Special Needs Kids—Life Full of Potential!

I know that deep down in my heart, I have a special place for kids with special needs. I occasionally hear about a single mother or family that learns through an ultrasound that the baby they are carrying has a special need. I have heard some of them consider aborting their babies because they are not “perfect”. My heart shouts out in me that they are indeed special and perfect. Oh, they may be more of a challenge than some but aren’t all kids a challenge? These little bundles are not potential life but life full of potential.

At my church, there is a young girl named Martha (pseudonym). She is two years old and is a Downs baby. Every Sunday I keep her in the church nursery. She is absolutely adorable. She laughs and she hugs. She plays and she sings. She comes from a good home and most would not notice any difference between her and any other child. I would take her home with me in a minute if she was offered.

She and many other kids with special needs are in need of understanding and the same love that we would give to any baby – special needs or not. One must not miss the great treasure inherent in every child whether they have special needs or not.