Madiba

Do we mourn or do we share a smile that we all can acknowledge?. It is a smile that has a deeper meaning behind it. The passing of Nelson Mandela does not come as a surprise, why? because the man has fought the illness for a very long time. The prayers from South Africans and from many around the world were heard and Mandela continued to live on after the global scare that he was terminally ill. I always say "Life is for the living and living is for those that still walk on this earth". Mandela lived, walked, experienced, fought, taught, became an example to African and Western leaders. The people of South Africa gained wisdom in understanding that as people regardless of the skin color and race, we all can make this world a better place. As a South African, African and son of the soil. I say thank you, thank you, thank you Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela. I am saddened by his passing but my sadness is outweighed by joy and smiles,why because the old man lived a life no other man will ever live. He opened doors for all races in South Africa to embrace and appreciate being human and practicing humanity. All people of South Africa today may we recognize and understand that his life impacted not only Africans but the world at large. He death has opened another book that will be read for as long as we live. May his soul rest in peace and his legacy will never be forgotten. "Lala kahle Madiba"Be you and i be me.