There are no candles bright enough to match the light you have added to our world.
Thank you for dedicating your life to others and transforming muddy caverns of darkness into bright fountains of hope and understanding.
Thank you for demonstrating that anything is possible when one has enough courage and perseverance.
Thank you for proving that humanity will always do the right thing—eventually—if reminded that there is room for everyone in this world.
Thank you for exemplifying compassion, courage, integrity and fortitude, and demonstrating that one person can make a difference.
Most of all, thank you for showing us that there is always hope.
On Mandela Day, the day we celebrate you, it is a privilege to give back to my community in your honor.
I encourage others to take part in this celebration too, by doing 67 minutes of community service for the 67 years Nelson Mandela spent fighting for the rights of humanity.
If you need a few ideas on ways to make a difference, click here to see 67 ideas.
Happy Birthday, Madiba! We salute you.
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Becky — what a great idea! It’s always important to me to find time for community service, and I’ll have to check out your link for some fresh ideas. One reason I enjoy your blog so much is that you consistently remember to be thankful and appreciate life.
Melissa, I’m so happy to hear from you! Congratulations on your new children’s book. I just bought it on Amazon and can’t wait for it to arrive. You are such a creative and talented soul. I love that you are embracing all of life’s possibilities and sharing your gifts with all of us.
Here’s the link for others to see what you are up to: http://www.amazon.com/Sometimes-Moon-Melissa-Morse/dp/0985679336/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375378650&sr=8-1&keywords=sometimes+the+moon+melissa+morse
Hi Becky — thank you for all your support!!
Becky, what a beautiful tribute to such a great man. I hope his health is improving. We still have so much to learn from him!
Thanks, Monica. Yes, I think we’re all holding our breath and sending extra good thoughts for his recovery. Such an inspiring human being!
Nelson Mandela is a real inspiration. Thanks for this heartfelt post, Becky!!
Nice to see you back to blogging again!!
Thanks, Arindam. I know I have been missing in action on my blog. It feels good to write again (even if it is just a little bit). I’m hoping to get back to it on a regular basis. I miss it and all my blog peeps (like you)!
Hey Becky,
The writers conference was a doozy this year. I enjoyed my time and felt energized by it, my third year. Still writing.
Brian
That’s so great! I’d love to hear all about it.