Greeting everyone
This is a comment I made on friends Blog on facebook..I hope it will encourage you too..

I have been reading your blogs for a while now and totally agree with your last comment about people taking charge of their lives. Over in the US there is a NEW resurgence amongst African American to claim their rightful place in society. There is nothing we cannot do if we put our minds to it. I see people over here which we consider OLD (60+) go to college to further their education and inspiring the young to do the same. The election of President Obama has for some reason giving a lot of people a wake up call. Yes we can. Yes, you can do anything if you put your mind to it.

I am always encouraged when I see people like you and other step up to the plate. It is very encouraging and I want to challenge other to so the same. For to long we just sat back and watched the world go by.

Now is the time! We need mentors that are willing to give of their time unconditionally. We need young people that are willing to listen to advice and that are willing to learn.

I want to use my wife as an example. Judith had a Honors Degree in Education at RAU and was teaching for the last 15 years. Her job was routine and she really enjoyed it. About 4 years ago she decided that she wants more then just teach, she wanted to make a difference an committed to go back to school and further her education. We find ourselves in the US and she in now the Director of the laceName>GraduatelaceName> laceType>SchoollaceType> at laceType>ParklaceType> laceType>UniversitylaceType> boosting a Masters degree in Education. The point I am trying to make is that she went back to school after many years and completed her studies when everyone around us questioned her decision. There she was, married with 3 kids and a demanding husband. I on the other hand had always believe that we need to create a opportunity for young people to explore. A couple years ago I founded Lesedi Africa Foundation and I am proud to say through God's grace the Foundation managed to get 2 scholarships for young South Africa to study in the US

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