Yaya...

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I love writing personal stories. They are a reminder that I am human too. I make mistakes. I have good and bad days too. I rise and fall too. These stories remind me that I also have insecurities. These stories also remind me how good it feels to be appreciated. And in those moments when I am appreciated, I realize that all this is not in vain.

This morning I received a beautiful message from a special woman. Now, I know I can be a real cry baby at times, but this message did make me teary eyed.

The message read: Morning gorgeous. Lol! Ek sit en lag nou so lekker hier en dink aan al die mal tye wat ek en jy saam het altyd... Lag altyd vir iets wat nie snaaks is nie, but we always make it sound hilarious. Thank you for all the support and pep talks, giving advice and being straightforward even if we don't want to hear the truth. You are like a big sister to me, even though I always act older than you. You are one special lady in my life.

The woman who sent me that message is special in her own right. She is fighting her own battles, she has her own worries, but she somehow saw my beauty. She appreciates that which people do not easily see. She loves not only what the eyes can see, but also that which it cannot see. I am grateful to have her in my life. I am blessed to know such an amazing woman. A woman who sees the good and bad in people but still appreciates them for who they are.

Today, I was inspired by my Yaya. A friend, a sister, a comedian at times. She is funny, smart, hard working, crazy and so full of life. She has experienced hardships, she has jumped over hurdles so high, many would not be able to jump over. She has seen ugliness. But my Yaya has also reached the finish line of many races. She is the epitome of beauty. She brings joy to so many people because she radiates sunshine. And today, she brightened up my day. She inspired me to be even better. 

Thank you Yolan. I appreciate you more than you know Yaya. 
Do not stop inspiring me and others.

Take Care

Miss Stone 



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