Each child is unique, but some walk a path filled with extra challenges, resilience, and strength. Children with special needs deserve not only care and support but also understanding, inclusion, and respect.

Every Wednesday was a half school day, so we would pick up Roro and have lunch together. She always felt so special. Gong Gong and Popo have five grandchildren, but that day belonged to her—it was her special day. We often went to a hot pot restaurant, where Roro loved to help set the table. She would share the food—sometimes grabbing bites right from Gong Gong’s plate—and she always made sure to finish our happy ending desserts!

The Need for Special Attention

One day, her sister was free and wanted to join us. But Roro burst into tears and said, “No, Qing Qing!” Her mother gently stepped in and said, “It’s okay—you can go ahead with Gong Gong and Popo. I’ll take Qing Qing out separately.”
Yes, we all need special attention from someone—though sometimes we don’t even realize it. A spouse’s eyes no longer rest on their long-time partner. Children treat their parents as if they hardly notice them. Old friends drift away, drawn to new interests.

A Lesson from a Garden Artist

Once heard a quote from a famous garden artist who said,
“If you marry someone, you have a one-year honeymoon. If you keep a pet, it lasts about ten years. But if you have a garden, it will last a lifetime.”
Of course, that was her perspective. But as human beings, we change over time. And society shapes us—often making us more practical, more self-centered, and more focused on what seems realistic.

The Power of Treating Others as Special

Conclusion: Be the Special One

Do you want to be that special person in someone else’s life? Because sometimes, the smallest gestures—a meal shared, a hand held, or a quiet moment together—can leave the deepest imprint on a heart.
So look around—who in your life needs to feel a little more special today?