There is one common term that I heard as a teacher which was foreign to me initially. When my school developed a program to help these students, I began to grasp some of the learning disabilities which exist. Yet, as I spent time with my cousin Mary the past 24 hours, I have a better understanding of what it means to have a special needs child.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:19.
Eight years ago, my cousin gave birth to twins, a girl and boy. A great job and two healthy children provided a promising future. Yet, an untimely divorce followed by a late diagnosis of her son has left Mary in a no win situation. Based upon my recent interaction, my heart goes out to any family who is given the task to raise a child with special needs.
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart, Psalm 37:4.
I tend to be a confident person, but when it comes to special needs, I feel helpless. Depending upon the specific condition, I become paralyzed, not knowing what to say or do. While most programs the government attempts to run usually fails, special needs children is an area where family and parents need help to overcome these extreme situations. May God raise up leaders to address and solve this growing need in America.
by Jay Mankus
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