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Topic: GOD LIVES UNDER THE BED!!!!!!!
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Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted May 01, 2007 12:30 AM
 
Don't start reading this one until you've got more than 3 or 4
minutes to just "scan" over it. It deserves some time for reflection.
GOD LIVES UNDER THE BED
I envy Kevin. My brother Kevin thinks God lives under his bed. At
least that's what I heard him say one night.
He was praying out loud in his dark bedroom, and I stopped to listen,
"Are you there, God?" he said. "Where are you? Oh, I see. Under the
bed..."
I giggled softly and tiptoed off to my own room. Kevin's unique
perspectives are often a source of amusement. But that night
something else lingered long after the humor. I realized for the
first time the very different world Kevin lives in.
He was born 30 years ago, mentally disabled as a result of
difficulties during labor. Apart from his size (he's
6-foot-2), there are few ways in which he is an adult.
He reasons and communicates with the capabilities of a
7-year-old, and he always will. He will probably always believe that
God lives under his bed, that Santa Claus is the one who fills the
space under our tree every Christmas and that airplanes stay up in
the sky because angels carry them.
I remember wondering if Kevin realizes he is different. Is he ever
dissatisfied with his monotonous life?
Up before dawn each day, off to work at a workshop for the disabled,
home to walk our cocker spaniel, return to eat his favorite
macaroni-and-cheese for dinner, and later to bed.
The only variation in the entire scheme is laundry, when he hovers
excite dly over the washing machine like a mother with her newborn
child.
He does not seem dissatisfied.
He lopes out to the bus every morning at 7:05, eager for a day of
simple work.
He wrings his hands excitedly while the water boils on the stove
before dinner, and he stays up late twice a week to gather our dirty
laundry for his next day's laundry chores.
And Saturdays-oh, the bliss of Saturdays! That's the day my Dad takes
Kevin to the airport to have a soft drink, watch the planes land, and
speculate loudly on the destination of each passenger inside. "That
one's goin' to Chi-car-go!" Kevin shouts as he claps his hands.
His anticipation is so great he can hardly sleep on Friday nights.
And so goes his world of daily rituals and weekend field trips.
He doesn't know what it means to be discontent.
His life is simple.
He will never know the entanglements of wealth of power, and he does
not care what brand of clothing he wears or what kind of food he
eats. His needs have always been met, and he never worries that one
day they may not be.
His hands are diligent. Kevin is never so happy as when he is
working. When he unloads the dishwasher or vacuums the carpet, his
heart is completely in it.
He does not shrink from a job when it is begun, and he does not leave
a job until it is finished. But when his tasks are done, Kevin knows
how to relax.
He is not obsessed with his work or the work of others. His heart is
pure.
He still believes everyone tells the truth, promises must be kept,
and when you are wrong, you apologize instead of argue.
Free from pride and unconcerned with appearances, Kevin is not afraid
to cry when he is hurt, angry or sorry. He is always transparent,
always sincere. And he trusts God.
Not confined by intellectual reasoning, when he comes to Christ, he
comes as a child. Kevin seems to know God - to really be friends with
Him in a way that is difficult for an "ed ucated" person to grasp.
God seems like his closest companion.
In my moments of doubt and frustrations with my Christianity I envy
the security Kevin has in his simple faith.
It is then that I am most willing to admit that he has some divine
knowledge that rises above my mortal questions
It is then I realize that perhaps he is not the one with the handicap.
I am. My obligations, my fear, my pride, my circumstances - they
all become disabilities when I do not trust them to God's care
Who knows if Kevin comprehends things I can never learn? After all,
he has spent his whole life in that kind of innocence, praying after
dark and soaking up the goodness and love of God.
And one day, when the mysteries of heaven are opened, and we are all
amazed at how close God really is to our hearts, I'll realize that
God heard the simple prayers of a boy who believed that God lived
under his bed.
Kevin won't be surprised at all!
When you receive this, say a prayer. That's all you have to do..
There is nothing attached. This is powerful.
Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost, but a lot
of rewards.
FRIENDS ARE ANGELS WHO LIFT US TO OUR FEET WHEN OUR WINGS HAVE
TROUBLE REMEMBERING HOW TO FLY!IP: Logged |
Moon666Child
Knowflake Posts: 2025
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Registered: Jul 2004
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posted May 01, 2007 01:03 AM
I agree completely with that ending line, for me, and from my life's experience, IT IS TRUE!------------------
Welcome to my blog The Rechargehouse! IP: Logged |
Eleanore
Moderator Posts: 2512
From: Japan
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted May 01, 2007 06:59 AM
Wonderful! Thank you!I remember reading somewhere that every "great" or advanced soul spends at least one lifetime as a mentally disabled person. The freedom from Ego is a great gift. We can learn much from the eternally young, whether it is due to a "disability" or not. IP: Logged |
Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted May 01, 2007 09:14 AM
A PRAYER TO THE ANGELS!!!!!  IP: Logged |
Bluemoon
Knowflake Posts: 4456
From: Stafford, VA USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted May 01, 2007 06:18 PM
AMEN!! Sister Star!! IP: Logged |
future_uncertain
Knowflake Posts: 2681
From: ohio
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted May 05, 2007 08:55 PM
Solane... what an amazing picture! I love the story of Kevin. It really makes you wonder, does it not? IP: Logged |
Mirandee
Knowflake Posts: 4812
From: South of the Thumb - Taurus, Pisces, Cancer
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted May 05, 2007 09:49 PM
Beautiful and touching story, Star  Makes you wonder who among us are the truly disabled.  The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 18: verses 1-4 reads: At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, " Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." And we all know the simplistic believing, trusting and unconditional love that children possess.  Shame we lose that as we grow older.   IP: Logged |
Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted May 05, 2007 10:12 PM
Now that I'm all growing up!!!LOL!!!Like alot of folk I'm sure, I don't live that early childhood. I was forced to grow up, way to fast, I had to take care of all, even their emotional checks???? Thats why I have felt so totally Blessed the last yr or so, too be able to touch that side of her & be able to hold that JOY in my heart for long extended periods of time!!! PURE BLISS!!!! I'm really not sh!ttin YA!!! It's been a Journey!!!LOL!!! Your so right Mirandee!!!! Thanks!!!!
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Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted May 05, 2007 10:17 PM
It really makes you wonder, does it not? Oh it has make me really wonder???? Alot of soul searching is how I put it!!!Thanks Future_uncertain!!!!!!!!!
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Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted May 05, 2007 10:25 PM
A different journey for all, but when one is open to recieve it and how their journey unfolds or how one reachs it, doesn't really matter, I believe we will all get in touch!!!Or the light just burns out!!! No more sparks!!!! IP: Logged |
aqua inferno
Knowflake Posts: 1106
From: hopping about Europe
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted May 06, 2007 09:23 PM
That's so beautiful It brought warmth to my very cynical heart, for that I thank you  IP: Logged |
zenwarner
Knowflake Posts: 401
From: tx, usa
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted May 07, 2007 12:49 AM
Solane, My brother is so very much like yours. Ive come to the same conclusions as you. IP: Logged |
Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted May 07, 2007 01:00 AM
OH MY DEAR ZENWARNER!!!That's not something that I wrote about my brother, just a very touching story that I wanted to share!!! Brought tears to my eyes, those are the things that I love to feel & to share with others!!! IP: Logged |
alma_pisces
Knowflake Posts: 234
From: bottom of the ocean
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted May 07, 2007 01:08 AM
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Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted May 07, 2007 01:21 AM
Hi alma_pisces!!!!
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aquaspryt69
Knowflake Posts: 1567
From: Arizona
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted October 07, 2007 05:50 AM
Just thought this thread should be bumped in case others missed it like I did.
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aqua inferno
Knowflake Posts: 1106
From: hopping about Europe
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted October 07, 2007 07:12 AM
oh cool! thanks for bumping this up!!IP: Logged |
Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted October 07, 2007 03:02 PM
Aquaspyt69
Just thought this thread should be bumped in case others missed it like I did.
Thanks for bumping me!!!! LOL!!! Just reminds me of all the things that I'm so Thoughtful and Thankful for today and in this very moment, in my life!!!! The Gentle Reminder's !!! I feel you are one of these people in my life, right now, as of late!!!! THANKS AQUASPRYT69!!!!!!! IP: Logged |
Dervish
Knowflake Posts: 328
From: California
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted October 07, 2007 11:04 PM
Just out of curiosity, what is meant by this? quote:
It is then I realize that perhaps he is not the one with the handicap.
I am. My obligations, my fear, my pride, my circumstances - they
all become disabilities when I do not trust them to God's care.
I got a pic in my mind (ie, the brother wanted to get a lobotomy to trust God better and be more like his brother), but I'm sure it's not what was intended. So what does he mean by this? This is a genuine question, not trying to start a fight. IP: Logged |
ListensToTrees
Knowflake Posts: 3844
From: Infinity
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted October 09, 2007 03:35 AM
Brought tears to my eyes!!
WOW! ------------------
It would be nice to evolve some sort of telepathy of the heart; empathy. A feeling, knowing inside how we are all interconnected. Empathy/ love would be a a law in itself. IP: Logged |
ListensToTrees
Knowflake Posts: 3844
From: Infinity
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted October 09, 2007 03:36 AM
Dervish, I think what was meant by that line is simply that most people lose touch with their innocence, their intuitive childlike closeness to our true source.....IP: Logged |
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