Testimonials

University of Fort Hare, South Africa – 2014

Throughout the Pathway for Life workshop I learned a lot about myself, my peers and about life in general. Ray and Gay are such great people. They came at a time in my life where I really needed them even though I didn’t know it before. I wish the workshop would continue. I now know how to develop myself, I know what I’m capable of and yes, I gained confidence in all of this. I love them.

Pathway for life has made me see what it is, that is important to me and what I value the most of which from this day forth I will live by them, making sure I do find happiness in my life.

 

University of Western Cape, South Africa – 2014

I feel like the program was really helpful and beneficial. It made me realise some good qualities that I have and the bad ones I have to work on to change. I think from this point forward, I will have a different outlook or attitude toward life, myself and people in general. I really appreciate it and would recommend it to anyone at any point in time. (we all need to know this).

The Pathway for Life showed and taught what no law lecture could teach me. I wish I could have more workshops to further increase my knowledge. It solidified my definition of myself and my approach to life.

It was a workshop that money could not buy. I greatly gained a perspective of myself, reminding me about who I am, what I should be doing, where to find this person “me”. It was fun, very interactive, interesting and intuitive. Just where I needed to be.

The Pathway for Life programme was an eye opener for me and made me question things about myself and it made me want to develop myself in a good way so that I can impact others. Keep up the good work Ray & Gay and may you continue to impact other people.

 

South Africa, February 2014

Good day RayGay 🙂

Nelly here from HMS at the University of Fort Hare. I was just thinking of you guys and the great experience you brought to our lives, mine to be exact. The past five days have been life changing and I will never ever forget you guys.

You guys tought me how to be brave, the fact that you could talk so openly about the experiences you went through, made me realise that talking about things actually helps. I admire you Ray for talking about the life of your son so openly and with a smile on your face even, and you Gay, for sharing the experiences from your life. it’s not everyday you get to meet women who is able to talk freely about her experiences. That really took courage.

You guys tought me how to be brave, the fact that you could talk so openly about the experiences you went through, made me realise that talking about things actually helps.

The assignment about sharing our experiences was the most life changing for me. Whilst I was doing it in my room, I had to go back to events and experiences I have always wanted to forget. I realized that I had not dealt with everything the way I was supposed to. I had to revisit everything and it brought back memories and a whole lot of emotions.

For the first time in my whole life I could share the fact that I was once in a coma for six days when I was just eleven years old. I never thought I could talk about that, but when you guys shared your experiences, it made me realize that it was ok to talk about it. After I talked about it to someone I’m not even close to, I felt free, as if there was this big load taken off of me.

You guys made me realize that I should accept the things I cannot change, and yes I have. I’ve learned to let go, and it’s all because of you. Throughout the experience, I got to know myself even more, I got to know what my purpose in life is. At some point in my life I didn’t know why I was even here, but because of the homework activities you gave us, I had time to sit and talk to myself and get to know myself even more. I even noticed things I didn’t know about me, like my talents for example. I never even thought of ways to discover myself before, but because of your presence in the past week, I did.

Throughout the experience, I learned to work with people and I got to realize that we all have different ideas, talents and purposes in life. I learned to listen to other people, and I realized that I’m not alone. no one is alone. We just need to find ways to be there for each other. I learned that there is nothing wrong with helping another person. Making a difference in someone else’s life makes you feel good. it brings closure to you.

If I had to be given a task on my experiences and the people who brought about change in my life, I would definitely include the week with Pathway for Life and include you as the people who brought positive change in my life. You would be on top of the list.

I’d write a book on the experience with you guys but I guess I have to stop here, but before I go, I need you to know that I appreciate the time you took to be with us. You could have been somewhere else, but you chose to spend the whole week with us. For that, I thank you. I do hope and pray that God blesses you abundantly in everything you do. May you continue making differences in people’s lives.

Take good care of yourselves.

XOXO

 

St. Antony’s College, Dindigul, South India

“I still remember the thoughts you shared that touched me was ‘develop a healthy life with love and peace’. I can appreciate you for the love and concern for the people around you especially for the students in India. We wondered at the joyfulness and happiness you have in your faces. Really we enjoyed your presence among us. It was unforgettable event in our life. It is difficult to find such a couple normally here. Really we were very happy with you and to know about you. I think that you are a greatest gift given by God to us.”

-Teresa