I carried Devon (not his real name) for an airplane ride today! Amazing breakthrough. I almost cried. This is the kid that when you try to pat him on the shoulder, throws himself away and says, "Don't touch me" in a hard little voice. I've been giving the kids airplane rides to their cots before naptime for the past two weeks or so…every time I asked Devon if he wanted it, he'd say, "No!" stick his chin in the air, and walk away. Today, I asked him casually, and he said, "Yes." About halfway to his cot, I felt his body stiffen, almost like he remembered that he didn't do this, but he let me carry him the whole way. Something more is there I don't understand yet. He's a brilliant little guy…a hurting little guy. This week, I've been especially praying that I he'd let me carry him to his cot…and today, he did! It was a miracle.

The book I'm reading is inspiring...sad what kids today often go through, but exciting to think it's possible to make a difference. You should pick a copy up.