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Mr. Terry & Mr. Jim

The photo above is just one from the weekly CD we receive from Ben and Logan's Sunday School teachers, Mr. Terry (photographer) and Mr. Jim. We also get an email telling us about the happenings within Sunday School and lessons to be studied for the following week.

The emails, photos and updates are all wonderful, but they do not convey the love, unconditional support and pride that Mr. Terry and Mr. Jim have for Ben. You get that from talking with them. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about how much Ben is loved every Sunday when he walks through those doors. This love carries through to the other kids in the class - the other boys and girls treat Ben with respect, love and friendship.

As for Ben, he joins in the class, sitting, listening, eating and occassionally taking a break by walking down the hall to visit his little brother Sean, and sneaking a second snack from that wonderful Sunday School teacher...but that's a post for another day.

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