Bowl Away my Fears

Every year my parent's church holds a song service or two at a group home for adults with special needs. I remember when I was about 3 or 4 going there for the first time. I remember sitting on my moms lap and singing. But I also remember one of the residents sliding around the floor asking people to rub her head. She couldn't walk, and had a bald spot from getting her head rubbed. I remember my uncle being there and rubbing her head. I was scared to death and cried and cried. Well since then I have been terrified of people with special needs. I mean terrified, if I see a wheelchair, or whitecane, or have to go into a hospital or long term care facility I get this nervous feeling in my stomach. Well this year in school as part of one of my courses I am required to spend the day with someone with a special need or spend some time with a group. Well I decided to go bowling with the visually impaired. So wednesday night was the big night, all day I was a little sick to my stomach, just so nervous about going and not knowing what to expect, or what I was expected to do. Well the night came and I ventured over to the bowling alley. I was introduced to a number of people and was asked to keep score. And it turns out I had a great time. Being exposed to these individuals just helped me realize how stupid I have been being so scared for so many years. I had the opportunity to meet some great people and am looking forward to going back again!!!