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God’s Calling for Samantha

Written by   August 8, 2012   Autism, Christian Faith
Angela West is a founding member of Faith Inclusion Network and FIN Board Member since 2010. She inspires us all by always providing a unique, thoughtful perspective on issues and by her ongoing ability to overcome CP, never letting it get in the way of what she sets out to do.

God’s Calling for Samantha
Listening Inspires Others
 
Samantha’s Origin & Meaning:
A Hebrew girl name. The meaning of the name is `Listens well, Told by God`.
Have you ever been in a place where you felt called to go but did not know for what purpose?  I have; in fact, it was just last Thursday.  My friend, Karen, sent out an e-mail for a support group for parents with children with disabilities.  It is called Living in Holland.  I was not really sure why I felt called to go.  I thought maybe there was a parent that I could help or talk about Capernaum.  I was really nervous on the ride there and wanted to turn around and go home because I thought I was not going to fit in.  After all, I am not a parent.
When I arrived, I saw my friend Samantha.  Karen and Samantha come to Norfolk Capernaum sometimes.  However, when …

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