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Day 1856: Parents, Acts of Kindness and Leading by Example

I am who I am because of my parents – that’s what I realized last night.

It’s 12 : 00 PM on day 1856 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Acts 1, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –The male and female [flamingo] of a mating pair build a nest together, and both sit on the egg while it incubates for about a month.- have breakfast and learn more about trading.

Last night I realized that I am who I am because of my parents earlier in the day a woman showed up literally on your doorstep saying she was struggling to feed her family and while most people would have turned her away my parents (God bless them) did what they could to help her I am still touched by their small yet big act of kindness. Thanks mommy and daddy for teaching me kindness throughout my life I am who I am largely because of the two of you.

Day 1855: Cerebral Palsy and Me [Video]

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People fear what they do not understand – that’s my theory.

It’s 12 : 40 PM on day 1855 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read John 21, publish my Disability of the Day feature, have breakfast, – learn one new thing – Vacuous [vac·u·ous] adj. Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless: “a vacuous smile.” – and record and upload my “Cerebral Palsy and Me” video -see the next paragraph for details.

Today I decided to record and upload a video explaining what Cerebral Palsy is, how it affects me and what it’s like living with it because I have this theory that people fear what they do not understand. Watch “Cerebral Palsy and Me” below:

Day 1854: 21 Icons season 3 episode 6: Laduma Ngxokolo

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“There is a science to what I do. It’s about exploring heritage and turning it into something that people haven’t seen before.” – Laduma Ngxokolo

It’s 3 : 55 PM on day 1854 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read John 20, publish my Disability of the Day feature, have breakfast, hang with Pamela Eapen, – learn one new thing – Lime is perennial plant with a lifespan of over 10 years.

Yesterday I watched season 3 episode 6 of 21 Icons featuring Laduma Ngxokolo – a Xhosa man endorsing his culture globally through fashion. Watch season 3 episode 6 of 21 Icons featuring Laduma Ngxokolo below:

Day 1853: “The World’s Worst Place to be Disabled” Documentary

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South Africa has its challenges but it’s a great place to live – that’s what I want the world to know.

It’s 12 : 30 PM on day 1853 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read John 19, publish my Disability of the Day feature, publish my Kid of the Week feature, have breakfast and learn one new thing – Abstruse [ab·struse] adj. Difficult to understand; obscure. “An abstruse argument presented by the lawyers.”

A few months ago I watched “The World’s Worst Place to be Disabled” – a documentary by Sophie Morgan about the atrocious way in which differently-abled people are treated in Ghana – every time I think of that documentary I am filled with deep sadness for the differently-abled people in Ghana and gratitude for the fact that I live in South Africa where my human rights are protected. Watch “The World’s Worst Place to be Disabled” below:

Day 1852: Love

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Love knows no distance and no time – that’s what I realized today.

It’s 5 : 20 PM on day 1852 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read John 18, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –The average male lion weighs around 180 kg (400 lb) while the average female lion weighs around 130 kg (290 lb).–have breakfast and hang out with family.

Today while I was with a loved one I realized that love knows no distance and no time it takes root in your heart during the simplest moments.

Day 1851: Live to serve

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Live to serve – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 11 : 41 AM on day 1851 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read John 17, publish my Disability of the Day feature, learn one new thing –In 600 B.C., Lydia’s King Alyattes minted the first official currency.–have breakfast and hang out with family.

Yesterday I realized that when you live to serve everything else falls into place every good thing that has come into my life has come out of my desire to serve.

Day 1850: Life and the Opening and Closing of Doors

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When one door closes others open – that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 12 : 45 PM on day 1850 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read John 16, publish my Disability of the Day feature, have breakfast, learn one new thing –Spurious [spu·ri·ous] adj. Not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source; counterfeit. Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. “Spurious claims.”– and start reading Animal Farm by George Orwell (again[I stopped halfway a while back so I felt like I had to start all over again]).

Yesterday I realized I wasn’t going to be able to do something I really wanted to do needless to say I was majorly bummed but now I realize that not being able to do that thing leaves me free to do other things everything in life works out perfectly even if we don’t realize that in the moment.

Day 1849: Our time at UThixo Ulungile Ministries @ Stoney Drift with Joshua Minter

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You can create heaven on earth just about anywhere – that’s what Joshua Minter taught me.

It’s 12 : 20 PM on day 1849 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read John 15, publish my Disability of the Day feature, have breakfast, learn one new thing –California sea lions may hunt continuously for up to 30 hours, with each dive lasting three to five minutes. – listen to music and hang out outside.

Yesterday my family and I were privileged to spend some time with Joshua Minter at the crèche and the baby centre that he started with Rachael (his wife) the crèche and baby centre are located right next to a rubbish dump but when you go into the space the location doesn’t matter much there is so much love there I half-jokingly asked Josh how he remembers all the kids names and he replied they’re my kids in that moment I felt Josh’s essence he doesn’t want money or recognition he just wants to serve God and his community. Thank you SO MUCH Josh and Rachael for all you guys do you have proven to me that the good people I pray for twice daily do exist and for that I am forever grateful. If you are reading this and you live in East London, South Africa please join the UThixo Ulungile Ministries @ Stoney Drift Facebook group and help Josh and Rachael out however you can (even if you can’t give money or things just show up and spend some time with the kids our presence will always be more appreciated than our presents will ever be).

Photos of our time at Stoney Drift

The kids at the baby centre and the lovely women who take care of them.

The kids at the crèche at their lovely teacher.

Josh introducing me and mom to the kids.

The kids at the baby centre, the ladies who take care of them, me, my mom and Josh.

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Local Heroes – Rachael & Joshua Minter

Day 1848: Sleep and Me

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Sleep is very underrated – that’s what I have realized.

It’s 10 : 15 AM on day 1848 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read John 14, publish my Disability of the Day feature, have breakfast, learn one new thing – Jaguars are known to eat deer, peccary, crocodiles, snakes, monkeys, deer, sloths, tapirs, turtles, eggs, frogs, fish and anything else they can catch – and read 7 Clever Responses to Stop Negative People from Whining – I love #6 and #7.

This morning I woke up from my first good night of sleep in what feels like forever and honestly I felt like a new person sleep is very underrated.

Day 1846: “This Life” by The Afters

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What we give is all we have.

How we love is what will last.

And this hope we know will carry us through this life.

What we give is all we have.

How we love is what will last.

And this hope we know will carry us through this life.

– The Afters, “This Life”

It’s 1 : 25 PM on day 1846 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read John 12, publish my Disability of the Day feature, publish my Kid of the Week feature, have breakfast, learn one new thing –Blue whales are pregnant for 10-12 months – and hang out outside – I feel so small when I’m in nature under the blue sky and staring at trees as old or older than me I constantly realize that me and “problems” aren’t that big after all.

This morning I heard “This Life” by The Afters again the beauty and truth of the lyrics struck me. Listen to “This Life” by The Afters below: