The 2nd Tallest Man Alive

God always has a way of catching our attention.

Sometimes He makes us feel little. During such moments, He pinpoints our weaknesses not really to belittle us, but for us to remember that there is always someone bigger, greater and mightier than us. That way, we wouldn’t have to rely on our own strength nor to believe too much in ourselves as if we could live only on our own. Those are the times when we have to look up.

At other times, He makes us feel tall. He showers us with too many blessings, praises, friends and awards, not always because we deserve them, but sometimes because He wants to remind us that life is more about giving than receiving. Those are the times when we need to kneel down.

Here are a few photos that literally show what I mean.

Ijaz Ahmed at Manila Zoo

Ijaz is a Pakistani who maybe feeling tall at 8 feet 4 inches, but I’m telling you, his height doesn’t make him proud at all. In fact, he is shown here having his photos taken with Manila Zoo’s visitors because he needs financial help. He suffers from an orthopaedic problem that afflicted his right leg after he underwent surgery for a hip-bone fracture. News reports said he needs $50,000 to correct his condition.

A photo for a cause

Let’s hope and pray Ijaz would get the medical attention he needs.