Teens in general so rarely express that level of emotion publically. Gus' outburst made my heart soar. Such unfiltered love. Oh, to know my heavenly father so well that I express myself freely with such unfiltered praise.
I was temporarily handicapped when I shattered my ankle. It was most difficult especially because my church at the time was handicapped hostile. Now as older body changed too, Would it not be wonderful to have Gus; sense of love and joy! Seeing Gus was so moving to me.
I couldn't stop thinking about how inspiring he is! Whether disabled or not, we can all learn to show our love in more courageous ways. Blessings to You, Linda
Very moving, your sharing from the inside out. When I and my two younger brothers, elementary school age, lived down the block from Tommy who had either polio or cerebral palsy, I can only recall our holding him with respect and friendship.
It is terrible when people make an “other” into an it rather than a Thou. (I And Thou, by Martin Buber).
Many, many posts today about the fact that disability shouldn't matter--it's wrong to shame a teen for showing emotion. Yes, and it's also hard for people like myself not to cringe. We've been teased and shunned--and we're so grateful for people like you who refuse to make us Thou. It's good to feel like I'm OK. Blessings to you, Linda
Inspired words as always...I so look forward to reading your takes on life I never just read them one time through
Pam,
Thank you--sometimes I don't read them enough before posting and then the typos wave at me. Sheesh. Keep on keeping on, Linda
Teens in general so rarely express that level of emotion publically. Gus' outburst made my heart soar. Such unfiltered love. Oh, to know my heavenly father so well that I express myself freely with such unfiltered praise.
Sherry,
Indeed! Whether you call God Father or Mother or something else, it always feels great to be nestled in the Everlasting Arms. Blessed Be, Linda
I was temporarily handicapped when I shattered my ankle. It was most difficult especially because my church at the time was handicapped hostile. Now as older body changed too, Would it not be wonderful to have Gus; sense of love and joy! Seeing Gus was so moving to me.
Merrimon,
I couldn't stop thinking about how inspiring he is! Whether disabled or not, we can all learn to show our love in more courageous ways. Blessings to You, Linda
Very moving, your sharing from the inside out. When I and my two younger brothers, elementary school age, lived down the block from Tommy who had either polio or cerebral palsy, I can only recall our holding him with respect and friendship.
It is terrible when people make an “other” into an it rather than a Thou. (I And Thou, by Martin Buber).
George,
Many, many posts today about the fact that disability shouldn't matter--it's wrong to shame a teen for showing emotion. Yes, and it's also hard for people like myself not to cringe. We've been teased and shunned--and we're so grateful for people like you who refuse to make us Thou. It's good to feel like I'm OK. Blessings to you, Linda