Myles Jr. and sister recently started The Myles and Ruth Munroe Foundation in keeping the names of his parents alive. “Throughout our travels, we have met a lot of people that wanted to stay connected to their names, their life and to everything that we were doing and wanted to do.” The Munroe Legacy Gala was simply the platform that both Myles and his sister wanted to use to launch the foundation and to also create a brand that hopefully allows them to highlight the foundation and their yearly efforts. “There is a lot of rebranding and reorganizing going on in our organizations, so I am absolutely focused on ensuring all of that is done correctly.” Myles Jr. is also working towards establishing The Munroe Institute which both he and his sister envisioned to be one of the major training grounds for the next generation of leaders. After the tragic loss of losing his parents, Chairo has learned to lean on Proverbs 3:5-6 for strength, grace and hope. “The verses has taught me that we can’t put our trust in human beings or even in ourselves; but only in God. I have been at my lowest point in the past 15 months not really knowing what to think or how to even move forward. But those verses, the simplicity but yet the complexity of it has kept me focused and has allowed me to mature in all areas of my life. I can’t even explain how I’ve been able to even make it to this point other than God’s grace, a lot of prayers and from the example my parents set for us. There is only a greater sense of responsibility in moving forward; growing and expanding everything that we have now been gifted with.” Myles Munroe Jr has certainly seen his days of highs and lows but the quote he lives by the most is “The only constant in life is change”. “This keeps me humble and focused knowing that any day at any time everything can change. I say “I love you” a lot more and I try not to put things off that I want to do; instead I do them the first opportunity I get because tomorrow is not promised.” On an off day when life is not too hectic, he appreciates the opportunity to do absolutely nothing. He loves to sit on the couch to watch a good game or 34
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