Love For All People

     Out of all of our field trips that we have had in this class thus far, I would have to say that today was far better than any of the previous ones.  The reason being because I just have such a huge passion in my heart for men and woman and children with disabilities.  I truly enjoyed walking around the facility and being able to interact a little bit with the people that attend the program.  The woman that worked there and the one who gave us the tour is named Ashley.  She did a fantastic job of giving us an overview of all that goes on and what kind of classes they offer.  The whole time walking around I tried to stay as close to Ashley as I could because I was and am so interested in what she does and what those facilities are providing for those amazing men and woman.  I think that places like those that work with people who have disabilities are resourceful and needed.  One fact that I would love about working there or at another facility like it would be getting to know all of the men and woman and building a true relationship with them.  When I was in high school in Orlando, I would volunteer every day of the week for a few hours or even, sometimes, a half a day at a disability center that worked with Down syndrome, autistic, and cerebral polsey children and youth.  Moreover, one of the biggest reasons I believe that the Lord is sending me to get my Masters in Professional Counseling is because I will have the opportunity to work in centers just like the one we visited today.  I enjoy working with them so much, it makes my entire day when I just see them smile and laugh.  I used to cry all the time and my heart would brake for each and every person that I would come in contact with who had a disability.  I hoped and prayed that they had a safe place to lay their head down at night, that they were loved and cared for by people so much, that they knew God loved them, and that they were happy.  I know that hopefully having the opportunity to work in a center like the one today I would shine so bright for my Creator and I would be doing something that makes Him proud.  He has placed the passion inside me and I know that when I do it that I am glorifying Him.  As John Piper says, “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.”