Home Is Where My Heart Is

So finally I have decided to update my blog. Lets just say it was a little hectic and busy but now I am back in South Africa with allot to share.

Well the camp in North Carolina ended and i had an opportunity to go work on a mental retardation and Autism camp. Now my experience limited as it is was that these people were not very clever and not alive. The were pretty much going through life just to die. WOW was I wrong they are so clever, they have sense's of humour that can not be reviled and there zest for life is amazing. Some of them can only lift there arms and smile but yet they are so happy with their life. I could learn so much from these people. Nick Patel should me what true love was. He couldn't speak but he had a girlfriend who was in a wheelchair and whenever they saw each other they glowed. She shook in her chair and was a deeply moving experience. It was tough cause you got to wipe their bums, shower them, shave them, and other bodily fluids but was worth the experience.
Nick Patel and Megan

Then I went to New York. What an experience. Really enjoyed it. It expanded my view and i really thought this is what Johannesburg could be like. I had a great time i travelled with Julian and Marcel who were from Germany. Was able to see so many things like the World Trade Centre site (I had been up it before it fell). Saw Central Park and so many things.
When I was sixteen I had a dream of owning a Taylor Guitar. So I saved and saved and saved and whilst I was in New York my dream came true!!! Here it is.

Although Africa and South Africa has its problems I would rather be here fighting those problems then fighting America or any other countries problems. I Love South Africa and I am proud to be here.

Great Read

O'Mandingo!: The Only Black at a Dinner Party

If I am to call my self an African and if I am to call myself a true African i need to understand what it means to be African. This book has shown me things about life that could never have dreamed has shown me God in a way that puts him into an African context.

It is controversial at times and Eric Miyeni really pushed me. He can be very political and very black conscious but that is the beauty of this book. It is not trying to be something its not. It is an honest portray of a mans thoughts and feelings.

If I could write this would be the style and the personality I would chose to have in a book. This is a truly South African book and well worth the read

So Much To Do So Little Time

"To feel unbelievable and true joy is to see the people who you invest in, find their true selves in the moments of their lives." Me

Ok so hear is some photos of the kids who played in the concert that I organised. They were amazing.

Went to my first ever baseball game. Asheville Tourist VS some team

Miniature tanks on the Field

THE DANCE (We take the kids to a dance with the girls camp)

Went to Church

Independence Day

“True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right.”

Brigham Young

Yesterday Was Independence day. It was a time where all Americans celebrate their Independence from the British. I was reading a book from Sam Harris who is an atheist who is trying to convert to world to atheism. He takes huge stabs at the christian faith saying that we basically will fight a fight that we see as moral but there are bigger issues that need to be looked at. For example we will fight homosexual marriages but will say and do very little about genocide and HIV. There are many examples of this. But while sitting in the beauty of the fireworks I wondered how can we celebrate any Independence when there are people who are still oppressed. Its up to us to fight. God never put boarders on creation why do we. How can we call South Africa liberated when refugees feel unwanted.

Anyway Here are some pics I had a fantastic time

14o Double Cheese burgers. Eating challenge

Kayde Was SOOOOOOOOOO Funny

Look A white Squirrel

Life Is Amazing

Let Me First introduce you to the worlds greatest cabin. Cabin 9!!!!!

From Front Left to Right

James, Ryan, Josh, Charlie, Richard
Back

Joseph And Me

So here is some more pics!! Everyday just gets better than the last. Was in hospital last night but I am out now if you need anymore info on email me and i will tell you but for now here are some more pics!!!

Skit Day

Lunch

Waterfront

The Group

Boys from the Cabin

The Funky Chicken (South African) Or i call him the black crazy frog

I Don't Dress this bad

Vita Pups (Slush Puppy)

Waterfront

The Quick Update

Hey Guys And Girls


Here is some info just for you Pics and headings!!


River Rafting




Wake Boarding


Washing!!!!!

Moustache Comp


Waterfall

Bowling



Ice Cream Comp