Lesson One: Reflection

I think the thing that really stood out to me in all these talks this week was to not judge and to include others. I think I haven't been the best at that in my life, but that as I have gotten closer to Christ, I have been getting better. I also have had experiences in my life that have helped me to remember to include others and not judge them. I was bullied in middle school and I had no friends. Oftentimes, I would go to my math teacher's classroom for lunch because I knew I wouldn't have anyone to sit with if I went into the cafeteria. That feeling of being alone and unwanted was the worst feeling I have ever felt. I never want anyone to feel that way. I reflect back on that time in my life and use it to help me instead of hurt me. I look back and see that I learned how it feels to be on the outside. I do my best to never let anyone around me feel alone or unwanted because I know how it feels. I really hope in this class that I can learn ways to make children with special needs feel loved, included, and wanted.