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Day 2196: Living and Existing

There’s a difference between living and existing – that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 12 : 03 PM on day 2196 of my journey towards independence and I managed to go to church, have breakfast, read Ephesians 2: 8 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $7 675 only $4 825 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 it occurred to me that there’s a difference between living and existing sometimes we live the same day over and over again and we confuse that with living.

Day 2195: Impossible And Me

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Live as though impossible doesn’t apply to you – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 12 : 53 PM on day 2195 of my journey towards independence and I managed to have breakfast, pray, read Matthew 19: 25-26 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $7 675 only $4 825 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 realized that I strive to live as though impossible doesn’t apply to me I believe life is best when you push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Day 2194: Grace VanderWaal Wins America’s Got Talent

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“This has been really really draining. Amazing, but draining.” – Grace VanderWaal

It’s 9 : 04 AM on day 2194 of my journey towards independence and I managed to have breakfast, pray, read Romans 6: 23 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign –raised $7 675 only $4 825 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 found out that 12-year-old Grace VanderWaal won season 11 of America’s Got Talent what I most about Grace is that her song are as original as she is and she performs with such purity. Watch all of Grace’s America’s Got Talent performances below:

Day 2193: Life, The Good and The Bad

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Life is an experience we’ve got to take the good with the bad– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 9 : 20 AM on day 2193 of my journey towards independence and I managed to have breakfast, pray, read 1 John 5:13-14 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – yesterday Debbie donated $25 (thanks SO MUCH Debbie) which brings the total raised to $7 675 only $4 825 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 thinking about life and how to say we have truly lived we must take the good with the bad I know some people want happiness without sadness, joy without sorrow, laughter without tears but that’s not life – the beautiful of life is that nothing is constant and as life changes so do we.

Day 2192: Team South Africa Bag 8 Medals at Paralympics (so far)

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Sport has the power to unite people like nothing else – that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 10 : 03 AM on day 2192 of my journey towards independence and I managed to have breakfast, pray, read Jude 1: 21, and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $7 650 only $4 850 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 ) ..

As you may know the Paralympics are in full swing in Rio and so far Team South Africa has 3 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 3 bronze medals. Congratulations Team South Africa.

Day 2191: “Heartbeat” by Carrie Underwood

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And tonight I wanna drive so far we’ll only find static on the radio
And we can’t see those city lights and I love the way you look in a firefly glow
Saying everything without making a sound,
A cricket choir in the background, underneath a harvest moon
Standing on your shoes in my bare feet, dancing to the rhythm of your heartbeat
Oh woah, and we’re dancing to the rhythm of your heartbeat

– Carrie Underwood, “Heartbeat”

It’s 12 : 20 PM on day 2191 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read 2 Thessalonians 3:10 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – yesterday people who I think would prefer to remain anonymous donated $25 (thanks SO MUCH guys) which brings the total raised to $7 650 only $4 850 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 “Heartbeat” by Carrie Underwood the song is so sweet it makes me happy. Listen to “Heartbeat” by Carrie Underwood below:

Day 2188: 25 Smiles Campaign Eight Months Later

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“Share your smile with the world.It’s a symbol of friendship and peace.” – Christie Brinkley

It’s 10 : 00 AM on day 2188 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Colossians 3:23 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $7 625 only $4 875 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 eight month anniversary of my 25 Smiles Campaign benefiting Smile Train so far eighty-two people (including me and my family) have made donations to this campaign and between us we’ve donated $7 625 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 TweetJukebox and 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 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, 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 2187: Miss Earth South Africa 2016 Nozipho Magagula

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“If you really think that the environment is less important than the economy, try holding your breath while you count your money.” ― Dr. Guy McPherson

It’s 12 : 36 PM on day 2187 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read 127: 1 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $7 625 only $4 875 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 ).

Last night Medical Student and Environmental Activist Nozipho Magagula was crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2016 (my sister is in medical school so I know how hard it is to do that alone God only knows how Nozipho also managed to do all the things that come with being a Miss Earth South Africa participant). Congratulations to you, Nozipho, and always remember: Nothing you will ever become is more important than being a good person.

Day 2186:Put You First

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Take care of yourself so you can be the best version of yourself for the world .– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 9 : 41 AM on day 2186 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Ecclesiastes 5:18 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – raised $7 625 only $4 875 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 realized yet again that it’s important to take care of yourself so you can be the best version of yourself for the world.

Day 2185:Dream Huge

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Dream huge – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 9 : 53 AM on day 2185 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Exodus 34:21 and work on my 25 Smiles Campaign – Shari Mason donated $25 (thanks SO MUCH Shari ) which brings the total raised to $7 625 only $4 875 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 realized the importance of dreaming dreams that are almost beyond you it will inspire you to stretch yourself.