Thanks for inviting me to join in on the meme. I had fun with it. It was interesting to take a trip down memory lane and recall that day when I suddenly dropped on the pavement in the middle of Fifth Avenue just to do something outrageous! You can bet I received a few incredulous stares that day. Har, har, har, har. What a moment in time…..

I am very glad you decided to participate in the challenge. I too, have had my doubts about many memes and the value that they bring to our subscribers and readers. When I read Todd’s article though I knew I had to join in the Think Different Challenge. Your article fits the theme perfectly and is an outstanding piece of work!

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What a delight to find you commenting here as a result of my participation in your blogging meme! I’m glad you enjoyed my little list, especially the part about seeing everyone as having a divine mission.

It really puts things into perspective, doesn’t it? It is for this reason I learned long ago to accept my hearing disability. Once I realized my mission was to take my gift of articulate speech on the road as a professional speaker, I knew right away I was born deaf for a divine reason. It changed my whole outlook on life.

Thanks for stopping by and of course for adding my article to your list at your site. I appreciate it.

Well I’m glad you did decide to participate in the Think Different Challenge because you have written a great article that perfectly captures its spirit.

I particularly like your idea to perceive every single person as having a divine mission. When I see someone with a disability I tend to feel sorry for them. When I think about it, though, where is the good in me feeling sorry for them? I guess you (and Corinne - great comment) have helped me to think differently

ps I have added your article to my list

Well, you know what? I see you as an angel too! There are no accidents on this planet and for those of us who are aware, this is LOA at work here. Thanks for the inspiring story of Steve, the mentally disabled boy who expressed nothing but pure love. Wow. Amazing.

Thanks for sharing. The boy’s story complements the article very nicely - everyone is here for a purpose and perhaps Steve’s purpose is to shine the light of pure love to show people what it really looks like. Those who see it are blessed. Those who don’t are not ready yet.

My best friend had a child, Steve, who was mentally disabled.

He was a savant in that he could tell you the baseball averages for every player from the early 1900’s!

He used to write Mike Ditka every week and analyse every play the Bears did and Mike told me once when I met him he took Steve’s advice very seriously. He even wrote back to him.

But Steve could not tie his shoes or make change.

In spite of that he was the top salesman in the gift shop at Lambs Farm. No one could resist him because the was pure love.

I believe many disabled people are really angels sent to help us appreciate our life and the gifts we have.

That includes you, Stephen! I consider you one of my angels.

Love,

Corinne