The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Nelson Mandela
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Grandiek grew up in the Netherlands during the Nazi occupation, experiencing years of hardship, hunger and deprivation during the Second World War. His sporting achievements are remarkable considering he suffered a heart attack at 78 while still working on his deer farm near Invercargill.
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… famish (verb) - transitive verb 1a: to cause to suffer severely from hunger —usually used in passive constructions b: to make very hungry —usually used in passive constructions 2 archaic : to cause to starve to death intransitive verb 1 archaic : starve 2: to suffer for lack
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
Ye have not left your brethren these many days unto this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the Lord your God.