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My journey from utter helplessness to independence

Day 2501: Be Consciously and Intentionally Kind

Being kind is a decision you’ll never regret – that’s what I want the world to know.

It’s 12 : 01 PM on day 2501 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Philippians 4:6-7 have breakfast, and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised to $2 125 only $10 375 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .

Yesterday I decided to consciously and intentionally be kind it was just an incredible feeling going to bed knowing I was as kind as I possibly could be. Be kind you’ll never regret it!

Day 2500: “Road Less Travelled” by Lauren Alaina

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You won’t make yourself a name if you follow the rules
History gets made when you’re acting a fool
So don’t hold it back and just run it
Show what you got and just own it

No, they can’t tear you apart
If you trust your rebel heart, ride it into battle
Don’t be afraid, take the road less travelled
Wear out your boots and kick up the gravel
Don’t be afraid, take the road less travelled on
Oh, ooh-whoa, oh, ooh-whoa
Take the road less travelled on

– Lauren Alaina, “Road Less Travelled”

It’s 12 : 33 PM on day 2500 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Philippians 4:13, have breakfast and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – Maya Anne Ninan and Keith made donations of $250 and $100 respectively (thanks so much to them) which brings the total raised to $2 125 only $10 375 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot

Recently I heard “Road Less Travelled” by Lauren Alaina I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the message of song it should be the anthem of every girl. Listen to “Road Less Travelled” by Lauren Alaina below:

Day 2499: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Nelson Mandela

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There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.- Nelson Mandela

It’s 12 : 30 PM on day 2499 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 3 John 1:11 have breakfast, and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised to $1 775 only $10 725 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .

Today being Mandela Day – a day during which people all over the world spend 67 minutes of their time in service of others in honour of the late Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of service – and what would have been Mr. Mandela’s 99^th birthday I can’t help feeling extremely privileged to have shared this planet with this extraordinary human if only for a short while I never got to meet him but his life taught me so much about forgiveness, humility, integrity and leadership. Happy 99^th Birthday Tata Madiba you have left this planet but you will never leave my heart I strive every day to be the kind of human and citizen that God, my family, you and my Superhero Catherine Constantinides would be proud of.

Day 2498: 50 New Feet Campaign One Month Later

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“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ― John Holmes

It’s 10 : 58 AM on day 2498 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 2 Peter 3:7, have breakfast, and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised to $1 775 only $10 725 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .

Today marks the one month anniversary of my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet so far twenty-two people have made donations to this campaign and between us we’ve donated $1 775 – enough to provide clubfoot treatments for 7 kids – I am SO GRATEFUL and HAPPY. Thank you to my parents, Gaynor Young and B, Priya Thomas, GregThis, BevBern, Stan Faryna, David Boutin, Sharon D’Agostino, A&P, Julie and Don, Simon Magid, Giving Miracles, Meg Guegan and everyone else who chose to donate anonymously for your generous donations. Thank you Jacqui Cooks, Caryn Gootkin, Jacqui Mackway-Wilson, Stephanie Young, Yusuf Abramjee, Britt Michaelian, Rema Matthews, Catherine Constantinides, Stacey Holland, Dr. Asafika Mbangata, Stan Faryna, Nomawethu Masiza and everybody else for helping spread the word about this campaign.

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Day 2497: Live in What Is

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Live in what is not what you wish was – that’s my message to the world

It’s 11 : 57 AM on day 2497 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read John 8:34 have breakfast, and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised to $1 775 only $10 725 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .

This morning my mom said something that I will not repeat (it’s nothing awful just private) and I responded live in what is not what you wish was which is something I live by every day.

Day 2496: The Love Song That Broke My Heart

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“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” ― Tom Bodett

It’s 1 : 05 PM on day 2496 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast,read James 1: 12 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised to $1 775 only $10 725 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .

Yesterday I heard “Heartbeat” by Chris Young honestly the song kinda made me sad because I knew that because the world is so vein the chances of someone ever feeling that way about me were slim to none. Listen to “Heartbeat” by Chris Young below:

Day 2495: The True Meaning of Patience

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Patience is waiting expectantly with a good attitude – that’s what I have learned.

It’s 11 : 29 AM on day 2495 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Deuteronomy 30:19, have breakfast and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – Meg Guegan donated $25 (thanks so much to her) which brings the total raised to $1 775 only $10 725 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot

Yesterday I learned that patience is not just waiting but rather patience is waiting expectantly with a good attitude.

Day 2494: Say Hello It May Just Change Your Life

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A simple hello can lead to a thousand wonderful things– that’s what I realized recently.

It’s 12 : 10 PM on day 2494 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast,read Matthew 7: 13-14 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised to $1 750 only $10 750 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .

Two days ago I was sitting outside and I decided to formally introduce myself to our gardener and ask him why he was still working at his age I’m so glad I did because I found out his name is Dickson and that he works through his pain to support his 5 grandchildren who his children have basically abandoned my heart went out this hardworking man with the hugest of hearts whose life has reminded me that everybody has a story and that the world’s most extraordinary people roam the Earth disguised as ordinary men and women.

Day 2493: Problems, Solutions and Me

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There is a solution to every problem– that’s what I realized yesterday.

It’s 1 : 01 PM on day 2493 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Mark 12:30, have breakfast, spend time with my parents, hang out outside – it’s such a beautiful day 🙂 – and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised to $1 750 only $10 750 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .

Yesterday I needed to get something done but I knew I couldn’t do it like I usually do so I thought out of the box and did something I’ve never done before if you’re creative and flexible you can find a solution to almost any problem and if there is no solution you see the problem from a completely different point of view.

Day 2492: The Job of a Leader Is…

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The job of a leader is to set a plan with a purpose in motion then continuously thank the people who are helping to make the plan work– that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 12 : 15 PM on day 2492 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Hebrews 12: 2 have breakfast, and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised to $1 750 only $10 750 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .

This morning I was reminded that the job of a leader is to set a plan with a purpose in motion then continuously thank the people who are helping to make the plan work which is a good thing to be reminded of because often we think a fancy title and a large salary automatically makes one a leader (it doesn’t –leadership is propose-driven action not a title or money).