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I was busy reading an exceptionally interesting and inspirational book (In His Spirit) outside in the yard in early spring, when nature got in the way. A cool gentle breeze blew couple 100’s of maple seeds. They looked like confetti in the air.

Strangely, one of the maple seeds made its way near me instantly grasping my attention. Somehow, it intrigued me momentously as to whether the seed was rotating clockwise of counterclockwise as it made its way to the ground. I tried to ignore the nagging question but my brain would not let go.

In no time, I had put the book down and was busy experimenting as to what the direction of rotations was. I collected a bunch of the maple seeds and threw them one by one. The more I threw the seeds, the more the answer seemed to elude me. Now I was a totally confused scientist and nature had gotten the better side of it. I was however, not letting go.

I had to discover which way the seeds rotated. Consequently, I asked few individuals, and everyone seemed to have a different answer. One person actually said, the clockwise or counterclockwise rotation was depended on what side of the Poles you are on (North or South). Someone had a better idea…he suggested we could record the seeds as the fell. This way we would know the direction of the rotation…

Well,  Over to you…it is clockwise or counterclockwise…?

Never did I contemplate that this image could have so much meaning and hit so close to home. I have worked the above event ‘Children’s Cardiomyopathy Golf Outing’ many years…but this year…this event felt so familiar…

Interestingly, when our daughter got diagnosed with cardiomyopathy among other heart issues, I realized that God had prepared us to be her ‘best’ parents. I must admit, I have done many years of school achieving a doctorate in biochemistry. However many feel that I haven’t used my degree (it’s expected you get a degree and work in such a field to utilize it—that’s the world I live in). I know now, my studies prepared me to be a good dad to our ‘heart patient’ daughter.

I have stood firm in my FAITH in God about the challenges she is facing. Indeed, rather than mourn and complain, I thanked God and continue to be grateful to God for blessing us with a ‘miracle’ daughter. Accept whatever happens to you, and be patient when you suffer humiliation, because gold is tested with fire, and acceptable people are tested in the furnace of humiliation (Sirach 2:4).

Earlier this month, we got the nice surprise of being awarded the certificate below. I share it here so as to be a blessing to all.

Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1)

May you have a faith filled day! 

Times have certainly changed, and so has the value of money, especially the smallest denomination, the penny. Pennies are treated as worthless. It is considered rude to even try pay a bill all in pennies. Needless to say for just a dollar bill, you need 100 pennies…However, despite their worth, or worthlessness, a $1,000,000 is not a million if it is one penny less…i.e. $999,999.99.

I have a habit of picking up pennies that people throw out since to them, those pennies are more of a burden than a blessing. So it happened, someone saw me picking pennies up and lamented that they were worthless.

“Why are you pick those pennies up?” He asked dismissively.

I asked him whether he had any business cards. Luckily he had a couple. I took some of his business cards, threw them on the ground and trampled over them. He got so upset at me.

“You are so rude! Why would you trample over my business card? Don’t you see they have my name and information on them?” He was about to walk away, when I answered him back.

“Wait a minute! I said calmly. You are upset, I trampled over your name…a mortal man whose name is just a name. How do you think God feels when you ignore those pennies, trample over them and do not pick them up? Haven’t you noticed or have you conveniently chosen to forget; IN GOD WE TRUST. Each penny has God’s name on it. The ONLY NAME for which it is written, For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God (Roman 14:11 KJV).”

Bewildered, he looked intently at me and said, ‘thank you.’ Well, now you have it too…pick those pennies up and give God the glory, for He knows, you picked them not because they are worth much, but because God’s name on them is PRICELESS.

Have a penny worth kind of day. Won’t you!

Congratulations! Class of 2018. Your achievements are truly remarkable. We thank God for showering you with success and abundant blessings. May God continue to bless you.

You have heard it said…if you see something, say something. I tell you however and challenge you from now on, if you see something, say something and DO SOMETHING. We are past the age and time when we expect only those responsible to be in charge of our safety and security. We are living in a time when, we have to do something and not just see and say.

Being grateful is a virtue. Anyone who appreciates receives more. It only takes a few minutes to say thank you…but those few minutes may make the difference between who gets an award or not. People tend to remember kind words expressed to them. So take a moment to pay your dues to your parents/ guardians and teachers. They have earned it…say thank you to them and pray for them to continue being a blessing to you and others.

It interesting to note, the world expects this and that from each and every one of you. The same world has accustomed us to the way to think, dress, speak and so much. However, I challenge you graduates to take hold of the world. Do not listen to the world, make the world listen to you. Start by knowing yourself and being yourself. Live and act in such a way the world will follow you instead of you following the world. Define thy ways, stand firm in your beliefs and stand your ground. Learn and read widely…there is so much wealth hidden in books.

Let me leave you with these words, even the beggar is human a being…do not lose touch with reality. He or she that wins the entire world and yet loses ones soul, is truly lost. Make time to notice the flowers and smell them to savor the rich fragrances they have…Now is here, enjoy! You have in us two professionals, Dr. Mr. and Dr. Mrs.…if you need educational guidance or career help please feel free to ask. We got your back.