Category Archives: My journey towards independence

My journey from utter helplessness to independence

Day 2612: Dagger through the Heart a Billion Times

However you feel it’s ok – that’s the lesson that keeps coming back to me.

It’s 10 : 48 AM on day 2612 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 2 Thessalonians 3:16 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet -raised $4 488 only $8 012 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks to everyone who has helped out so far).

This morning as I looked at a picture of a family with a new born baby be happy for them I commanded myself and I genuinely was but even as I type this my right hand is on what will probably never be my womb I feel so empty and it hurts so bad few people in this life will ever know what it’s like to be stared in the face every day by that which you may never have it’s a dagger through the heart being twisted a billion times, taken out and being put back in only you have a smile on your face because you are genuinely happy for the new family and wish them nothing but the very best in life.

Day 2611: Take Chances

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The more chances you take the luckier you will get – that’s what I know.

It’s 1 : 33 PM on day 2611 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 1 Peter 5:6-8 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet -raised $4 488 only $8 012 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks to everyone who has helped out so far).

Today I did something the results of which reminded me that the more chances I take the luckier I will get (sometimes you’ve got to put yourself out there and be willing to flop so that you can maybe fly).

Day 2610: Beauty and Pain

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Do the little things that make you happy it really makes a big difference– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 12 : 30 PM on day 2610 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Psalm 85:8, and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – A HUGE thanks to the Jindalee Foundation who donated $100 yesterday which brings the total raised to $4 488 only $8 012 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot.

Today in the middle of doing everything I just stopped to stare at our Jacaranda tree full of purple flowers and in that moment I was reminded that though there is immense pain in this world there is also immense beauty. If you look around and can’t find the beauty in life then be the beauty in life by showing up and being kinder than necessary.

Day 2609: Speak With Your Actions

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Speak with your actions – that’s my message to the world

It’s 1 : 04 PM on day 2609 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read John 16:33 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet -raised $4 388 only $8 112 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks to everyone who has helped out so far).

Recently things happened that reminded me that words not followed by actions are awfully hollow which is not to say I don’t appreciate the kind words I just would appreciate the words even more if they were followed by solid actions. Speak to me with your actions so that I may hear you with my heart.

Day 2608: Why I No Longer Lie

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If you’re proud of who you are in the present you won’t feel the need to lie about what you did or didn’t do in the past – that’s what I know.

It’s 1 : 18 PM on day 2608 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Romans 15:13 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet -raised $4 388 only $8 112 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks to everyone who has helped out so far).

Recently I was asked a question in an interview and my usual answer to that question was an automatic lie but this time I intentionally chose to tell the truth because I was genuinely proud of who I was and knew that everything I chose to do and not do made me the person I am today

Day 2607: Thank You Daily Dispatch and Brand South Africa

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I’m blessed to have awesome support – that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 12: 03 PM on day 2607 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read John 14:27 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet -raised $4 388 only $8 112 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks to everyone who has helped out so far).

Yesterday both the Daily Dispatch – our city’s newspaper – and Brand South Africa – the agency responsible for branding South Africa both domestically and internationally – published a story about me and my 50 New Feet Campaign (thank you so much to the Daily Dispatch and to Brand South Africa the support is truly appreciated).

Daily Dispatch article: Soaring from a wheelchair to give joy to others http://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2017/11/02/soaring-wheelchair-give-joy-others/

Brand South Africa post: East London woman campaigns for babies born with clubfoot https://www.brandsouthafrica.com/play-your-part-category/east-london-woman-campaigns-for-babies-born-with-clubfoot

Day 2606: Reflections on Day 2 of the Obama Summit

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“Change is hard.” —Barack Obama

t’s 1: 11 PM on day 2606 of my journey towards independence and I managed to watch the end of the Obama Summit, go to sleep [i’d been up since yesterday again], get up, pray, read Colossians 3:15, continue reading The President’s Keepers: Those keeping Zuma in power and out of prison by Jacques Pauw and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet -raised $4 388 only $8 112 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks to everyone who has helped out so far).

Yesterday I watched the livestream of Day 2 of the Obama Summit the speakers came from different backgrounds and professions but all were working towards the common good which gave me hope for the future and I really appreciated that in his closing speech President Obama reminded everyone that creating real change takes time, work and tenacity.

Day 2605: Reflections on Day 1 of the Obama Summit

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“What an extraordinary privilege to be able to make the world better.” —Barack Obama

It’s 12: 00 PM on day 2605 of my journey towards independence and I managed to watch Prince Harry’s talk at the end of day 1 of the Obama Summit, go to sleep [i’ve been up since yesterday], get up, pray, read Exodus 14:13 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet -raised $4 388 only $8 112 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks to everyone who has helped out so far).

Yesterday I was watching Day 1 of the inaugural Obama Summit during which Former President Barack Obama reminded one and all that to make the world a better place is a privilege and should be thought of as such I actually agree with him because not everybody has the platforms and resources that some of us do

Day 2604: My First Face-to-Face Newspaper Interview

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“If you want something you’ve never had
You must be willing to do something you’ve never done.”

― Thomas Jefferson

It’s 1: 44 PM on day 2604 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Psalm 23:4, do an interview with Barbara Hollands from the Daily Dispatch, and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet -raised $4 388 only $8 112 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks to everyone who has helped out so far).

Today Barbara Hollands from the Daily Dispatch – our city’s local newspaper – came to interview me about my 50 New Feet campaign, the Western Sahara and a few other things that I’ve done in the past she was so nice I felt like I was talking to a friend who just happened to be taking notes during our conversation (thanks Barbara it was an honour to meet you).

Day 2603: Lessons in Kindness Taught To Me by My Superhero Catherine Constantinides

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It doesn’t cost much at all to be kind– that’s what my Superhero Catherine Constantinides continues to teach me.

It’s 12: 36 PM on day 2603 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 1 Peter 3:14 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet -raised $4 388 only $8 112 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot (thanks to everyone who has helped out so far).

Yesterday my Superhero Catherine Constantinides called me from the airport on her way to the USA to speak at the Obama Foundation‘s Obama Summit just to say I carry you in my heart whatever I go I was just blown away and so touched I’m usually not the mushy sort but anyone would have to be made of stone not to be moved by that (it’s not just what she said and did that touched me so deeply but the context in which it was done I mean there she was ready to board a plane to go and be amongst the best minds and hearts in the world and she chose to call me to say I carry you in my heart whatever I go…simply extraordinary actually). Thank you Superhero for showing me what kindness looks like and sounds like and for teaching me that it is always necessary to be kinder than necessary (I love you more than Peanut Butter and French Toast).