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Day 2253: Memories

Memories are weird that come flooding back unannounced – that’s what I keep realizing.

it’s 11: 12 AM on day 2253 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Psalm 23:6 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $9 011.04 only $3 488.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

Today I was listening to this song titled “Angel” and suddenly all these memories of my paternal grandmother came rushing back I know she lived a full life I’m just sad she isn’t here (physically) to see all that I have done and have become and all that I will do and will become.

Day 2251: Selfish on my Own Behalf

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There are times when one has to be selfish on one’s own behalf– that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 11 : 12 AM on day 2251 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Colossians 1:13-14, have breakfast, and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – yesterday Stormsriver Adventures donated $50 (thanks SO MUCH for Stormsriver Adventures) which brings the total raised to $9011.04 only $3 488.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

This morning is one of those mornings were I feel like if the world spins off its axis without me then so be it I just need some me-time to do whatever without feeling guilty about what I should be doing but am not doing.

Day 2250: The Thank You Project A Mother Finds The People Who Saved Her Son’s Life

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“Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.” – Ralph Marston

It’s 11: 01 AM on day 2250 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read 1 Chronicles 16:35 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $8 961.04 only $3 538.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

A few weeks ago I watched “The Thank You Project A Mother Finds The People Who Saved Her Son’s Life” it just warmed my heart. Watch “The Thank You Project A Mother Finds The People Who Saved Her Son’s Life” below:

Day 2249: 25 Smiles Campaign Ten Months Later

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“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness” – William Arthur Ward.

It’s 12 : 00 PM on day 2249 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Titus 2:11 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $8 961.04 only $3 538.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

Today marks the ten month anniversary of my 25 Smiles Campaign benefiting Smile Train so far eighty-seven people (including me and my family) have made donations to this campaign and between us we’ve donated $8 961.04 I am so grateful. Thank you Sneha Abraham, Frank Burns, Gaynor Young and Barbara Royce, Justine Perry, Madalyn Sklar, Catherine Cook, @Maewmb, David Boutin, Sarah Britten, Jim Mahar, Nancy, Rema aunty, Paul and Juliet Merrell of Big Planet Radio, Bev Bern, Julie and Don Faughnan, Amit Abraham, Benjamin and Amelia, Athira Issac, Liesel, Priyachechi, Joubert Botha, LA Janssens, Anatoli, Arun Babu, Stan Faryna, My Paper Parties, Happy Odd Girl, Adam Butler, Deepuchachen, Tinuchachechi and Jerynchachen, Duane, My Paper Parities 2, Joyce Childers, Jacqui Mackway -Wilson of Go Social SA, Kevin B (on behalf of Lesley), Meg Guegan, Susanchechi, Reshma Jacob, uncle Abraham Matthew, Debbie McMannis, Anish Krishnankutty, Ellyn Harris, Zak Ebrahim, author of The Terrorist’s Son: A Story of Choice, Joseph John, Reshma Ravi, Wayne Mansfield, Jinuchachen, Samuel Kochukanayathil, Laura, Tim Fargo, author of Alphabet Success – Keeping it Simple. My Secrets to Success and founder of Social Jukebox, Shari Mason, Benjin Thomas, Bruce Sallan, Nithin Yohannan, Juliana Mullan, Fireman Max, Yusuf Abramjee, Nisha Kotecha, Deepthi Abraham, Jiya, Seema, Anush Alex, Daleen Bernard, Teresa Williams, Stacey Chassoulas, Maddie, Nay731, MJ Merk, Eapen family, Preethachechi and Tonychachen, Linda Mastroianni, Dr. Ann Abraham and everyone else who chose to donate anonymously for your generous donations. Thank you uncle Abraham Matthew, Jacqui Mackway-Wilson, Stephanie Young, Susannah Schaefer, Sue-Ann Allen, Caryn Gootkin, Britt Michaelian, Lakshmi Pillai, Akhil Tomy, Thara, Anjali, Sherin, Pamela Eapen, Good News Shared, ViralFlash, GoodThingsGuy, 52 Feminists, Smart ZAR Girls, Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour, Minister Derek Hanekom, Catherine Constantinides, Nicolette Human, Mireesha Narsai, Nk Obi, Kerri Stein, Beverly, Andrea and everybody else for helping spread the word about this campaign. ‏

[Update January 12, 2017: Campaign ended 2 days ago. Final total raised is $10 317.04 [enough money to sponsor 41 smiles]]

Day 2248: “Ten Feet Tall” by Afrojack

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Music sometimes expresses what words cannot – that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 11 : 58 AM on day 2248 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read 1 John 2:23 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $8 961.04 only $3 538.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

Yesterday I heard “Ten Feet Tall” by Afrojack and it struck a chord with me because I have many people in my life who make me feel ten feet tall. This song is dedicated to the giants on whose shoulders I stand every day (thank you guys without God, my parents and you guys I wouldn’t be me). Listen to “Ten Feet Tall” by Afrojack below:

Day 2247: The Present Short Film

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“Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” – Eckhart Tolle

It’s 11 : 03 AM on day 2247 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Deuteronomy 11:8 , have breakfast, and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – B and Gaynor donated $250 (thanks SO MUCH for Gaynor and B) which brings the total raised to $8 961.04 only $3 538.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

A while ago I watched an animated short film called The Present I don’t usually like this type of thing but this story was so touching I fell in love with it. Watch The Present below:

Day 2246: My Ziplining Experience at Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour

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Chase beautiful memories– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 12 : 17 PM on day 2246 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read 1 Peter 5:6-8 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $8 711.04 only $3 788.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

Yesterday my dad and I went ziplining at Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour for Smile Train it was so much fun we did about 10 slides each more picturesque than the last and we learned so much about the trees and animals in that forest. Thanks so much to Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour for this amazing experience and thanks in particular to Emo, Marius and Ashley (my guides) for taking such great care of me and (also thanks to my cousin Vineeth who came with us and agreed to drive the whole way from our hometown to Tsitsikamma and back in the same day (10 hours in total on the road (I have the world’s BEST cousin)) and to my mother and nephew who came along for the ride and to Jacqui, Gaynor, Steph and B who spent hours on the road just so they could meet me in real-life (thanks guys I’m so honoured to have met you all in person).

Day 2245: Going to Tsitsikamma

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Better any experience than regret– that’s my motto.

It’s 4 : 30 AM on day 2245 of my journey towards independence and I’m getting ready to go ziplining at Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour.

As you read this I’m getting ready to go ziplining at Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour . Please pray that everything goes well and that I raise quite a bit of awareness and money for Smile Train (if you would like to support my 25 Smiles Campaign please log on to bit.ly/Give25Smiles and do so)

Day 2244: One Day to Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour

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Limits are often mindmade – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 1 : 13 PM on day 2244 of my journey towards independence and I managed to have breakfast, go to the doctor (nothing serious just a check up of sorts), pray, read John 16:33 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $8 711.04 only $3 788.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

Tomorrow at almost this time if all goes well I will be ziplining at Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour for Smile Train and for everyone who has ever been told they can’t do something and will never amount to anything.

Day 2243: Share

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Share your joy, your pain and your struggle it might make someone feel less alone – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 10 : 23 AM on day 2243 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Romans 15:13 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $8 711.04 only $3 788.96 more to raise to reach my second goal of raising $12 500 for Smile Train before Jan 10 2017 (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far ).

Yesterday I was reminded that as uncomfortable as it might make people to see life though my eyes (and as uncomfortable as it for me to share it) it’s necessary for me to share it because they are lots of people just like me everywhere who have to claw and fight to get through life I am real and raw every day mostly for their benefit because I never want people to feel like they’re alone in their struggle it’s an awful feeling that I know too well (you have to be the person you wish you had that way your struggles have a purpose) .