The Grace of Suffering
I know there are many things to catch up on especially after all the generosity I received in the United States, and the new things happening at the Hogar but the Holy Spirit put this on my heart to share. I am the first to admit that sometimes I forget my children are disabled. I see them for the beauty that lives in them. I see their personalities and often don’t see the limitations of their bodies. This past week I was able to travel to Galilee with another volunteer, Natalia, and meet a friend, Hani, from Nazarath for lunch. While we were discussing my work, he reiterated that seeing their suffering caused him pain. As always I tried to teach him about the joy that is in them, and I never stopped to actually listen to him. I regret that I tried to change his perspective before hearing it. I don't want people to see my children for what they lack but what they have. I often make light of the suffering of the children to placate the world and show ...