"For the Lord's portion is His PEOPLE." Deutronomy 32:9
One of the saddest things I have seen at Joytown is the mealtime ritual. The Sunshine Class for the mentally handicapped is located at the bottom of a steep hill. Everyday before each meal, two teachers must push all of the students up the hill to the dining hall. This process takes at least 30 minutes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Today, I helped push the children and once again, I am humbled. I enter the crowded dining hall, lined with hundreds of wheelchairs. One housemother asks me to feed two boys who cannot feed themselves. As I am spoon feeding a 15-year-old boy, I start to cry. This boy could not wheel himself to the dining hall. He could not lift a spoon to his mouth. He could not even form the words "thank you." He is completely dependent on others. Yet, he is the Lord's portion. The Lord delights in this child.
There are times here when I think my heart cannot break any more. There is sadness that I cannot fix, but then I remember....we are not made for this world. And one day, one glorious day, these children will dance at their King's feet. All the brokenness of this world will finally be restored.
One of the saddest things I have seen at Joytown is the mealtime ritual. The Sunshine Class for the mentally handicapped is located at the bottom of a steep hill. Everyday before each meal, two teachers must push all of the students up the hill to the dining hall. This process takes at least 30 minutes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Today, I helped push the children and once again, I am humbled. I enter the crowded dining hall, lined with hundreds of wheelchairs. One housemother asks me to feed two boys who cannot feed themselves. As I am spoon feeding a 15-year-old boy, I start to cry. This boy could not wheel himself to the dining hall. He could not lift a spoon to his mouth. He could not even form the words "thank you." He is completely dependent on others. Yet, he is the Lord's portion. The Lord delights in this child.
There are times here when I think my heart cannot break any more. There is sadness that I cannot fix, but then I remember....we are not made for this world. And one day, one glorious day, these children will dance at their King's feet. All the brokenness of this world will finally be restored.
Gray you are doing more and helping these children more than you will EVER know!! I love you so much! I cannot wait to see you in a month and half!! : ) Keep being strong for these children Gray!! you amaze me so much and you really are a true inspiration to me in this month and a half to come!! I love you so much Graypher!!!!! See you soon my lover!
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