Kindness (hessed) for the Special Needs Children

I have to admit for many years in the beginning of Meggie's life I was not sure of God's purpose or plan for myself or my family, but in time, God would reveal just what he would have us do.  Now I know he was preparing me to speak, to blog, to write, and to raise my family to honor him.  Raising a child with special needs is a learning experience to say the least, one that will bring tears and laughter, hopes and fears, inclusion or rejection, hardship or wealth, joy and sorrow,...... and yes, maybe even Kindness and Blessings from some of the most unlikely places.




This past month I had the honor and the privilege to be interviewed by our Pastor, Dr. Gary Hylander, as he spoke on "The Special Needs Child".  This was one message out of a profound series that was presented to our Church family.  This message was taken from 2 Samuel 9:1-13, I highly recommend you read it, you won't be sorry.  I was amazed by the kindness (hesed) of David.  When you are done reading this, you can hear the message by following this link:  www.sheboyganefc.org  then click on the listen online box, scroll down to "The Special Needs Child"    August 28, 11 message and click on the arrow to play.  There is 5 main highlights in this message to listen for:

~ The initiative the caregiver takes
~The assurance the caregiver provides
~The arrangements the caregiver makes
~The dignity the caregiver instills
~The promise/responsibility the caregiver fulfills.  

 I hope this will inform, inspire, encourage, and bless many of you, and may you show some kindness (Hesed)  to someone who may least expect it.  For God told us in his word that what we do for others, (the least of these) is like doing it to him.  Enjoy the message!       

Blessings,

Wendy