"Special Ability"

We were blessed to go to the Near His Heart dinner the other night in Auburn. It is a yearly dinner for families with children with special needs. We had an incredible time and were overwhelmed by the hospitality and love that was displayed by these volunteers.  All 4 kids went to their own childcare. I had talked to Ian and lily before hand, like I always do when we go to these events, to remember their manners and to be patient and kind to everyone.  They affirmed my request and ran off excitedly.   Rob and I attended the dinner and listened to the speaker, who has a son with Down syndrome.  I really can't put into words our experience.  It was amazing and doubly amazing that Rob only tried to cry 3 times. So after picking the kids up from their 3 hour vbs type experience, we piled in the car and I asked Ian first, "Did you meet any kids with special needs? And tell me about it".  He said yes and told about a boy  he hung out with and for what I could put together, he was autistic.  So Ian had a good time.

Lily was next. She said "Well, I did play with some kids but I don't know what their Special Ability was!"  That did it.  The show Glee used the phrase "handicapable" and I loved that. But this is it!  We now refer to it as "Special Ability" or maybe even "Super Ability" :)  Leave it to Lily to teach us again.