When Child Mimics Faith

Not feeling well out of vertigo’s affliction, I requested our special son to pray for me: “Please ask God to heal my headache.” After gesturing with his branded “praying hands” amidst unintelligible supplication, he affectionately hugged me, then gently kissed my forehead. Confidently, in sign language, he thanked the Lord, then clapped with earnest glee … affirming that I would be alright. Grateful to the Saviour, my heart leaped with bliss for this child in our orphanage, who at 9 months old was declared “to progress toward retrogression” due to infantile spasm epilepsy, global developmental delay, and cerebral palsy. Now, he is 12 years old and triumphing with milestones along unconditional love, while constantly being prayed for and lavished with kisses whenever he is sick. faith* in the Lord shown mimicked by child with delight~~~ beatitudes at work *Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. November 29, 2021 2nd place, "Haibun- With A Message" Contest Sponsored by Charles Messina; judged on 12/17/2021.