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Day 983: Perseverance

Perseverance in the most underrated quality any person can have – that’s what I keep learning It’s  5 : 13  PM on day 983 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Numbers 36, stretch my hamstrings,  take off a dirty  jacket and put on a clean one , practice sitting up straight to strengthen…

Day 982: The inspiring story of Shane Burcaw

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. – Winston Churchill It’s  4 : 01  PM on day 982 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, stretch my hamstrings,  take off and put on a jacket and t-shirt, practice sitting up straight to strengthen my core muscles,  feed myself All Bran Flakes for…

Day 981: Help me end slavery

“The slave-holder’s rule contradicts this fundamental truth of God’s word, that ‘God has made of one blood all the nations of men,’ and if of one blood, they are of equal blood.” – Jonathan Blanchard It’s 3  : 36 PM on day 981 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth,…

Day 980: The death of Vuyo Mbuli a reminder that we should all live out stories we would be proud to look back on

All of us should live out stories we would be proud to look back on – that’s what I keep learning It’s  3 : 11 PM on day 980 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, watch TV, practice sitting up straight to strengthen my core muscles, feed myself All Bran Flakes and…

Day 979: Matthew Jeffers Letter to Baltimore Ravens

The only disability in life is a bad attitude. – Scott Hamilton It’s  7  : 18 PM on day 979 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, feed myself bread and a boiled egg for breakfast,  read Numbers 31 and 32, go visit family, feed myself a chicken sandwich for lunch,…

Day 978: Accept that which you cannot change

Accept that which you cannot change– that’s what I keep learning It’s 4  : 16 PM on day 978 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, sleep, make sandwiches as part of Virginia’s Sandwich Run with our housekeeper’s help and  publish my Disability of the Day feature. Last night wasn’t one of my most restful…

Day 977: Taking steps towards your goals every day

Take steps towards at least one of your goals every day– that’s what I learned today It’s  2 : 13 PM on day 977 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Numbers 30, publish my Disability of the Day feature, stretch my hamstrings,  take off my dirty t-shirt and put on a clean…

Day 976: If it doesn’t feel right don’t do it

If it doesn’t feel right don’t do it– that’s what I learned today It’s  2 : 28 PM on day 976 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, pray, read Numbers 29, publish my Disability of the Day feature, stretch my hamstrings, practice sitting up straight to strengthen my core muscles, feed myself All Bran Flakes and a boiled egg…

Day 975: Be present

Be present – that’s what I keep learning It’s  1  : 48 PM on day 975 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth, feed myself All Bran Flakes for breakfast,  pray, read Numbers 28, publish my Disability of the Day feature,practice typing with both hands, practice sitting up straight to strengthen my core muscles,  take off my dirty…

Day 974: Disabled in South Africa

South Africa is not a bad place to live if you have a disability – that’s what I keep learning It’s  3  : 49 PM on day 974 of my journey towards independence and I’ve managed to brush my teeth,  pray, read Numbers 27, publish my Disability of the Day feature, tweet and Facebook about my campaign - a staff member of…