This morning we went through Joni Eareckson Tada's list on "How To Be a Friend to Someone With a Disability." They loved role playing and learning how to serve someone in a wheelchair with kindness, compassion and dignity.
I then asked the kids if they would like to meet some powerful people that have let God use their weakness to show His power. I brought a guitar into class and started strumming. I asked them how someone could play the guitar if they didn't have any arms. They all shouted, "You can't." I set the guitar on the floor and told them to think about it. One of them asked me if you could play it with your feet. I told them that would be really tough but I have met someone who can. I introduced them to Tony Melendez through a CD and then through You Tube. They were amazed. I only wish they could meet him in person. He is such a kind and gracious man!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlZPYGBXQ44
I then told them about a young lady that can fly a plane with her feet. Once again, they were amazed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK0LvmurKbU
I will introduce them to some more amazing people tomorrow!
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