I was told by someone, whom I admire for her years of work with special chilren, that it is not patience that we need. In fact, it is love that we need. Love encompasses everything we need.

"Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends..."

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

So here's a valentine tribute to

the special children from all walks of life;

who enjoy doing the same things all children do;

they can learn to do many things for themselves;

and are proud of their own achievements;

but many a times, they need help to draw a straight line;

to move their hands to form a firm handshake with a friend;

and a final push to finish the race.

No matter what, they are still my valentines.

Happy Special Valentine's Day!