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Simplicity and Joy in Working with Special Needs

Tonight was my first night back volunteering for special needs during church service. i worked with the kids last summer and was so excited to come back to work with them. after the service on my drive home i had nothing but a smile on my face for how good God is and His little reminders. all of the kiddos in my class are mostly on the autism spectrum.

there was a new boy that i just met for the first time today. right when he came to the classroom he asked me "who are you? and what is your name?". it made me smile with how blunt he was and me noting to myself well this is going to be interesting...

this little boy looked at me like any other person:
-he asked me to play tic tac toe
-he went to me for help when the iPad was not working
-he listened to me and did not act out when i told him i couldn't do something

as i left after service he was in the lobby and asked me "are you going home? your not staying here? wait, what's your name?" his innocence and general love was something i just had to look up to the sky and say God, you sure are good!

the other boy i got the privilege to work with last summer. you could tell he remembered me because he hugged me, let me interact with him, and listened to me when i needed him to.

tonight reminded me of why God has drawn me to the field of passion. i am reminded of what a beautiful environment it is to work in an area where we are not judged by our disability and what is wrong with us. more importantly we bond through our weaknesses and help each other with our strengths. i feel accepted with these kids and am confident that they just love me for me and for that i am continuously thankful. God sure is amazing!

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