It doesn’t cost much to be kind because the essence of kindness is thoughtfulness – that’s what I’ve realized
It’s 2: 11 PM on day 3019 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse,spend time with family and do some work
Recently I was reminded that it doesn’t cost much to be kind because the essence of kindness is thoughtfulness and there are many different ways to show someone you think of them without breaking the bank. Be kind the little things mean the most.
Love is the essence of life – that’s what I have realized
It’s 3: 36 PM on day 3018 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work
Today I was pleasantly reminded that love is the essence of life – all we want to know is that we are loved beyond reason and all we really want to do is love beyond reason.
A fantastic life is made up of small magical moments– that’s my message to the world
It’s 3: 40 PM on day 3017 since I started blogging and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse 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:
December 10 – 17 Goals Review
Highlights of the Week
December 17 – 24 Goals
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
Time and life is what you make it – that’s my message to the world
It’s 12: 29 PM on day 3011 since i started blogging and I managed to pray, read bible and do some work
Yesterday I noticed lots of people were complaining about how bad 2018 has been and how they just wanted it to end meanwhile even though I was cut open and in intense pain and even though my gran died I have no gripe with 2018 because it’s another year I’ve been blessed to live, love and add value to the world
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:
Sometimes the greatest acts of kindness are the smallest – that’s my message to the world
Spent the day with family
Today we were at the mall and this very kind man let us go ahead of him in line for the lift – he literally pushed his trolley out of the way and told us to go through – it was the smallest of acts but it meant the world to me because in that moment though he didn’t know me he put me ahead of him (literally).
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