Having taught Shelly at the Bible class, I asked her what she likes about the Special Lambs classes. She replied that she likes hearing about Jesus and His forgiveness of our sins. She also understands that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Shelly likes helping the ladies in the kitchen serve refreshments, and she is helpful in assisting the other students.

Talking about the recent passing of her father, Shelly said she knows that he is in heaven. Her face lights up when she talks about her two brothers, one sister, and many aunts and cousins.

Shelly attended Elim Christian School and is now employed at Oasis Enterprises in Alsip. She is 35 years old and lives in Orland Park in a residence with five other students and counselors. Shelly and the other students take turns cooking and are responsible for cleaning their rooms and doing their own laundry.

When asked what she enjoys doing, Shelly said she likes cooking—particularly making cheeseburgers and omelets—dancing, and watching movies; her favorite music is rock and roll. Shelly also plays basketball and volleyball, participates in track and field, takes part in a drama club, and enjoys shopping and making crafts.

Shelly beamed with pride when she told me about going downstate in the near future to play in a basketball tournament.

Shelly is a very “Special Lamb,” and I wish her well at the basketball tournament and in her journey through life.