Exodus 14:14

Monday 19th January 2009

Monday morning bright and early Aunty Olga called me. Even though the Deaf were passing their driving test they were getting a license valid for only one year, instead of three years!! I contacted Disability Affairs Unit (Ministry of Social Development) and DRETCHI on Aunty Olga's request to put a long story short, no help was forthcoming.

Reader, I honestly cannot remember the last time I was so upset and angry. I cannot remember the last time I became so stirred and moved and aggressive and vocal about an issue. I do not consider myself to be confrontational or even assertive. Yet there I was voicing my opinion and my displeasure about the issue to the woman on the other line. God bless her patient soul. lol.

I think the most upsetting thing for me was not the descrimination against the Deaf but more the fact that there was a Policy approved to allow them to have a three year license like the hearing community. My displeasure was significantly and aggitatedly aroused to know that a Policy was made and was not implemented! What use is a Policy without effect??? Why wasn't this Policy available to the relevant authorities at Licensing Office??? Why should the Deaf have to fight for something that has already been approved???????? Of course the wonderfully patient woman at the end of the line had to endure my verbal blows and was not spared from hearing my thoughts on the matter.

Would a man fight for something he believes in? I have believed in many things, including my own rights and have never really actively nor aggressively fought for them. I remember being told to assert myself and stand up for my rights as a child growing up. I was too shy. "People going to walk over you Alana, you have to stand up for your rights!" lol Here I was, speaking out. I am in awe...even when I think about it now.

Well, my peace was disrupted and I couldnt refocus. I was just so upset. Then God spoke to my spirit. The battle is not yours. It is the Lord's.

Exodus 14:14

The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.

That afternoon while I was on my way home Aunty Olga called. The Licensing authorities found the Memorandum permitting the Deaf person to have a three years license.

Exodus 14:14

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.