Sticks and stones

Tuesday, November 18, 2003

God made all people. Everyone in the world has individual characteristics. My little sister is no exception. At age one, my sister was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Becki, now at age 11, cannot walk, or use her muscles the same as everyone else. She has been confined to a wheelchair for some years now. She may not be able to comprehend some ideas as fast as others. Becki may not be able to understand hurtful words that some say about disabled people, but I know what they are saying.

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