I go to our Faith and Light group (Villa Patrizi, n.d.r.). The first time, I went with my mother and my twin brother Vincenzo—we're both thirteen.
We're twins and I love my brother Vincenzo very much and I love playing with him, even though he doesn't understand much.
He goes to a school for spastic children. He leaves in the morning at 8:30 and comes home in the evening at 4:30.
At my brother's school there are lots of children like him, handicapped children who don't talk, don't walk, and some use wheelchairs. My brother is one of the ones who doesn't talk and doesn't walk; he uses an orthopedic wheelchair and wears orthopedic shoes with a brace.
The first time I went to that party at Villa Patrizi I was so happy. There were lots of children like my brother who wanted to play. Then they said Mass for these children, and afterward they had a snack with all the children.
When we left I felt so happy and glad.
I hope I can go back again.
Please write to me or send me some addresses or phone numbers so I can get in touch with some mothers or children or girls. And sorry if I've only written you a few words.
- Patrizia Capobianco, 13 years old, 1975