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She did not choose to be sick, to be admitted in that hospital, to be in pain that wont go away, to live a life in that wheel chair. He did not choose to be blind, to use that walking stick, to not see light, Or the bright morning sun, and the colours of the rainbow, the Thika super-highway, Or the famous Niagra falls. He did not choose to sleep hungry, to miss meals, to see his daughter sleep hungry, His wife somehow angry, at the world so unfair, NO, he didn't choose. She did not choose to be orphan, not to have a mum she can make proud, not to have a daddy she can run to, if she could, she could turn back time, and death would not snatch them from her, she could talk to angel of death, convince him to let them live. She did not choose to get rained on, to sleep outside on, verandahs in town, she had no option, the streets are her only home, She has known all her life, She would love to sleep in a house, a place to call home, Oh yes she would. He did not choose to be born, without both hands, without both feet, with a condition of the heart, that makes him hurt, because he has forever been, On some medication. NO, he didn't choose. He did not choose, to get an accident, that left him completely paralysed, that he can't move or talk, he can't play or walk, He can't run or jog, NO, he didn't choose, But YOU, have a house, a home, You probably have a mum and dad, what will it take to appreciate them, and be grateful they are alive?? You have eyes, You can read a poem, See sun shine, See rainbow, Watch movie, It's not just ordinary, It's miracle. Do you give thanks, for the little thing you have?? Do you take time to notice, how blessed you are?? Do you give thanks, because you have ten fingers??? Someone out there has none, and don't just assume, it can't happen to you too. Do you give thanks because, you can breath with ease?? Someone out there has been in hospital, the last 8 months, WHY?? Because they can't breath, that biological act you probably take for granted. Do you thank God because, you have eye-brows and eye-lashes?? Finger-nails and hair?? Do you realize that someone out there doesn't?? Don't just take it for granted Be a blessing to those who didn't have a choice, We are in this journey together, and Every day IS a miracle, This is a reminder, Never take anything for granted.
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