Reflections on a Sunday

Today in Sacrament meeting, we had guests who spoke and sang to us. They are the Special needs MIA. Some had Downs Syndrome, others there were deaf, or otherwise handicapped. The parents of a Downs girl spoke, then she spoke, and then we heard from her "buddy". Buddies are serving one on one in the YW and YM programs by way of a calling. A peer, who loves them, and is a true friend who helps them to participate in meetings and activities. The "Buddies" who spoke to us today, told of their great love for the special needs children, and how they are the ones who are benefitting from their service. They receive so much pure Christlike love in return, that no one wants to be released from this service. Our hearts were touched by their singing and their sweet testimony's. Once again, I realized what special spirits these childrn are. My mother used to work for a woman who cared for abandoned Downs babies. She always came home from work so excited at the things they were learning and the sweet love they gave. Also, I was touched today by the song they all sang together in sign language. I miss using it to communicate with mom.