being present

Day 908

There’s nothing that I can do about something that’s already been done – that’s what I learned today It’s 4 : 15 PM on day 908 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to work on this blog, brush my teeth,  pray,   read Exodus 28, feed myself a peanut butter sandwich for breakfast, practice sitting up straight to strengthen my…

Day 826

Those who live in what could have been miss what is– that’s what I keep learning It’s  6 : 10 PM on day 826 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to  stretch my hamstrings, brush my teeth,  publish my Disability of the Day feature,   practice sitting up straight to strengthen my core muscles, practice typing with both hands, feed myself brown rice and curry…

Day 415

As you grow older your theories change – that’s what I learned today It’s 7: 13 PM on day 415 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth,  tweet about my Clean Water For All Campaign – no luck other than the donation Chrissy (@ChrissyPappas) made yesterday – thanks again Chrissy –publish my Disability…

Day 259

Rules are a cautious person’s excuse for not participating in life – that’s what I learned today It’s 7: 15 PM on day 259 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, tweet about my Clean Water For All Campaign –no luck – read and leave comments on Connor’s Song and…

Day 258

You can’t be present if you’re still holding onto the dreams of the past – that’s what I learned today It’s 7: 25 PM on day 258 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, feed myself Batura and baked beans for breakfast, publish my Kid of the Week feature, feed…

Day 178

Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. – Leo Buscaglia It’s 9: 57 PM on day 178 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, feed myself fish fingers and fries for breakfast – my mother didn’t know that I had also…