Compassion

http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/Living/Would-you-have-done-what-he-did/-/1218/2231346/-/bxohg1z/-/index.html The story in the above link is the backbone of this post. You know in Nairobi you are sometimes inclined to take a newspaper break because of all the bad and discouraging news that abounds. Today I decided to give the online paper a browse and other than the Cabinet Ministers sinking tax payers money into the black hole that is their retreat, there was a glimmer of hope and my faith in mankind was restored. A man has shown such great compassion and educated five children, against all odds and three of them to university level. This, achieved by a man who hardly has two coins to rub together, let alone spare. I am humbled and I have asked myself today, what am I doing? Who am I aiding, when I go have my beers at the weekend, can't I spare three of four and educate a child? You, what are you doing? The most poignant thing for me about this story was the fact that this man, actually went against the grain and took in children from a different community he was chided for it but he soldiered on with fortitude. This worthy gentleman and his kin need our help to clear the fees balances for his three daughters to enable them graduate and get their certificates. This man has brought them from tattered clothes and empty bellies to the halls of academic excellence. He has brought them this far. Let us help him take them further and be part of this blessing!