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« on: July 04, 2009, 11:18:26 AM » |
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A pastor looked over the assembled members for his Thursday afternoon confirmation class. Only one teenager was there for the class that should have been filled with fifteen youths. Only one young girl was there to benefit from the pastor's knowledge and preparation. Only she had prepared her assignment from the week before. The lone member of the class was a thirteen-year-old girl. Her mother had left her job as a waitress in order to pick her daughter up at school and have her at the class on time.
Her mother had told the pastor at the beginning of the series of confirmation classes, "I did not have the benefit of a church when I was growing up. I am determined that things will go better for my daughter than they went for me."
Her mother was definitely determined. Determination was her middle name. She would move any mountain in order to ensure that her daughter participated in all church activities.
At first the pastor considered canceling the class. After all, only one student was present. But the determination and dedication of the mother and her daughter moved him. He went ahead with the class. After all, the mother's dedication ought to be rewarded with at least this much response from the church.
Ten years later, when the pastor returned to that church, a beautiful young woman came up and introduced herself to him. She was a new teacher, specializing in children with learning disabilities. She was also an officer in the church, a leader of the young adults' group. Then the pastor remembered: She was the lone little girl in the confirmation class that Thursday afternoon ten years ago. She was the fruit of her mother's determination that her daughter would receive a blessing from the church.
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 10:18:09 PM » |
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It's surprising that this was read by over 2000 viewers without any remark. This is a real story in great support of those who are physically handicapped, that in spite of certain deformities, they can make a difference in our daily lives.
At any rate, "Thanks For Your Time" .... in viewing my post, regardless!!!!!!!!
Have a nice week ahead!
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2009, 04:20:22 PM » |
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thanks for this piece of writing dear..
its really good..
and i think the physically handicapped not only make a difference in our lives.. but they also help us learn some values and lessons which are really very precious but go unheeded..
i once worked with an NGO supporting physically handicapped kids..
and it was a very good experience.. unforgettable..
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2009, 10:09:23 AM » |
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thanks for this piece of writing dear..
its really good..
and i think the physically handicapped not only make a difference in our lives.. but they also help us learn some values and lessons which are really very precious but go unheeded..
i once worked with an NGO supporting physically handicapped kids..
and it was a very good experience.. unforgettable..
Thanks my dear for your input. I agree with you that we learn some values and lessons when we interact with individuals with physical disabilities. They are, indeed, amazing because they are able to do things like normal people. Here in US, you will be surprised there are blind people, as well as other physically handicapped who go to work. They are trained and can do certain things within their capabilities and determination. |
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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2009, 07:51:53 PM » |
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Really a great story with the nice moral that "Determination pays"
Thanks for sharing dear
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2009, 10:54:49 AM » |
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Really a great story with the nice moral that "Determination pays"
Thanks for sharing dear
Thanks ... the story conveys a great moral but some of the readers didn't see it, I would think. |
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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2009, 05:04:29 PM » |
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Great story dear liberty & thanks for sharing with us.
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« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2009, 06:29:55 AM » |
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NICE STORY DEAR LIBERTY.........
THANKS FOR SHARING
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« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2009, 04:10:08 AM » |
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Thanks Navaz & Sunil.
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« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2010, 11:39:44 PM » |
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really a very good post dear....
Got to learn something from this
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« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2010, 06:15:00 AM » |
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really a very good post dear....
Got to learn something from this
Thanks dear Priya for your kind remark. I have seen a lot of people who are handicapped and they are truly amazing especially the blind. And if you watch the Special Olympics, athletes with physical disabilities, they are incredible and wonderful. |
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