In which you don't take things for granted

I used to be good with minor details and remembering dates.

I'm not sure what happened, but my date keeping is not as sharp as it used to be.

So, allow me to say what am about to share is been coming for a long time.

I cannot remember the exact time when it dropped in my sprit.

I do, however, remember how this dream never left my mind.

You know the feeling you get when there are some matters needing your attention.

That.

That's  the feeling I have when coming to girls taking their part in society.

I have heard too many stories and have seen girls take the back seat.

You know when it's time to be part of the solution.

I have mentioned it before - after much thinking, tolling with the idea, talking to friends and intense prayer....

On Friday I drove 30km to meet with teen-girls from a farm school.

The visit was humbling because I do  believe this is a start of big things and to God be the glory.

I never ever wanna take anything for granted.

A journey of thousands miles start with a single step.

Like my dear mentor said 'it is with baby steps and our Father's protection that we conquer mountains.'

I'm standing right here as this story unfolds...

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