DDDela`s Musings

"It’s not how life goes that matters most; it’s how you respond that makes all the difference." — Joni Eareckson Tada Joni Eareckson Tada’s life is a powerful testament to resilience , faith, and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. Born in 1949, Joni was a lively, bright young girl with a passion for swimming, painting, and dreaming of a future filled with possibilities. She was active and full of life, but everything changed in an instant when she was 17 years old. One summer day, while diving into a lake, Joni misjudged the depth and hit her head, resulting in a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the shoulders down. Suddenly, her world was turned upside down. The girl who once loved swimming and painting could no longer use her hands or walk. The pain, frustration, and grief were overwhelming at first, and she questioned her purpose and faith. Yet, amid her despair, Joni made a pivotal decision to trust in God’s plan for her life. She refused to b...

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt In many parts of Africa, including Ghana , a disturbing reality persists: a considerable number of physically challenged individuals find themselves resigned to a life of begging on the streets. Often overlooked or ignored by society, these individuals face daily struggles that many of us can scarcely imagine. Occasionally, compassionate passers-by may extend a helping hand, offering a bit of kindness amid their hardships. Yet, despite these acts of charity, a vast majority of persons with disabilities remain trapped within a cycle of limitation and despair, with few daring to challenge the societal barriers that confine them.   However, amidst this bleak landscape, there are exceptional stories across the globe of resilience, courage, and triumph that serve as beacons of hope and inspiration. Among such stories is that of Nick Vujicic ( Nicholas James Vujicic), an Australian-Ame...