At the CRPN there are 50 kids. 2009 we focussed on the invalids and a handful of others. I can say I know 8 to 10 pretty darn well. And then I notice the next kid or group of kids I want to spend time with and focus on.
Two girls: Cynthia, 9 and Elsa 12, have recently caught my attention. Because they are well behaved and relatively healthy, they had not caught my attention previously. Both are quite developmentally challenged, but both are sweet and calm. Elsa is a bit of a loner and spends long hours staring at the wall even when she can be walking around the yard. Cynthia is a perpetual motion machine: She just keeps moving and probing and examining everything. Though I don't think she has PICA, she does want to use her tongue to taste test everything. She usually manages to acquire a piece of fabric and will play with it for hours. No doubt her taste testing has had some bad experiences, but she has no language skills whatsoever.
I am frustrated that there is not time in the day to spend quality time with each of them. They seem to really respond to one on one attention. They are mostly in the main room with the full group and get little individual attention.
Where am I going with this. I guess I am thinking about God and how he loves all 6 billion of us and how he pays attention to us individually and works with us in all our shortcomings and handicaps. The idea that he gave us the manual as a guide and sends us many feedback mechanisms amazes. When I see the limitless need and suffering in the world, particularly my little corner, I am sometimes overwhelmed by my inadequacy. It is then that I really appreciate and loving and all knowing God who takes care of it all. All of it..... and don't forget it.
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