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Day 2357: Why God Says No

God’s no is always a redirection – that’s what I was reminded of yesterday

It’s 10 : 24 AM on day 2357 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, go to church – the sermon was about worry and how we shouldn’t worry – learn a new word – Definitions for runnel 1. a small stream; brook; rivulet. 2.a small channel, as for water.

Yesterday I was thinking about the fact that if I had gone to the Great Moscow Circus yesterday like I wanted to in January then I wouldn’t have been able to participate in the CANSA Shavathon which also took place yesterday (even when we don’t get what we want things work out for the best – God’s no is always a redirection).

Day 2356: Me at CANSA Shavathon 2017

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We should do things not based on convenience or difficulty level but rather on the level of importance – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 12 : 47 PM on day 2356 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Romans 12: 9-21, go to the CANSA Shavathon – glad to do some good – and learn a new word – Coltish [colt·ish] adj. Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behavior. Playful, not trained or disciplined. “Coltish horseplay to celebrate their graduation.”

Today I went to the CANSA Shavathon – an annual nationwide fundraising event here in South Africa in support of those affected by cancer – it wasn’t the easiest or most convenient thing for me to do I had to be driven to the mall and pushed around to get to there but in the end I got there and got my hair sprayed it felt good to know I was doing my part to make someone’s journey slightly more bearable (sometimes you have to do that which is hard and inconvenient just because it’s the right thing to do).

Day 2355: My People

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Never forget the people who saw you when you were invisible – that’s my message to the world.

It’s 11 : 36 AM on day 2355 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read 138: 8 and learn a new word – Glower [glow·er] v. Have an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl. “The librarian glowered at her for talking too loud.”

Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about the people who saw me when I was invisible those who were my friends when I had not a title to my name and only friendship to offer they are the people I will work to keep in my life because they don’t change with the seasons they will be there for me no matter what.

Day 2354: All we want in this life

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All we all want is to know that we matter to people– that’s what I keep realizing.

It’s 11 : 23 AM on day 2354 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read 1 Timothy 4: 7 and learn a new word – Luddite [lud·dite] n. A person opposed to increased industrialization or new technology, and is often someone who is incompetent when using new technology. “He was a luddite that preferred his typewriter over a computer.”

This morning I woke up to find that someone had done something really kind in my honour which totally made my day because she thought of me and took it upon herself to act on my behalf (small-big-things always make my heart skip a beat).

Day 2352: My Ever-Evolving Definition of Self

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As you grow your definition of self will change – that’s what I’ve realized

It’s 10 : 50 AM on day 2352 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 1 1 Chronicles 16:11 and learn a new word – Definitions for excoriate
1. to denounce or berate severely; flay verbally: He was excoriated for his mistakes.
2. to strip off or remove the skin from: Her palms were excoriated by the hard labor of shoveling.

Today I was thinking of my ever-evolving definition of self I now see myself as a human being who despite all challenges has managed, with God in her, to create meaning out of suffering which is remarkable considering a few years ago I thought of myself as a broken being with nothing to contribute to the world.

Day 2349: Me and My Regrets

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“Your regrets aren’t what you did, but what you didn’t do. So I take every opportunity.” – Cameron Diaz

It’s 11 : 19 AM on day 2349 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Psalm 22: 9 and learn a new word – Epicene [ep·i·cene] adj. Having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex; of indeterminate sex. “Clothing fashions are becoming increasingly epicene.”

Recently I’ve been thinking about the few regrets I have in my life and strangely enough they have nothing to do with what I did and everything to do with what I didn’t do I regret not visiting my paternal grandmother one last time before she passed (my dad had invited me to go with him that evening but it was really cold that evening so I chose to stay home thinking my gran would be around a while but she died a few days later) I will forever regret not taking the last chance I had to see her here on Earth, I regret not being fully present when sisi Virginia was trying to converse with me the last time I would ever see her, I regret not going into a family friend’s house I told him I’ll come again some other time only the next time I went to his house he wasn’t there he had died unexpectedly a few days after I saw him….mistakes are the name you give to experiences you learned from but what on Earth do you call the things you didn’t do.

Day 2348: Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success by Shane Snow

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“The secret to harnessing momentum is to build up potential energy, so that unexpected opportunities can be amplified.” ― Shane Snow, Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success

It’s 11 : 05 AM on day 2348 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Jonah 2: 2, set my daily goals – 5 things to do today – and learn a new word – Boorish [boor·ish] adj. Resembling or characteristic of a boor; rude and clumsy in behavior. “His boorish behavior was unacceptable to the directors.”

Yesterday I finished reading Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success by Shane Snow the book basically teaches you smartcuts (shortcuts with ethics) to success I really enjoyed reading it and would recommend it to anyone who likes learning interesting things from books.

Day 2346: My Evolving Relationship with my Elders

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How we treat our elders is a reflection of the people we grow up to be – that’s what I’ve realized.

It’s 11 : 38 AM on day 2346 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read John 3: 16. set my weekly and daily goals – lots to do this week and today – and learn a new word – Mellifluous [mel·lif·lu·ous] adj. Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. “She had a mellifluous voice.”

Today I realized that how we treat our elders is a reflection of the people we grow up to be my parents and I often butt heads on a variety of issues but as I’ve aged I’ve grown in reverence of them because I’ve realized that no two people in the world want better for me and my siblings than they do so now even when I disagree with their methods I so appreciate their intention which is always and forever to protect and help me and my siblings.

Day 2344: Me and My Unlikely New Friend

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If you don’t have anything to give then give the gift of seeing people as they truly are– that’s my message to the world.

It’s 11 : 37 AM on day 2344 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Isaiah 54: 10 and learn a new word – Canard [ca·nard] n. A false or unfounded rumor or story. “The tabloid included some of Hollywood’s oldest canards.”

Last night I met one of the most remarkable human beings who happens to be a priest I was struck by his easy-going nature and the fact that he saw me as human and whole not as a broken being who needed God’s healing I think he recognized that God is using me just as I am it was refreshing to meet someone from the church who didn’t think I needed fixing I absolutely loved conversing with him because he was actually talking to me not my disability.

Day 2343: God’s will and God’s Way

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When God has the will He will also point the way– that’s what I’ve realized.

It’s 8 : 34 AM on day 2343 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read 1 John 4: 19 and learn a new word – Definitions for noblesse oblige
1.the moral obligation of those of high birth, powerful social position, etc., to act with honor, kindliness, generosity, etc.

Yesterday I thought there’s was no way I would have enough money to buy all the groceries that a local charity needed and today thanks to God and three friends I realize I may have more than enough (I’m so blessed to have amazing support from all over the world over the world – thanks everyone).