Category Archives: My journey towards independence

My journey from utter helplessness to independence

Day 3087: What the World Needs More Of

What we need in the world is not more millionaires it’s more people with compassion– that’s what I keep realizing

It’s 2: 19 PM on day 3087 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, spend time outside  and do some work

Today I was reminded that what we need in the world is not more millionaires it’s more people with compassion I know lots of young professionals with lots of money and very little social consciousness it’s their money they can do whatever they like with it but as someone who has been on operating tables I can tell you when you think you may never wake up again it’s not the alcohol-hazed parties or the things you acquire that you remember it’s your kindness and the impact you have on other people’s lives that will forever remain with you.

Day 3086: MY SUPERHERO Catherine Constantinides CONQUERED THE SAHARA DESERT!

Photo credit: Catherine Constantinides

When you love someone their success is your success – that’s what I keep realizing

It’s 1: 57 PM on day 3086 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse   spend time outside and do some work

Yesterday MY SUPERHERO Catherine Constantinides finished the Sahara Marathon and CONQUERED THE SAHARA DESERT to honour the approximately 300 landmine victims living in the Saharawi Refugee Camps and all the Saharawi People – MY HEART IS OVERFLOWING WITH LOVE AND PRIDE SO MUCH PRIDE – You are EVERYTHING Superhero I LOVE YOU SO. You, My Superhero, tested the Sahara Desert and the Sahara Desert FAILED – you kicked some major butt! You truly are the wings of my heart.

#StandInTheSand #FreeWesternSahara #MySuperheroIsTheBESTEST #SuperProudSuperSidekick #ILOVEMySuperhero

Day 3085: Thinking of my Superhero Catherine Constantinides as she runs the #SaharaMarathon

“My humanity lies in you.” – Catherine Constantinides

It’s 3: 16 PM on day 3085 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, spend time outside  and do some work

Today as my Superhero Catherine Constantinides runs the Sahara Marathon in honour of the approximately 300 landmine victims in the Saharawi Refugee Camps I can’t help but think of the immense impact one human can have both on the world and on the lives of others I’ve only known Catherine for about four years and yet my life has changed completely I’m kinder, gentler and more trusting of people with my heart – now when I meet new people I live in hope that they are as kind as Catherine not in fear that I’ll love them and they’ll leave me (although I have to admit Catherine’s kindness is only matched by the kindness of her family I have never met anyone outside of that family who is that kind kindness seems to the superpower of the Constantinides family… I have been on the receiving end of their kindness many a times it’s so special all of them are so thoughtful it’s really cool). I hope my Superhero’s race is going well Dear God please help her finish she told me you would.

Day 3084: Let’s Cheer For People

Be the one who puts people’s insecurities to sleep and gasoline on their dreams – that’s my message to the world

It’s 4: 50 PM on day 3084 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse  spend time outside and do some work

The older I get the more I realize the world has enough discouragers and naysayers what we need is people who put people’s insecurities to sleep and gasoline on their dreams. Cheer for people loud and proud!

Day 3081: One Year Post-Op. Happy 12th Alive Day To Me

Every moment of life is a privilege not a right– that’s my message to the world

It’s 2: 18 PM on day 3081 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, spend time outside and do some work

On this day a year ago I was in hospital getting prepped for surgery all I wanted on that morning was one more sunrise I got 364 more (thank you God I hope I used all the days in the past year in a way that fills you with pride) today my wish is for someone else not for me (please God keep her safe just please I need her). Happy Alive Day to me!

Day 3078: Moving Towards The Best Me

Where you are might not yet be where you want to be but every breath is a chance to move closer– that’s what I know

It’s 12: 03 PM on day 3078 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, spend time outside and do some work

Today I realized that where you are might not yet be where you want to be but every breath is a chance to move closer (last year this time I was worried how my surgery would go thankfully I survived and now I have smaller yet still daunting problems I feel like I’m being crushed by the weight of the world but I will continue moving towards the best version of me

Day 3076: Plunged into darkness

Every challenge is an opportunity in disguise – that’s what I was reminded of today

It’s 9: 04 AM on day 3076 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, and do some work

Today most of our city is plunged into darkness until 6 pm due to the power utility doing maintenance I shall be reading and doing other things I choose to find opportunity in this challenge