I Wonder What God Is Going To Do With This: Roger Crawford Part 2

." I got lost in thought for a second or two before Roger slapped me into the present with more of his own chicken soup for the soul.

"When I see parents with a challenged child or when a parent loses a child, there is nothing you can really say. I encourage them to look at examples of what others have done and to keep the memory alive. Every situation has a purpose. Every person has a reason for being."

Roger went on to speak to me about his thoughts on political correctness.

"I think people are way too sensitive. It is what it is. I don't see people as being handicapped. I tell people it can be an inconvenience. That's all. Is my challenge greater? Perhaps, but maybe not. Everyone has challenges."

I wrapped up my conversation with my new real-life friend. I asked him if he had to do it all over again is there anything he would change?

He laughed.

"Maybe my own stupidity. Aren't there things anyone would change?"

He made me realize that he doesn't see himself as being special-needs. He considers himself to be a special person. A person like you and me. A person with challenges every day, not everyday challenges.

"My Dad taught me that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it."

"I recently sat down with a soldier who had returned from Iraq after having lost both of his arms. Todd, he looked down at his missing limbs and told me, "I wonder what God is going to do with this. Here is a man who truly sees what he has lost and knows that in turn he has found something much greater."

I hung up the phone with a tear trickling down my cheek and off of my chin. I thought about my dwindling checking account balance and the pimple on my cheek. I thought of the guy who cut me off today and the fact that I have a mile-long list of things I need to get accomplished. I thought of the pebble in my shoe.

And none of my problems seemed bad all of the sudden. Thanks Roger. You did it for me yet again.

Roger Crawford's books "Think Again, Discovering the Possibilities in Plain Sight", "How High Can You Bounce?" and "Playing from the Heart" as well as his video "Take Your Best Shot" can be found on his website at www.rogercrawford.com.

I've read each and they are must-haves for any home or classroom library.

Roger on You Tube is enjoyable, humorous and inspiring.

Roger can also be hired to speak at your corporation, graduation or organization. I would imagine that your audience will be forever inspired.

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