Tonight’s traffic on the island
was exhausting but it also got me thinking. Didn't have a companion to talk or
complain to except for God. He didn't clear the road but He granted me the best
gifts; peace and a safe trip home.
Anyways, a friend of mine sent
out a broadcast on Black Berry on the #savefunmilawal cause. She said "about 6
million naira has been raised for Funmi. Thank You Naija, regardless of the
hard times, you rose to help Funmi. She needs your prayers now". I agree with
my friend, Funmi need prayers now.
I believe in the power of social media, in its power to work for the
common good. Everyone was aware of Funmi’s case and rose to help her in their own
little way. For some, we knew how much they donated towards her cause; others
were 'silent' about their good deeds, but still helped all the same.
Again I say well done Naija...
I just want to add that,
helping others should be a way of life. Maybe, we don't have the money (after all
money isn't everything), but at least we have hearts that can plead to God on
behalf of our neighbor’s, we are strong enough to volunteer our services for a
cause, we are inspired enough to teach little ones the importance of virtues
and spreading positivity, we are quick enough to hug and flash a smile to a little
kid that isn't ours. We can give our clothes to the naked ones and help feed
the hungry. We can respect the elderly and offer kind words to a stranger.
Do we cast away the kids at Obalende
and term them 'touts'? Have you taken off your judgmental glasses and taken time
off to hear their story?
Do we see a burning house and
move on, shaking our head in pity and saying how careless the residents of the
house is while assuming that someone has called the firemen? Or do you
disregard those 'thoughts' and help anyway?
Little things count. Money or
no money.
Tell others story if you have
the opportunity. It would help raise awareness for that woman who takes care of
the ‘lunatic’; it would help that young man who takes pictures of the homeless.
Seek ways to help your neighbor,
neglecting thoughts of a reward. Love because you want to.
Helping others should be a way of life.
Again I say, well done 'Naija'.
A lot of ‘saving’ needs to be
done. So brace up, we would surmount all challenges and keep saving humanity
any way we can.
Thank You For Reading J Hugs!!!!
"I believe in the spirit
of sharing and I believe we are what we are because of those around us." "I
am what I am because of other people and they are what they are because of me
being around." "One hand cannot clap on its own but it needs the
other hand to make a clap." "Many hands make light work.” – Maasai Tribe
Saying
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