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My journey from utter helplessness to independence

Day 2760: Spend Time Being Kind

Time spent being kind is never wasted time – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 2: 06 PM on day 2760 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read John 1: 29 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet –raised $13 334 only $5 415 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

Today I was reminded that time spent saying kind things and doing kind things is never wasted time because genuine kindness is the currency that buys us a place in people’s hearts and a place in people’s hearts is the closest humans will ever get to immortality.

Day 2759: Celebrating Dr. Maya Angelou

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“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou

It’s 11: 53 AM on day 2759 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Matthew 21:9 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet –raised $13 334 only $5 415 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

Today would’ve been Dr. Maya Angelou’s 90^th birthday and in celebration of that I’m sharing one of my favourite Maya Angelou poems, “Still I Rise”. Take a listen:

Day 2758: RIP Mama Winnie Mandela

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“Together, hand in hand, with our matches and our necklaces, we shall liberate this country. – Winnie Madikizela Mandela

It’s 2: 00 PM on day 2758 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Zechariah 9:9 and spend time reflecting on my life -Winnie Mandela’s death has reminded me of my mortality and my purposes in life If i’m fortunate enough to live 81 years i want it to be said of me that i was a kind, generous and honest human being who tried to make a difference, change perceptions about the differently-abled and live courageously.

Yesterday I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear that a legendary anti-apartheid activist and one of South Africa’s heroines Winnie Mandela had passed away. . Thank you Mama for the endless sacrifices you have made for our beloved South Africa I feel like your strength and fearlessness is in every South African women we are your legacy and we will honour that. We LOVE YOU . Rest in peace Warrior you did more than your part

Day 2757: Love Is Letting Go

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Love is a gradual process of letting go– that’ve what I’ve learned.

It’s 4 : 28 PM on day 2757 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Matthew 20:18-19 , go shopping with my brother and sister for my brother’s Metric Dance suit – we ended up picking a great gray suit my baby brother looked superhandsome (i admit i’m biased he is my only brother) we also got him a blue tie, brown shoes and a brown belt – there was a system glitch so we paid half price for the suit nobody was complaining- and go drop my sister off at the airport (she came for Easter because she’s going overseas to her 6th year elective in June) – one day i’ll be the one going places not just the one waving at the departure gate i’m not jealous just saying (leading up to my recent surgery i remember thinking I haven’t been to Paris, London or Rome yet that won’t be one of my regrets when I eventually die)

This afternoon as my sister and I helped our brother shop for his Metric Dance (last high school dance ) suit and teased him mercilessly about how handsome he looked I realized that love is a gradual process of letting go…I still remember the little boy who wouldn’t let go of dad’s leg when it was time for school but that little boy has morphed into a wonderful young man which is taking me a while to get used to but I’ll be fine.

Day 2756: Easter 2018

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“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.” – Janine di Giovanni

It’s 9 : 55 AM on day 2756 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read about The Resurrection of Jesus and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet –raised $13 334 only $5 415 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

Today is Easter Sunday which is always a special day because every year on this day I’m reminded that I’m forever forgiven and forever loved regardless of what I do or don’t do God will never stop loving me and I will never be excluded I’m good enough. God’s love and grace can’t be earned just accept it and extend it to others

Day 2755: The Best Days

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The best days are days of looking outward with the intention of serving others– that’ve what I’ve learned.

It’s 2 : 21 PM on day 2755 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read a bible verse and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet –raised $13 334 only $5 415 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018 – and spent some time with special people

Today I was somewhere special that reminded that the best days are days of looking outward with the intention of serving others.

Day 2754: Good Friday 2018

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“It is the resurrection that makes Good Friday good.” –Ravi Zacharias

It’s 1 : 04 PM on day 2754 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read about The Crucifixion of Jesus and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet –raised $13 334 only $5 415 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

Today is Good Friday and it is called Good Friday because Jesus died for our sins and rose again in 3 days. May we extend others the grace and mercy God extended to us through his son Jesus Christ. Forgive all and start anew.

Day 2753: Delegation

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Delegation is an essential part of leadership – that’ve what I’ve learned.

It’s 2 : 26 PM on day 2753 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Numbers 14:19, promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet –raised $13 334 only $5 415 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018 – did something very special with my parents and brother – i was happy that my brother came with us it’s very important to me that he learn not only math, science and biology but kindness and the value of others – and have lunch.

Today I was part of something that made me realize that to lead is not to do everything but rather to do everything that matters and that having help doesn’t take anything away from my individual effort.

Day 2752: Rise to Every Occasion

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Don’t fall apart instead rise to every occasion– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 2 : 25 PM on day 2752 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read James 5:20 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet –raised $13 334 only $5 415 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.

Today something unexpectedly bad happened which turned out good because from that I learned that when everything hits the fan I don’t fall apart but rise, I rise to every occasion. Be the most courageous when you’re most panicked and afraid.

Day 2751: Spend Time Wisely

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Your time is your most valuable asset choose to give it to those who matter to you– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 2 : 34 PM on day 2751 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Acts 3:19, promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – A HUGE thanks to MyPaperParties who donated $100 which brings the total raised to $13 334 only $5 415 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018 – and have lunch.

This afternoon as I was having lunch with my mom it dawned on me how special it was that we have lunch together almost every afternoon I often wait for mom to get back from work so we can have lunch together because I know how truly fortunate I am that my parents are still around to have lunch with. Time is valuable spend it wisely.