Today I substituted as an aide for the special needs kids. I thank God for the opportunity, because it not only took me out of my comfort zone, it showed me patience. True patience! I have more respect than ever for the teachers and instructors who do this day in and day out as their job.
I have a new outlook for special needs kids, and I think we all fall under that category, "special needs", because the only special needs they require are, more attention (how many of us don't want that?), more love (again, how many of us don't want that?), and more patience (need i say it again?).
Kinda makes these SPECIAL needs, seem pretty BASIC.
All of these "special needs" are lifetime needs that we all require to make it in this world. Sure there may be some of us that need a little "extra" assistance in performing daily functions, but we ALL have a need for that "special" attention that makes us all human. That contact and interaction that let's us know that we mean something to someone, that someone cares about us, and that we are special in someones eyes.
So take the time to hug your special needs child, wife, husband, parent, grandparent, relative and friend. It will be the best hug YOU ever give!
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Only a DAD...
As I visited my dad in the hospital today, I really looked at him and his situation at this time in his 63 year old life. It was not an easy thing to do because he is physically different from the man I fondly remember. The healthy 25 years younger man that would come at the drop of a dime when I called and needed him on the highway because my car broke down; and not once did he say I shouldn't have been on the highway in the first place going to do something I probably shouldn't have been doing. Nope, not my dad, he would say lets take a look and see what's going on under here. And low and behold, he would get it fixed and follow me back safely to Joplin, all with a warm loving smile on his face.
I can not count the times when my dad has been there when I really needed him in my adult life. I know as a child, we don't remember what all they done for us as much, and my dad wasn't always the best role model when I was younger, but he sure tried to make up for it with unconditional, unstoppable, always there for me and the kids, kind of love! I love him and appreciate him so much for that.
When I was hanging out with my friends and had a young son to care for, he would babysit and only say something like, don't be late for church in the morning. Never giving lectures, but gently letting me know that he didn't quite approve of the going out too much. When he got saved that was the best thing that could have happened to him at that time in his life. He has had diabetes since he was about 29 or so, he drank everyday after work, and he smoked like a chimney, but when he got saved, the smoking ceased as did the drinking. He has always had a wonderful attitude, but now it was really something to love. All he could do was praise the Lord that He saw fit to save him from himself! From then on, all he has been doing is trying to praise and serve Jesus!
Back to today, as I was looking at his body; his body that has lost two lower legs, his body that has had a triple bypass, his body that has a dialysis fistula port from getting his blood cleaned three times a week, his body that has numerous scars from passing out and falling, his body that has lungs that fill with over a liter of fluid and have to be drained, his body that sometimes has uncontrollable twitches from some medication reaction, his body that takes a small arsenal of meds and his body that has endless stomach pains....when I look at my dad and see all that is happening to him, and wonder how he can still go on....It seems all I ever see besides his smile and great attitude, is the Love that he ALWAYS has for ME!
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
We must be STILL..So we can MOVE
We must stop spreading the hate, so we can spread more love
We must stop spreading the lies, so we can spread the truth
We must stop spreading the hurt, so we can spread the healing
We must stop spreading the illness, so we can spread the cure
We must stop spreading the sadness, so we can spread the happiness
We must stop spreading the fear, so we can spread the security
We must stop spreading the darkness, so we can spread the LIGHT
We must stop spreading the substitutes, so we can spread the pure
We must stop spreading the fake, so we can spread the real
We must stop spreading the ignorant, so we can spread the knowledge
We must stop spreading the filth, so we can spread the clean
We must stop spreading the hopelessness, so we can spread the hope
We must stop spreading the disbelief, so we can spread the faith
We must be STILL, so we can MOVE...
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We must stop spreading the lies, so we can spread the truth
We must stop spreading the hurt, so we can spread the healing
We must stop spreading the illness, so we can spread the cure
We must stop spreading the sadness, so we can spread the happiness
We must stop spreading the fear, so we can spread the security
We must stop spreading the darkness, so we can spread the LIGHT
We must stop spreading the substitutes, so we can spread the pure
We must stop spreading the fake, so we can spread the real
We must stop spreading the ignorant, so we can spread the knowledge
We must stop spreading the filth, so we can spread the clean
We must stop spreading the hopelessness, so we can spread the hope
We must stop spreading the disbelief, so we can spread the faith
We must be STILL, so we can MOVE...
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Times Up...
When do you release the reservations that hold you back from liking someone, or that keep you from going to certain places because so and so will be there, or from engaging in social civility because you may not fit in, and from just being positive?
Is there a moment in your life that you feel is the right age, time, etc., to say enough is enough?
Too often we have the the mentality of "I will wait until...", and before we realize it, that "until" never comes. There is no right time to make amends, lose weight, forgive someone or tell someone you love them. There is no right time to plan to have everything perfect before you take needed steps to follow your dreams, your goals or to love.
Today, right now, at this moment is the only time that is yours to live, and everything else is a borrowed dream.
Don't put off waiting for that perfect time, because the person may not be around, the situation may not arise, the money may never come, and all to quickly,....your time may be up...
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Speaking of...
Sometimes its like the gentle breeze on a warm day, just subtle enough to make you aware of it's presence. Sometimes its like the blaring blast from a fog horn that blows, alerting you to its arrival.
Sometimes its like the coolness of the dew that you step on with your bare feet.
Sometimes its like the warm embrace you get from a friend you haven't seen in awhile.
Sometimes its like the sweetest drop of honey that you taste for the first time.
Sometimes its like the message you hear from a loved Pastor, touching your very soul.
Sometimes its like the kiss from your loved ones, given with deep affection.
Sometimes its like the roaring of the ocean waves crashing against each other.
All times it is God speaking to you...
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Sometimes its like the coolness of the dew that you step on with your bare feet.
Sometimes its like the warm embrace you get from a friend you haven't seen in awhile.
Sometimes its like the sweetest drop of honey that you taste for the first time.
Sometimes its like the message you hear from a loved Pastor, touching your very soul.
Sometimes its like the kiss from your loved ones, given with deep affection.
Sometimes its like the roaring of the ocean waves crashing against each other.
All times it is God speaking to you...
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Emotions make you....
I am a wimpy, crybaby when it comes to emotional advertising. I am the one that can cry from a commercial, and not because I am sick to death of seeing it, but rather, it has touched that spot in my heart that connects me with all other human beings. That place where emotions dwell.
I can watch a movie a hundred times and still have a rush of happiness, an apprehension of fear and a swell of sadness at all the same scenes, like I've never seen the movie before. Take for instance, I was watching "You've Got Mail" today, and low and behold the scene where Tom Hanks puts his hand over Meg Ryans mouth and quiets her before she has something to say that "she may spend the rest of her life agonizing over"'; I get the warm rush of "awww, how sweet." And of course the ending scene is just enough to make you boo hoo and snot over, no matter that you know what's going to happen.
We all have that emotional place that makes us gush over babies, laugh hysterically at something funny, have a profound sadness or love uncontrollably. Some people however; are really good at hiding their feelings for fear of another's reaction or how it may make them look; but for the most part, we all behave in a similar manner when it comes to emotions.
Now that's not to say we all don't show those emotions differently, but somewhere those feelings are waiting to rise to the surface, to connect us all on a level that reveals the vulnerable sides of our tough, everyday masks that we wear to try to show the world we are in total control.
Let today be a day that you let your guard down. Starting with those closest to you, the next time you "feel" an emotion, let yourself actually take the time to experience the feeling, with all the highs, lows and in betweens that come with it, and be sure to make a mental note how you felt and how others reacted to your display. You just may be surprised!
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I can watch a movie a hundred times and still have a rush of happiness, an apprehension of fear and a swell of sadness at all the same scenes, like I've never seen the movie before. Take for instance, I was watching "You've Got Mail" today, and low and behold the scene where Tom Hanks puts his hand over Meg Ryans mouth and quiets her before she has something to say that "she may spend the rest of her life agonizing over"'; I get the warm rush of "awww, how sweet." And of course the ending scene is just enough to make you boo hoo and snot over, no matter that you know what's going to happen.
We all have that emotional place that makes us gush over babies, laugh hysterically at something funny, have a profound sadness or love uncontrollably. Some people however; are really good at hiding their feelings for fear of another's reaction or how it may make them look; but for the most part, we all behave in a similar manner when it comes to emotions.
Now that's not to say we all don't show those emotions differently, but somewhere those feelings are waiting to rise to the surface, to connect us all on a level that reveals the vulnerable sides of our tough, everyday masks that we wear to try to show the world we are in total control.
Let today be a day that you let your guard down. Starting with those closest to you, the next time you "feel" an emotion, let yourself actually take the time to experience the feeling, with all the highs, lows and in betweens that come with it, and be sure to make a mental note how you felt and how others reacted to your display. You just may be surprised!
Unless noted, All Daily Portions test Blog post are copyright 2010 Daily Portions.
Friday, April 1, 2011
little...A LOT
If we can learn to appreciate the crumbs we have in life, then we will be that much more sated when we obtain the full course meals.
Very often, we get tossed some unfair situations in life that we see as crumbs. If we learn to deal with these as they come and start making the most of them, instead of looking for the bigger portions, then when the breaks come, our appetites already know how to be satisfied with little, so we are able to appreciate the feast and not overeat causing that miserable feeling. Instead, we can savor each bite of the journey and experience the different tastes of success.
10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Very often, we get tossed some unfair situations in life that we see as crumbs. If we learn to deal with these as they come and start making the most of them, instead of looking for the bigger portions, then when the breaks come, our appetites already know how to be satisfied with little, so we are able to appreciate the feast and not overeat causing that miserable feeling. Instead, we can savor each bite of the journey and experience the different tastes of success.
Philippians 4:10-12 (King James Version)
10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
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