Making Room for One More

--by kjreed, posted Sep 29, 2007

My daughter has a former classmate that is a special needs child. He has lots of issues and is being raised w/ his grandma along w/ several other siblings.

The grandma doesn't drive and rarely gets out. I have kinda adopted this little boy as one of my own. Whenever we take our kids out for fun activities I always call and invite him. The grandma is on a fixed income and she states because these are considered "kinship placements" with the grandkids she is not eligible to receive any state assistance. Therefore leaving her w/ money for the necessities only each month.

Now, I, myself do good to get by w/ little fun stuff each month and I always utilize free first! But, no matter what I give them a call and include him along with us. One time I even invited all of the kids there at her house to a hayride & picnic! He enjoys getting out as he doesn't have any friends and I enjoy being able to put that smile on his face and seeing the happiness in his eyes.

When he knows we are coming he's always standing in the doorway w/ a big smile eagerly awaiting my arrival. That so tickles my heart to be able to do the little bit that I am able to do.

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Posted by kjreed
Sep 29, 2007
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babynurse wrote: God bless your heart. You are indeed a caring, compassionate person.

PamelaJo wrote: More grace to you!!! How wonder-full you are!
Pamela Jo

brighteyes wrote: Bless You kjreed for your generosity, open heart and compassion....you are my Kindness Hero of the Day. Keep up your unselfish kindness to the little one because it is in the giving, that we receive.....your story and kindness touched me deeply in my heart (awarded you 4 smiles-mox. amt!)
Blessings to you & yours,
Smiling Eyes ;)

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