Simple Things Reminded

Today left a significant part of my heart looking like cooked mince, but at the same time it left me with a lesson that will never, ever depart. 

My morning daily routine:

Ø  Wake up and curse the alarm for disturbing yet another 4 hour sleep that I eventually bartered with caffeine and adrenaline and got some sleep

Ø  Sidestep dog while semi-sleepwalking for their morning feed and poop

Ø  Brush teeth, shower and breakfast while mentally preparing my outfit and makeup

Ø  Depends on time, either get dressed and made up in 10 – 30 minutes

Most times, I’d have on my slippers and have my choice of one or two pair shoes for the day in the car.  Today, I met a boy (aged about 4) who just needed one pair of shoes for school.

When I first saw this child, he had on a dirty pair of Clarks that had seen better days; the back of it was broken down as his growing feet could no longer hold within the confines of the shoes.  His socks were dirty and torn, but he was at school for the day and doing his lessons.  It touched my heart to see this community accept and understand this child’s situation and treated him no less than another child who was neatly dressed. 

My Kiwanian sister Georgette went and got a pair of shoes and she changed his attire.  Words could not express what I was feeling at that moment as I tried to capture the emotions on camera because I know that a picture is worth a thousand words and I can go back to these photos to remember this day and how thankful I am for what I have.

Kiwanis have given me so much and much more to look forward to.  If I can assist to help one life breathe easier or to see a smile as a result of the help I’ve given, that to me is happiness.

A major lesson I've learnt - You can't outwear a Clarks

I am forever yours

Xoxo the original DivaKnockoff

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