How appropriate that we were placed in a disability parking spot to celebrate people with disabilities.
The wind added a bit of spin on the wheel!
Verses Luke 14: 13 – But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the kingdom.
Mechanicsville Christian Center took this scripture to heart on October 4th. They opened their hearts and lives to celebrate families with disabilities from the community. And hundreds of families saw the glow of the church, gathered their families and made the journey to the Carnival.
With a little help from Mom, this precious little boy spun the wheel.
Hundreds of children and adults with all disabilities were blessed with a banquet of great food, games, live animals and entertainment. And for REAP, a table set up directly across from the live entertainment and the Jesse Joyner Juggling show.
No matter how small, the spin wheel captured their attention.
Regardless of age, the REAP wheel captured the attention of the guests. With each spin, the smiles and laughter touched the heart of this volunteer. And, watching them select their “perfect” prize was a reminder that no matter the cost, a prize is a prize.
A photo op with Kara and her mom.
Kara McKean, Little Miss Wheelchair Ambassador Virginia
We even had a celebrity stop by and spin the wheel: Kara McKean, Little Miss Wheelchair Ambassador Virginia 2014. Kara was a visitor at our table last year and today she wears a crown as an advocate for children with disabilities.
So many prizes to choose from.
What did I learn this day? The sunglasses and flip flop decorations were a big hit with the girls and the little rubber balls were a big hit with the boys. And, the bubbles were a big hit with both.
REAP volunteers give without seeking repayment. We give because we are blessed with the ABILITY to experience all that life has to offer. And when we give, we receive a prize that is worth more than all the gold in the world.
By Nancy Carey, REAP Board Member
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