Jovan Roseboro continues to amaze as he blazes on and on!
If asked to leave your creature comforts at home and head out on foot from your hometown to the captitol, Washington, DC, could you do it? Would you? You would if you are like Jovan Roseboro: author, mentor, philanthropist, speaker, and activist.
As per the April 2009 Press Release, Jovan, headed out on foot with little more than his cell phone, a couple of tee shirts, and his faith. God certainly had his back each and every step as he took the long, arduous journey from Fayyetville, NC to Washing, DC! As promised, Jovan kept a video journal and updated his family, friends, and followers through Facebook.com and Twitter.com.
His efforts are beyond noteworthy! They are to be applauded and glorified! Jovan has done what most folks would deem impossible. Mr. Roseboro has proven that with strong faith, courage, determination, and a desire to effect change anything is possible and The Only One That Can Stop Me is Me!
The Only One
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THE MORATORIUM ON SELFISHNESS WALK
Author/Motivational Speaker Jovan Roseboro walks from Fayettesville, NC to Washington, DC in an effort to encourage selflessness amongst Americans.
Fayyetteville, NC – Jovan Roseboro, author and speaker, will begin the “Moratorium on Selfishness” campaign on Thursday April 23, 2009. A walk that is expected to take 15-20 days beginning in Fayettesville, NC and ending in Washington, D.C. While traveling Jovan will be keeping written and audio records of his travel as he encourages people to be more humane to one another. Mr. Roseboro ask that all recipients of this release forward it so that the message is dispersed throughout the region prior to his arrival in the nation’s capital.
Updates on Jovan’s progress and his location from day to day information will be loaded daily to www.changeispossible.bravehost.com. When available video will also be uploaded to http://www.youtube.com/user/JovanRoseboro. Those willing to sacrifice their time and body to the campaign are encouraged to meet Jovan on the road and join him, those who are unable are asked to during the 15-20 period perform a selfless act for a person in need within in your own community. These acts should continue to pay it forward is Jovan’s desire.
Mr. Roseboro attributes his motivation to spearhead such an undertaking with little resources and finances to Pres. Obama, he believes that showing children an ordinary person making an extraordinary sacrifice will encourage others to be more selfless. Jovan considers this his contribution to the change that our country desires and needs. His devotion to the project mirroring the title of his book “The Only One Who Can Stop Me Is Me”, Jovan has began this journey alone. Whether others join him on the road or not is not as important to him as the acts of servitude and philanthropic spirit that he is trying to be a catalyst for. Hourly updates are also available at https://twitter.com/jovanroseboro
The Only One that can Stop Me is Me is available as an audio download or in paperback format. Please visit Candalysepublishing.com
Inspirational Poet Melissa R. Martin, Author of Trapped in My Pen, (released 2008, Candalyse Publishing) is set to release her second book.
Mountain Tops and Lighthouses
Melissa R. Martin has a lot to be grateful for. Her strong faith and unwavering perseverance enabled her to escape a violent marriage and begin her life anew. Her first book, Trapped in My Pen, has received worldwide acclaim and is empowering women to take a stand against domestic violence.
When the storms of life are raging
In the midst of churning seas
When I’m going under for the third time
A voice whispers to me
Fear not my weary my little one
Be not troubled, nor be afraid
Trust in the One who only speaks
And the wind and seas obey
Skies may darken, winds may blow
Tough times, hard to get through
But mountain tops and light houses
Are always within view
The anchor holds you securely
Still holding, in spite of the storm
Morning is coming, I’m right here with you
And no one will cause you harm
Your boat may drift aimlessly
Take you treacherously from the shore
But abide in me, and I will see
You safely home once more
Storms of life, they come and go
The valleys are before you too
But mountain tops and light houses
Are always within view.
I can honestly say that I love Debra D. Griffin. She added joy to my life and helped me through some dark times. Although we never met face to face, we have hugged, cried, laughed, and shared lunch together many times.
Debra was a fighter and her fighting spirit is was I admired most about her. When I first started Candalyse Publishing, I had set out to publish my own books, but God had something else in His Plan. I received an email message from Debra asking me to publish her memoirs.
Little did I know then that Debra would become a part of my legacy and I a part of her legacy.
Inside my thoughts, my bleeding soul
I struggle from time to time
While others stand by, watching, pointing
Like they can read MY mind Read the rest of this entry »
Melissa R. Martin is the proud mother of two wonderful sons. She owns and operates a daycare with her husband, Ken. Melissa grew up in a little town called Pound, Virginia. She loved school and graduated with honors and she loves to write!
*Seven year old Youth Author Alyse Battiste wrote this story in order to help raise funds for her eight-year-old cousin’s facial reconstruction surgeries. Candace Chantel Battiste was born with a rare skin disorder known as Giant Congenital Nevus.*
“I love to write stories and poetry. It is just natural that I would write a book to help Candace to look like other girls.”
(LOS ANGELES)– APRIL 22, 2008 –Poet and author, Melissa R. Martin recently released her highly acclaimed work, “Trapped In My Pen” (Candalyse Publishing, 2008). The book, beloved by readers nationwide, is a collection of inspirational poetry and is available at www.candalysepublishing.com and most online bookstores.
Ms. Martin has the rare distinction of being a coal miner’s daughter and deeply draws upon this experience. Read the rest of this entry »
Thierry Battle has been writing poetry for years, and has just completed his first book called Battle On Volume 1 & 2. In reality, the book is two books in one.
Jovan Roseboro continues to amaze as he blazes on and on!
Inspirational Poet Melissa R. Martin, Author of Trapped in My Pen, (released 2008, Candalyse Publishing) is set to release her second book.
