Prayer by a student...

So today was quite an interesting day. The most humorous moment of the day came when Autismkid came in and immediately asked, "Ms. Spring can I talk to God about my family?"

I thought he was meaning later on, not in class. I was so wrong.

I said, "Sure, it's nice to talk to God about your family."

And with his eyes pointed upward to the sky, he replied, "God, I like my family. I like my grandparents. Be with my grandparents. See you later. Bye."

I just sat there stunned.

I have taught 10 years and have never had a kid pray out loud, much less had Autismkid come in and stay in our world for more than two seconds to talk to God.

Afterward, he stared at me. Not sure how to finish the prayer.

I just smiled at him, and said, "Amen" and he said, AMEN! as if he was cheering for a crowd of people.

I just laughed.

Everyone looked at me.

I just sat there a moment, said a silent prayer, and told the kids it was time to do our math.

However, it impacted me greatly.

In a world where this kid has to be brought back to task 99% of the time, he knew what he wanted to say to God.

The bible says we're to have childlike faith.

This kid has it covered.

Later!