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The Jenkins have spent countless days and hours providing for their son, taking him to the doctor’s office and hospitals so often that Michelle feels the hospital is their second home. “We have to be strong for him,” said John Jenkins, adding that they of course have had a difficult time dealing with Johnny’s disabilities.
“He is a true warrior. God put him here for a reason and he has overcome everything that has been put in front of him,” hie added.
“We feel lucky that God chose us to be Johnny’s parents. We don’t have much money but we do have a lot of love. Johnny has shown us what true love is all about,” said Michelle. Johnny, she explains, is no where near normal, but no one is perfect and we all have some type of handicap. He responds to many kinds of stimuli with his big smile, especially music and sounds. When he enters Rappahannock County Elementary School as a fulltime student this fall, he will have a one-on-one-aide. For the past two years he has been attending part-time in the preschool program.
Project Rainbow is now asking the community to help the Jenkins buy a van that will easily carry Johnny’s wheelchair, which does not fold up and will not fit into their Chevy Cavalier, It has become impossible for the family of four to travel in their car. A wheelchair van is not necessary, they just need a mini van, used is fine, in which to fit the wheelchair.
See JENKINS, Page A6
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