This is a post that comes with strings attached. Because if you are reading it, I am praying that you will take action. What that action looks like is not up to me; I cannot pretend to know your situation, your heart, your ability. But what I do know is this - you are about to read the story of a little boy with incredible potential. A little boy who never ceases to entertain. A little boy who needs to know his value, his place, his future.
A little boy who needs people praying for him…
A little boy who needs people sponsoring him…
A little boy who needs people who will always be there for him…
One day in January of last year, a little boy was admitted to COTP. He was typical in every way but one. He had spina bifida and so he could not walk.
I don’t want to write this story to invoke pity. I don’t want you to see him as a child with special needs. I want you to get to know him for who he is and who he was made to be.
Because when we see this little boy, we don’t see a disability or a diagnosis. We see a little boy who is the same as every other child. A toddler who blesses our lives like crazy.
Little boy loves to be a good friend. He is quick to console those who are hurting and will offer a pat on the back or a kiss on the cheek without hesitation. He seeks out his friends and knows who his people are. He might even get into a little trouble with those friends. ;)
Little boy loves to talk. He is constantly chattering and telling stories. Before he was actually verbal, he talked so much that visitors were convinced he was fluent in Creole and nannies were convinced he was fluent in English.
Little boy loves to play. He can ride his plasma car like a champion and is quick to help his friends learn. He loves books and repeating the words. He loves coloring with crayons.
Little boy loves to improve. He is always pushing himself, seeing if he can make his legs work to climb up on the bench or ride the tricycle. He loves to practice standing and try to take some independent steps.
Little boy loves to laugh. He loves to play tickling games. He loves to cover his eyes and play, “Where are you?” finishing with a big reveal of his smiling face.
Little boy loves to cuddle. He always wants the first spot on my lap, even trying to tell me that the child in front wants to get down so that he can move forward.
We love this little boy. We are praying for sponsors to prayerfully and financially cover his stay here at COTP. And we are praying for his future.
He has blessed our lives so much and we want nothing but the best for them. Every day he is with us, we will love him, hold him, and pray for him. He is incredible and so much fun.
Little boy is looking for some more sponsors to regularly support him. To learn more about this opportunity, check out the following link: http://childrenofthepromise.org/child-sponsorship/
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