Despite adversity - Attitude is a choice
My nephew Nicholas Dedekind was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease. Within a year he became legally blind. Despite the terrible shock and adjustment for him, his brother and parents, he kept his head held high and his family remained strong.
Yes, there were dark days of tears and despair, but I have never heard him complain, not even once. His kind and caring heart and his sense of humour have remained unchanged. He chose to stay in his mainstream school and has completed Grade 8, this year, with the achievement of merits academically and also received the athlete of the year award for his age group, despite his disability. This past Sunday he was awarded the Overcomers Award from the school, in a special church service attended by 2500 plus people. He received a standing ovation and caused many tears. He truly is a remarkable and inspiring young man. Nicholas is facing his challenge with a positive attitude that would make any parent very proud.
As such, it is a choice, for all of us to decide, do we want to make excuses or do we take life head on with all the challenges we face. With a positive attitude you can do anything you set your heart on. Let Nicholas be an inspiration to everyone who reads this article.
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