Disabilities

[This last Sunday we had some extra people helping out the toddlers and parents in the foyer, playing with the kids. It seemed to be going well.]

Emily, one of our college students did a separate lesson with the older kids about disabilities. They talked and colored and played a game leading a blindfolded friend through an obstacle course. Given her age range (4-8 years) the kids did a great job keeping their friends safe. I was much impressed. One of the kids that I think of as very shy was very engaged in the conversation. That was special.

And this was very special: I know that some of the kids are good friends with an adult who has some "disability". When Emily asked the kids if they knew anyone with a disability they all said "no". Why? Because he's a friend like every other friend in their lives. They're not thinking about the ways that he's different. He's their friend.

Personally, I think that's what we're shooting for... more than loving people despite our differences, to be so good at loving people that we don't even think about it.

Jesus healed.