An Inspiration

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Date: 16 December 2005 15:01:48

In our chapel we have someone who brings happiness and inspiration wherever he goes. No, its not me.....

Whenever we have a visiting preacher return they always remember Andrew. He is a special member of our congregation who helps prove what the love and peace of Jesus brings. He isn't rich in material things and has a lot to be angry about but you never hear him say a bad word about anyone or grumble about his lot in life.

Every Sunday he leads the Sunday School musical slot and chooses the choruses that we'll sing. No matter what happens he is there in the same spot with Gran, Grandad and mother week in week out.

When you see Andrew and hear him speak you can see someone who knows the love and joy that Jesus brings. You can see the light shine through him.

When you feel down or upset and annoyed with what life brings you I would like you to think how lucky you are. No matter what you think makes your life tough; no matter how unhappy you feel; think of Andrew's example.

Why???

This young lad has a hard life every day. Yet he rarely allows it to get him down. He's always there with an encouraging smile and word. He always things of others before himself. He is our chapel "Happy Shopper", running around shopping for others. He fdesigns posters for our church events and is our unofficial press officer.

So what makes him special?

Well he does all this while confined to a wheelchair. He was born with Cerebral Palsey and has MS. He needs constant care and attention. He cannot feed himself or do many other things we take for granted. He was not supposed to make it to 30 but did that this year.

If he can get through life using his faith as his strength then why shouldn't we be as blessed?