In my last entry, I told you about J, who dreaded learning Braille. On February 19, I was blessed with another opportunity to visit J’s school as I accepted an invitation to present during the Student Body’s celebration of Black History Month. As we prepared for the celebration, a school social worker mentioned that since my previous visit, (January 27), J and his classmates continue to be very excited about his learning Braille!
I still work regularly with T, who is effectively reading, word processing, doing math calculations and playing music on the Pacmate, a specialized piece of technology for the blind. I so admire T and the great-grandparents raising him, in their determination for him to have a full life and learn as much as possible.
Recently, I began working with S, one of the Braille Challenge winners. S really wants to learn to cook, so we made Sunday dinner after church one day. I received the church bulletin ahead of time, so that I could transcribe it into “hardcopy” Braille for her, and could also import it into my electronic Braille note taker for myself. Each of us was able to participate in worship services at Grace United Methodist Church. We received Communion, and we talked a lot about the meaning of this beautiful Sacrament. These were truly blessed, God-centered times!
My thanks to the congregation of Grace Church, for the awesome support! It was a blessing for me to present Concert Ministry for these folks on February 8, and again offer Ministry for the Church Weekday School on February 13. Miss Audrey with Guide Dog Zack, Marti and Jackie the Service/Therapy Dog, all joined me on this special day just for kids, ages one through five years!
In Cottageville, SC, the Maple Cane Gospel Music Ministry featured “Music By Laurel Jean” as part of a February 27th Singing, starring the Primitive Quartet. This was a wonderful evening spent in God’s Family Room, with Bluegrass Gospel Music, Ministry and Fellowship.
Every day, God continues to introduce me to more of my family in Him, all ages, on all walks of life. Our Lord is good, all the time!
1 Corinthians 12:27: “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
God bless you, and keep His Song in your heart!
Laurel Jean
