This is Dennis Christopher.Also known as: DC, Mr. Silly, Moley
He is the most amazing and loving child I have ever met.
What a blessing this little boy has been in my life!!
God granted me with the gift of taking care of Dennis for three years.
Because of my school schedule,
I had to leave him in someone else's care.
He has what is called pachygyria,
lissencephaly (meaning: smooth brain).
It is a congenital malformation of the cerebral hemisphere.
Pachygyria is typically associated with
seizures disorders and severe developmental delays.
I will never forget:
The way he always stuck his tongue out at me. His curly hair.
Taking naps together.
When we were sick and stayed home from school together.
His wonderful dad. The sound he made when he was happy.
Dennis's special: Ravioli and pudding Fridays.
Our trip to Holiday World. His cute little feet.
Leaving work with food on my clothes and in my hair...everyday.
Dennis and I did everything together.His favorite activity is swimming
(aside from riding in the car with the windows down).
He loved to laugh when I pulled him around in the pool.
He loves being pushed in his stroller on walks. We went to the movies, to the zoo, to parks, and had picnics outside on a blanket.
Even though his learning capacity is equivalent to a 6-12 month old,
Dennis is just like any other child.
He loves to be talked to, to be held, and to eat chocolate pudding.
He was the keeper of my secrets (hopefully still is).
He smiled at the sound of my voice.
His hugs warmed my heart.
The way he slipped his arm behind me when I sat next to him.
The touch of his hand was reassuring.
I love him like he is my own.
My heart aches to be with this little boy.
I long to care for him, serve him, and hold him with Christ's hands.
Give me faith Lord.
The faith to believe that you are meeting
the needs of Your beloved child.
6 comments:
Ash, your love for him is beyond human love. God's love is overflowing through you. I continue to be in awe of your servant's heart. Praising God for you!!!
I'm honored to meet him! I hope you are able to still visit frequently! You are certainly having an impact on those around you.
your description of him makes me want to know him too! you are an amazing woman, ash!
anytime i hear you talk about Dennis, it's easily seen how much you love him! just the way you say his name, the way you tell stories about him...you have such a strong bond with him...i hope you will have time to still visit him often!!
You are amazing. Seriously. I am so blessed to know you and call you my friend.
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