'Understanding Disabilities' 101 - Day of Reckoning

I planned what I wanted to happen for what seemed like forever. I even came to The Boy's and Girl's Club an hour earlier than I already had been, so I could call hospitals, supply stores and groceries stores for donations. I finagled walkers, wheelchairs, Vaseline, earplugs and chewing gum for our special day.

We had been telling the kids we had something special planned for that day. We wanted as many kids to come as possible and told them to invite friends. That day there were more children at the club than I had ever seen. I was thrilled and a bit nervous. I mean there sat my three professors on the front bleacher!

The children listened intently to me explain that everyone is just temporarily able-bodied, that we all eventually become disabled and they were going to find out what it might feel like today. I went on to let them know there were five stations with a goal and reward for each of them, just for trying.

We split the kids into five equal groups. The room had an air of excitement in it and they were off...

In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness.

Titus 2:7

I am blessed

Merrym Dawn Mathis Bruce