Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Joshua
My 13 year old son Joshua is highly mentally disabled. This means he still does not speak although he has a wide variety of "play words". Also, he is not fully potty trained. I often describe Joshua as a two year old in a young man's body. Physically, Joshua is very healthy & strong. One of his pastimes is to play outside where he likes to dig & toss dirt. The other day I stepped outside to check on Josh & found David who is eleven sitting with Josh & tossing dirt also. I suggested to David that he find a more creative way to play with Josh, something that might motivate Josh to do something besides toss dirt! David replied, " But mom, this is not just throwing dirt, we are communicating!" Whoa.....maybe I am the one who has something to learn? Romans 12:16 " Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion." Love & prayers, in Jesus, Cynthia
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It's amazing how children somehow manage to see the things we can't! It's so beautiful that your sons have found a way to communicate with each other that both can enjoy . . . although I certainly see why you want them to try to play together in more complex (and less dirty) ways. Thank you so much for sharing this. Beautiful story!
ReplyDeleteI love this story. I need to remember this with my own kids - to get down in the dirt with them and communicate with them on their level. It's amazing how much they can teach us!
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