Jack’s Winning Words 5/7/14
“When you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.”  (Unknown)  Perhaps you were introduced to autism by the movie, “Rain Man.”  Some famous people, said to have been autistic, are Einstein, Darwin, Mozart, Michelangelo and the developer of Pokemon.  Autism or not…no two people are alike.  So try to look upon those you meet today, simply as people with differing abilities.  Be understanding and kind.  You also might want to Google…autismresourcemom.com.    ;-)  Jack

FROM TARMART REV:  I've always found everyone presently carrying some kind of imperfection within or without their life and body.  God has a wonderful ability to use everyone of us as well with our imperfections to contribute to His Kingdom on earth and while completing His redemptive purposes to full restoration as planned at creation. Blessed to have Him as my God and Savior. ====JACK:  I've always found everyone presently carrying some kind of imperfection within or without their life and body.====REV:  You Lutherans just have the God-given knack to know how to cut to the chase so well!!every person. 

FROM HONEST JOHN:  Just be understanding and kind to everyone.====JACK:  St. Paul said it in another context, yet the words seem to fit..."Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience." 

FROM CMP:  Good quote...====JACK:  Sometimes the words are meaningful, because of the experiences that we've had.

FROM RI IN BOSTON:  Who ever heard of Autism, Aspergers, ADD, and other related disorders when I was a kid?  They are well reported now and seem to be burgeoning in modern life.  Some sort of genetic changes apparently  cause brain malfunction.  I admit I know little about the disorders, and have been too disinterested to check into the research that's been done about it, but I wonder if the free lifestyle of the 60's with its extensive use of psychedelic drugs that was rampant then, has evolved into the problem that seems to be thriving now.====JACK:  My purpose in using today's WWs is to encourage people to see that the "differences" in others are a reminder that we are each "different."  Many parents have racked their brains "wondering" if they did something wrong to cause a difference in their child.  The scientific search is one way of approaching the problem.  Recognizing that there will always be "UNK UNKS" (unknown unknowns) is another way.  Believing that God works in  mysterious ways his wonders to perform is still another.  The workings of the brains are fascinating to me.  We have so much to learn.

FROM FACEBOOK LIZ:  my goddaughter & her brother suffer from autism; his is especially severe. i am very proud of her, as she graduated from college recently.====JACK:  I'm reminded of the song that is usually sung in another context..."We shall overcome.  We shall overcome, someday."  Someday we shall have the answer to many puzzling questions.

FROM BLAZING OAKS:  SO VERY TRUE, AND MOST OF US KNOW OF AT LEAST ONE FAMILY THAT DEALS WITH THIS CHALLENGE!  WE CAN HELP BY BEING KIND AND UNDERSTANDING!  I JUST READ A QUOTE THAT MADE ME SMILE: "IF ;YOU THINK YOU'RE TOO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE,  TRY SLEEPING WITH A MOSQUITO!"  (THE DALAI LAMA....)====JACK:  The Dalai's right about that.