On our off
day we went to a Christian resort and met the missionary family that runs it.
Rachel, the mother, explained to us that she has a special needs child, and
invited us to her 20th birthday party with all of the families with special
needs children in their barangay.
Each one of
us has a special place in our hearts for children with special needs, so we
were excited for this opportunity to serve them and their families. Their
smiles and sweet spirits were contagious, and being able to see how happy they
were was such a huge blessing to us. One thing we are noticing is how universal
a smile and a laugh is. No matter what language is being spoken, joy breaks
down any barrier.
Pray for these children and their
families as they deal with a daily struggle that could be lessened with better
healthcare. Rachel
is asking us to point her to someone who could donate wheelchairs to the
families who are not able to purchase them on their own. Many of these children
could have some of their problems lessened if they were able to have access to
resources that we take advantage of in America.