tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015177077123475262.post3074514179151417256..comments2019-03-08T23:03:13.790-08:00Comments on a m a n d a: ShelleyAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17309030195432871769noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015177077123475262.post-3866251094844754962008-12-08T22:01:00.000-08:002008-12-08T22:01:00.000-08:00Amanda, this is so sweet. It made me all teary!Amanda, this is so sweet. It made me all teary!Natasha Holmquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462826569112085343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015177077123475262.post-42514724252435168562008-12-05T11:03:00.000-08:002008-12-05T11:03:00.000-08:00Amanda - this post made me cry. Really, it did, an...Amanda - this post made me cry. Really, it did, and I feel like I go through, or went through, the same emotions with Steve. When I was younger, I completely resented him because I was too young to understand his disability, and would get so embarassed when he would want to walk out with me to the bus stop and be friends with my friends, etc. I don't exactly remember where my turning point was, but one day, I just realized, man am I lucky. I got to have the most unique experience growing up and learning from someone like him that not many people get. I have learned so much from living with him and from working with other people like him at the group home. Their disabilities are challenging for them, as well as for the people that work to take care of them. But, the rewards are endless. Sometimes, when there is so much "drama" going on from people acting immature, selfish, ridiculous, etc. and I just look at these people and I'm like, they are so much more mature than we are. They don't even worry about the pointless things that we do. One time I was at my parents not too long ago and for some reason I was crying and just sitting on the couch and Steve came and sat down by me on the couch and just put his arm around me and didn't even say anything, just patted me on the shoulder and looked at me like he understood. I really felt like Heavenly Father was working through him to comfort me. They are so innocent that sometimes I think they are the only people that Heavenly Father can really get through to and use as his instruments here on earth. Anyways, sorry about the novel (embarassing!) but your post really struck a chord with me, and I really appreciated you sharing it. I love Shelley too, and those pictures of her are beautiful! Thanks for making me cry. =)The Wilson Pratt Wilson Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16876630568112625426noreply@blogger.com