We do matter

Hello, my name is Jasper and I am a quad.  Sometimes, in this condition we are in it may seem to us that life maybe passing us by whether you admit it or not.  Sometimes, we may get feelings that say we don't matter, but we do!  I found out a little more about how much I matter when I called a friend and she was very upset and distraught.  You see she is now a widow and she is still grieving for her husband.  I know she has all the skills and knowledge to cope with the problem, but we are human and sometimes we just get weak.  I was so glad that I was able to talk to her and as well as I know her I was able to talk to her and ease some of her pain.  The conversation I had with her I tried to be uplifting and encouraging and before we got off the phone she admitted she felt much better as she was glad that I called her.  She said that my phone call really helped her through the day.  So you see, even in our condition God puts us in a place where we can by most useful.  That's why I say we do matter!  We have the power still to ease someone's pain or to make someone's day.  The power to make someone laugh or to forget about the situation that they are in.  Yes, we do matter!  My name is Jasper and these are my thoughts!