Check out the August 16th KC Star article about the Spurlock family. The family has one special needs child and just adopted another. "Babies with disabilities come prepackaged with a mighty strength. They peel away the clutter from life, showing what really matters" said the dad.

Anyone who has been around a special needs child can really appreciate the father's comment. Because of these children, we end up being a more patient parent, a more compassionate neighbor, a more thoughtful friend. The Spurlock children are indeed lucky to have caring parents, but in turn, the parents are lucky to have children who teach them about what is important in life.