Archive for February, 2012

Posted on February 19, 2012 - by Kambale Musavuli

Thank You For Your Support

A few days ago, I put out a call for financial support for a friend who was in need.

I can report that she is doing well. I know it was a very short noticed. I am very humbled that supporters from Africa, Europe, Canada, and USA decided to provide financial support in a critical time.

What is also moving is that while she was still in need, she still had the word “Congo” in her mouth when I reached out to her to give her the update of what people did in her support.

Again, thank you for being there for my friend. I am forever grateful.

Until Peace Comes to the Congo,

Live.Love.Light.

Posted on February 15, 2012 - by Kambale Musavuli

A Much Needed Help for a Friend in Need

I have been on a hiatus for almost a year in regard to writing on this blog, but Valentine’s Day 2012 is making me come out to ask for your support.

The story is neither romantic nor joyful. I am writing this as I seek to support a true friend of mine who needs financial support for medical attention.

Here is a little bit about her.

I met her in 2009 while visiting a friend in New York. Of course anyone who meets me it is usually around the Congo. When I shared with her what was happening in my country, I was able to get her enrolled in breaking the silence around the situation in my country.

Over the years, I have gotten close to her and she was the first person who when she told me she loved me, I stuttered. I looked at her in the eye and was not able to respond back. That same night, I contacted her back to share that she was the first person I know who told me she loved me and I was not able to respond. I felt her love so strongly that I knew she loved my soul to the core.

No, she is not my girlfriend… she is more… she is someone who showed me why it was important to care about myself outside of work. I still remember how I did not know where to take a friend to diner in New York one day, and she was the person I called to help me find a nice restaurant in New York.

Most importantly, she is the woman who removed fear in me. She asked me one day “what are you up to Kambale?” I responded about what I was going to do that day. Then she said again “No, Kambale… What are you up to in life? what are you trying to achieve on this earth?” This started a very emotional talk of why I stand for peace in the world and how I came to find out exactly my reason of being. Since that day, she helped me see humanity in everyone starting with me. She helped me take some time to first start doing things for me, though I am still learning but without her, I wouldn’t even be able to stop and live.

So, what is going on?

I received a very alarming message from her yesterday, on Valentine’s Day reminding me that life is a journey we must always cherish. She shared more than what she should have told me, but I felt so much pain when I finally find out that she is in dire need. I can’t even share everything she shared… I felt so powerless that as she spoke to me, I could not even help her.

How could someone who saved my life… my personal life… be in need today and I can’t even help her?

This is why on Valentine’s Day, I sent an appeal on my social media network. I know what she needs and I shared I will try to at least raise $5000 for her medical need.

I don’t know if I will reach that amount, but I know I can only ask the universe, my ancestors, The Most Graceful and Merciful, the Almighty, all the powers who we may believe in… that at this time, they come to support the life of a person who is very dear to me.

For those who responded to my call on twitter and facebook. Thank you!

You can support by clicking on the button below and donating what you can.

 

Whatever you can give, be it $1 or more, will help tremendously. In coming days, I will give an update on her situation so you can keep up with how she is doing. I am devastated by the news and really do not know where to start.

I hope I was able to capture the beauty of her spirit.

All I can do is create the possibility and witness how the impossible becomes possible.

I believe…

I know…

She will be ok.