Comments for Aiden Choles

Comment on Beggars – modern entertainers by aiden

aiden — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:37:12 +0000

Wow Anru, thanks for your comment.

Comment on Beggars – modern entertainers by Anru Liebenberg

Anru Liebenberg — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:58:17 +0000

Hi Aiden,

I was so surprized to see this boy’s face when I googled images of beggars. I know this boy. Very well.
I decided to build a relationship with one street kid in 2012, and Peter (not his real name) also struck my attention.
What you did not mention about this boy, is the fact that he is addicted to dagga, and possibly other drugs. (it’s not me pointing fingers; it’s just the way it is). If I lived on the street, I would probably also be addicted.
What we tend to forget, is that the money we give these people, often (in most cases)keep them addicted and on the streets.

After a few months, myself and a social worker invited Peter to rehab. After finishing rehab, a shelter in the inner city would take him in and help him to finish school. After many stories, it became clear to us that he wasn’t willing to take the help that we offered, yet.
I believe that if we want to help, we should treat these people with dignity, and if it is possible, to have a relationship with them so we can get to the story behind their story. They need help. But they don’t need our money. That is what keeps them addicted and on the streets.
I hope that I will never get so accustomed to beggars, that it doesn’t bother me; and (as you said) I believe that we have a serious employment and poverty issue in SA. Until that gets sorted out, may we never turn our backs on the poor.

Comment on Paternal Postnatal Depression: It happened to me. by Debbie Steyn

Debbie Steyn — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:30:41 +0000

Hi Aiden. One of our moms shared your Blog on our FB page.
My name is Debbie, I work for the PNDSA (Post Natal Depression Association in South Africa).
I was so pleased to read your article. I have been desperately trying to find a dad who has had to cope with Paternal PND. I am wanting to include an article about this on our web site as we do receive requests from Dad’s from time to time needing assistance. Would you be willing to share your blog on our website? http://www.pndsa.org.za
We are busy adding to it and would have a page especially for dad’s.
You can get hold of me at debbie@pndsa.org.za
Many thanks. Warm regards Debbie

Comment on I bought an e-tag today. Here’s why … by Jason

Jason — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:21:19 +0000

I liked your stress-free reason behind your choice, but I still don’t like how the ANC government, has failed on infrastructure – the back bone of economic growth – by taking/stealing/giving the existing taxpayer built National Road system and giving it to a SANRAL – a government endorsed Cosa Nostra monopoly company – so at the end of day we all will have to pay extortion fees, but it would make it easier if the benefits are not blurred by the many bully minded tactics and PR stuff ups!
- I hope you have not lost too many twitter follows as a result!

Comment on Daniel is two. So am I … as a father. by jacki janse van rensburg

jacki janse van rensburg — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:44:03 +0000

Beautiful. My kids are so much older, yet so much of what you said, I can relate to. Parenthood is one of the most difficult challenges we can undertake, but it also one of the most meaningful and rewarding.

Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Daniel is two. So am I … as a father. by Sam Choles

Sam Choles — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:36:24 +0000

You are the best husband and the best father. Let nobody – even me in my moments of craziness – tell you otherwise. I love you. It’s been a blessing and privilege to part of the journey with you.

Comment on Daniel is two. So am I … as a father. by Jason

Jason — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:19:18 +0000

Nice to see the heart and sole of a father!
Also I am glad you put it out in the open!

And if you can forgive yourself, you setting a great example for others to follow including Daniel.

Comment on Professional atheists & their crusading spirit by Gary Meyer

Gary Meyer — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:46:55 +0000

Haha, far from it. More like educating myself

Comment on Professional atheists & their crusading spirit by aiden

aiden — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:59:10 +0000

Ah, a covert conversion approach I like it.

Comment on Professional atheists & their crusading spirit by Gary Meyer

Gary Meyer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:05:23 +0000

It would be cool to sit and discuss some of these issues with you. While I know we wouldn’t agree on much, I do enjoy listening to people talk about their beliefs. it would be in interesting discussion IMO.