The fact that things are difficult is what makes them worth doing – that’s what I realized
It’s 11: 48 AM on day 3021 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work
Today I found myself wishing certain parts of my life were easier but then I realized that the fact that things are difficult is what makes them worth doing
You can’t force anything in life– that’s my
message to the world
It’s 5: 29 PM on day 3020 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work
Today after much pushing and prodding and trying to make things happen I realized sometimes all you can do is do all you can
December 12
We arrived in Cape Town by flight to find that the accommodation we booked months prior was not wheelchair accessible as stated on the website so we stayed at the beautiful Double Tree by Hilton
December 13th
Shopped with family
December 14th
Attended my sister’s med school graduation – i was so proud when I heard With distinction and first- class honours Neethu-Benny Varghese i‘ll never forget the pride I felt seeing her graduate and thr joy i felt hearing her classmates cheer for her loudly s she graduated.
December 15
Met Deidre Gower, Founder of Warrior on Wheels and mom to Damien who also happens to have CP – while we hanging out a stranger [who we later found out was named Mark] came to Damien and I three times told us how beautiful we were and wishing us God’s blessings it was so appreciated. Also met Charmaine Taylor – the fantastic designer behind the Legacy Collection- a collection of jewelry made from Robben Island’s original fence -i love people who turn pain into beauty . Charmaine’s cool
December 16
Arrived back home by car – took more than 12 hours
Going away with family for a few days,
i’ll either blog from there or do a recap the day after i get back.
See you on the 17th or sooner
It’s Monday. I’m Happy. I’m Blessed. God is going to do amazing things this week – this is what I hope you’re saying
It’s 12: 00 PM on day 3010 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read bible and do some work
Last week I set some goals and today I will again be evaluating myself to measure my progress and I’ll be setting some goals for the coming week as well. Take a look:
3 – 10 December Goals Review
6.Try new things [not done] Use social media to showcase the ability of differently-abled people and teach that Different IS COOL! [tried]
Highlights of the Week
December 10 – 17 Goals
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. “ – Marcus Garvey
It’s 12: 26 PM on day 3009 since i started blogging and I managed to pray and do some work
Recently I watched a conversation that Trevor Noah had with his Grandma Koko it was funny, heartwarming and it reminded me how lucky I am to live in post-apartheid South Africa. Watch “Trevor Chats with His Grandma About Apartheid and Tours Her Home, “MTV Cribs”-Style”below:
The most important things are not things – that’s my message to the world.
It’s 11: 27 AM on day 3007 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray and do some work
This festive season let’s be grateful for gifts that cannot be wrapped I’m grateful for God, health, family and friends. I learned this year that some people I would give my life for forget about me when I’m out of sight so my focus is on people who stayed when my life was painful
The toughest questions are the ones that you most need to ask– that’s my message the world
It’s 4: 54 PM on day 2985 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray read a Bible verse,spend time with family , spend time outside and do some work
Today I was reminded that the toughest questions are the ones that you most need to ask I often use social media to voice my opinions and ask important questions of South African politicians I know that my questions probably won’t get answered but if I don’t use my voice I know I will regret it so I choose to ask them.
Self-discipline is the cornerstone of every life – that’s what I’ve been reminded of.
It’s 1: 45 PM on day 2976 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray read a Bible verse, spend time outside and do some work
Today life reminded me that self-discipline is the cornerstone of every life if one cannot keep one’s own rules than what hope do we have of following someone else’s rules and keeping promises made.
Life is fragile appreciate the people in your life– that’s my massage to the world.
It’s 11 : 52 AM on day 2966 of my journey towards independence and I managed to spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work
This morning I heard some news which reminded me of the fragility of life we should all hug more and stay on the phone longer with people we love seriously the items on our to-do lists will always be there the people we love may not be.