downs kid and he had been abandoned for 2 months and was in hospital. Her husband was at first reluctant, but the next day, he felt a deep compassion and went to drive all around the gas station to look for the flyer just to get connected. The rest is history ... they went through much just to adopt this little boy who is unable to fend for himself and is helpless. They love him just like their own. (In fact, they sacrificed not to have their own kids in order to take care of him .... what unconditional love!)

This testimony reminds me of Prov 31:8-9 ... Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of all the down-and-outers. Speak out for justice! Stand up for the poor and destitute!

We can do likewise.

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