BECAUSE...

• Because I tripped and fell on a stone, today I walk cautiously so that it does not happen again.

• Because of that heartbreak that gave me a free ride to hell and back, I have learnt to love again. 

• Because of that exam paper that I scored the lowest in my class, I have always been motivated to prove myself wrong and score better.

• Because of that nightmare I had the other day and yet woke up tomorrow safe and sound, I have the assurance that God will always watch over me.

• Because of that friend who betrayed me, I have learnt to make TRUE friends again.

• Because my kid brothers look up to me , Giving up is not (And will NEVER be) among my options.

• Because of that expectation from my parents, I swore never to disappoint them.

• Because somebody somewhere waits for me to fail, I will never tire to keep them waiting......

And today I urge you my friends: Just because you failed once, don't give up; arise, dust yourself and learn from your mistakes. The remaining part is SUCCESS, you're already done with FAILURE :)

When the worst Matters

We are all human beings and everybody wants to have the best of whatever is on the offer. We seem to get engrossed so much in being comfortable and forget that true happiness comes with proper management of one's weaknesses. 
Just like me, and any other normal human being, we have our strengthens and weaknesses. They define us, make us and most important destroy us. 

Nurturing the best part of a person is a total failure in making progress. I mean, why would someone invest in something that is already perfect instead of trying to improve whatever that is not good enough. Therefore, when we all want to achieve absolute satisfaction, I would suggest we shift our attention and efforts to weaknesses.

A story is told of two women who were given pots as presents during their marriage ceremonies. The pots were so beautiful and well embossed with their names on the side. One woman after receiving the pot put some water in it and carefully checked whether there was any crack that could leak the pot. Unfortunately, which I personally consider fortunate, she found a small crack near the neck of the pot which was leaking the water from the pot. 

The other woman did not bother to check her pot because it was just looking great and she was convinced that nothing would be wrong with the pot.

It happened that the women went to fetch water the following day so that they come and do the usual chores at their houses. The lady whose pot was cracked felt that it would be embarrassing if she said her pot was leaking since the other one had not complained about her pot. The other woman whose pot is assumed to be okay had no idea and so did not mention a word.

After fetching water, the woman with a cracked pot was cautious because she knew that her pot was cracked and so had to carry it with a lot of care so that it does not break completely. The other woman having no idea whether the pot was cracked or not held her pot by the neck and as she was putting it on to her head, the entire pot split open pouring the contents on the woman. The other woman with a lot of care managed to put the pot on to her head and take her water home.

MORAL LESSON: When something or someone is looking just perfect, it is good to check for their weaknesses so that you can pay attention on how to manage them. Otherwise, disappointments always come up as a result of ignoring the state in which people are.

End of Beginning

As my lecturer walks away from then hospital where am attached as a student (M.P Shah Hospital), it starts to dawn on me school is over. I mean over in that I will not be in any classroom again unless I decide to go for masters. This has been my final year in University pursuing a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Assessment is now over and God willing I shall be graduating in December.
I look back to when I first stepped into a classroom back in my rural home in Keroka. The school was known as Masaba Academy. Back then, it was a mere joke telling me to work hard. Life had no purpose at all, except of course the time we spent playing with my friends after school.
As it started getting organized, I would spare saying 'serious', I switched schools and joined a public school that goes by the name Kierira Primary School. This one was a school of the people and I appreciate the fact that it taught me the basic life lessons. Here I met pupils from all angles of life and it was worthy the enrollment.
I usually consider my first class to be in the third school I joined, Eronge Adventist Primary School. The institution that gave me a complete turn around in my entire academic life. When I always thought I was the best, I met those that I needed to learn from. The competition was stiff and by then I was in class five and I knew what it meant to be in position one. Besides my academic life, my spiritual life was also well nurtured and I am glad that I went to that school.
KCPE was fast approaching and that is when I realized that threats play an important role in success. My teachers and parents were