I am writing this to tell you that I am sorry.
I am truly sorry.
I am sorry that this is your life.
I am sorry that you sit on a bench
Or maybe a chair
Or maybe a crib
All day.
Everyday.
I am sorry that some of you can no longer walk
Maybe because of malnutrition
Or maybe because you've been sitting so long.
I'm sorry that you never have enough water to drink.
Or food to eat.
Or clothes to wear.
I am sorry that because you have a special need you are looked at as less than a person.
I am sorry it feels like God has abandoned you.
Or let you down.
And even though you may feel like he has let you down.
And even though you may feel like he has let you down.
He hasn't.
His people have.
And for that I am sorry.
I am sorry that Gods people feel it is easier to pretend you don't exist than to actually do something.
I am sorry that millions of Christians will live another day and you will not cross their minds once.
I am sorry that His people would rather live comfortably than to try and help you.
I am sorry that you feel unworthy.
Or imperfect.
I am sorry you feel like a mistake.
Or a burden
Or a waste.
I am sorry you have pain and I am sorry you have scars.
And I'm sorry you don't have a mommy or daddy to make it better.
But I want you to know that I love you.
And God loves you more than you can even imagine.
He is holding every single one of you in his loving arms.
He knows you are hurting.
And he is catching every tear you cry.
He has a plan and a purpose for you.
Even if you can't see it yet.
Because you are perfect in his eyes.
You are not a burden
You are not a waste
You are not a mistake.
You are a child of God. I want you to know that you are stronger than I will ever be.
Because even though your life is not perfect.
Whatever perfect may be.
You still smile.
You still sing and dance and giggle.
You teach me how to look at life from a new perspective.
You show me how much I still have to learn about humbleness and thankfulness.
You have completely blown my small, in-my-own-bubble, comfort zoned, mind.
And I can never thank you enough.
So stay strong.
Don't ever let your scars
Or disabilities
Or past
Hold you back.
I love you and miss you
Your friend, Makenna
