Friday, August 1, 2008

The BEST Vacation Bible School EVER!




Some of you may remember my frustration when I found out that one of the local churches wouldn't allow Yan into VBS because she still uses pull-ups. I'm sure that it was more than the pull-ups that they were afraid of. After that incident I found out about a wonderful program at nearby "Christ Presbyterian Church". Every year they host a "Very Special Bible School"...let me tell you, it is the BEST EVER!!!




It is one thing when you are looking for people that will 1) Include your child with special needs. 2) Be attentive, kind, patient and take care of your child with special needs. But it takes it to a whole new level when a group of people feel excited and blessed to work with your child with special needs! As a parent, I feel blessed to be with Yan on a daily basis. To me she radiates God's perfection, joy and happiness. But, it's really hard to find others who will take the time to get to know her and see the same joy in her.




When we arrived at our first morning of VSBS, we were greeted by Yan's assigned special helper, Wheat. Wheat is a totally caring, joyful young woman. When I came to pick her up she said, "Do you know what a blessing Yan was to me today?" :-) She tried to learn some signs, just because she thought it would let Yan know that she loved her and that she was trying to understand what she was saying. She has told me positive after positive thing about what Yan has done everyday...it has been a breath of fresh air. Wheat is a gem!! If you're reading this Wheat, we love you!




I'm sad that it ends tomorrow, but am so glad that we found out more about the ministries that the church provides. We will be back! I also feel blessed that I've finally met several moms in the area that all have children with Down Syndrome. I'm grateful that God has spoken to churches like this and that they are reaching out to be the hands and feet of Christ!




Pictures posted are: Yan and Wheat (Yan was not interested in looking...I've got to try and get a better picture of them tomorrow). And a glimpse of our days...how many times to you push your stroller full of pull-ups with no pants and a cowgirl hat on roller skates? :-)


10 comments:

Heather said...

yay! i'm so glad you found the very best VBS!

my life: said...

That is wonderful! So glad you were able to find it, before it took place! :^)

Mrs. Garner said...

Hello! What a blessing to find such a great VBS!!! Our 5 year old went to VBS for the first time. I'm positive Yan did much better than he did, ahem.

stephanie h said...

That's AWESOME!

Jenny said...

I am so glad that you found a VBS program that will work for Yan and has people that are willing to open up to her special needs. Wheat seems to be a total blessing to the 2 of you. What a superb individual.

I love the 1st picture of yan in her crazy outfit. I love seeing the creations that my two come up with everyday with the clothes in their dress-up box. I am just glad that they don't fight with me about taking it all off before we go out in public. :)

Gigi said...

We so LOVED having Mis Yan! She is one of the inaugural VsBS happy participants! We are so glad you would entrust her to us and we value you all as a family. She looked so happy all 3 days and blessed us by being with us. We hope we see you again soon. Special Saturdays start in September. Can't wait! lots of hugs!

my life: said...

Thanks Jenn! Did I mention...I love the skates and stroller combo? Pantless makes the photo though!!! :^)

Heather - Hopelessly Flawed said...

AWESOME!!! I am so glad you found this. What a blesing, for so many families who sent their kids and who volunteered to work. God surely has a smile on His face.

Anonymous said...

Ok, that made me cry. That is AWESOME!

God bless Wheat and the Christ Presbyterian Church. <3

Cindy said...

I love Yan's roller skating half naked photo! She's such a hoot! We hope to get to catch up with you soon!