(Written by Joan Martin, "From the Heartbeat
of the Remnant")
I. Blessed are those who stop and listen to my chatter. You may not
understand me, but I love when people talk to me, for I long for companionship, too.
II. Blessed are those who take my hand and walk with me when the path
is rough, for I easily stumble and grow weary. But thank you, too for
letting me walk alone when the path is smooth, for I must learn independence.
III. Blessed are those who take the time to tell me about special
happenings, for unless you make special effort to inform me, I remain ignorant.
IV. Blessed are those who wait for me. I may be slow, but I appreciate your patience.
V. Blessed are those who are not ashamed to be seen in public with me,
for I did not choose to born thus. It could have been you.
VI. Blessed are those who do not pity me, for I don't want pity. All I
want is understanding and respect for what I have learned.
VII. Blessed are those who notice my accomplishments, small as they
may seem to you. I must work long and hard to learn many of the
things you take for granted.
VIII. Blessed are those who include me in their games, even though I
may not understand the rules. I still like to be included in your activities.
IX. Blessed are those who think of me as a person who loves, and
hurts, and feels joy and pain just like you do, for in that respect I am normal.
Taken from the Heartbeat of the Remnant; Joan Martin; Sept/Oct 1997;
59 S. Groffdale Rd., Leola, PA 17540. (800.227.7902)
"Mom, Nathan's on the Roof Again! A Journey into the Life of an
Autistic Child" Deborah V. Miracle; August 1998; Reprinted onto back
cover; Heritage Publications; Jacksonville, FL
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"Man should not consider his outward possessions as his own,
but as
common to all, so as to share them without hesitation when others are in need."
(Thomas Aquinas; Thirteenth Century)
"You will be made rich in every way so that
you can be generous on
every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God."
2 Corinthians 9:11
