Category: Emotions

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4

Dear Reader, Mom left us early Sunday morning, 21 July 2019. Just like I've prayed for, she went quietly in her sleep. This weekend the kids got together to pack up her little flat. I found it quite strange that a lifetime of 82 years can end with only a few boxes. And that what … Continue reading And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4 →

Everything is designed. Few things are designed well. – Brian Reed

Dear Reader, I love technology, but sometimes I also long for simpler times. I am the one who loves to try out new apps, and to get a new phone or tabletis like being a child at Christmas again. I have a few apps I love: The Keep app that I use for my grocery … Continue reading Everything is designed. Few things are designed well. – Brian Reed →

A strong woman loves, forgives, walks away, let go, tries again, and perseveres… no matter what life throws at her – Unknown

Dear Reader, I admire strong women! Those are the women that just always keeps on going. They never give up in the face of adversity. They are the single women (and often single moms) that battles to make ends meet and raise their kids on their own. Or the women who have lost a husband, … Continue reading A strong woman loves, forgives, walks away, let go, tries again, and perseveres… no matter what life throws at her – Unknown →

Time and reflection change the sight little by little ’till we come to understand. – Paul Cezanne

Dear Reader, Getting retrenched leaves you with a mixture of emotions: fear, anger, shock, bereavement.... Looking back over the past 7 months, I believe I should have done things differently. I think we tend to panic - worrying about how to survive financially. And getting into a frenzy of activity without stopping to think what … Continue reading Time and reflection change the sight little by little ’till we come to understand. – Paul Cezanne →

“When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.” ― Author Unknown

Dear Reader, Last year, on Saturday 8 September 2018, we've celebrated my mother's 82nd birthday. It was such a lovely family gathering - the table beautifully decorated, good food and of course desert. I can't remember all the details, but it left me with a sense of belonging, of feeling at home. Like what typically … Continue reading “When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.” ― Author Unknown →

I am definitely a summer person. Don’t get me wrong: I love winter when it’s beautiful and sunny – I don’t really care about cold – I just hate the grey. – Doutzen Kroes

Dear Reader, I've never liked winter very much. I find it to be very depressing. Getting up early when it is still cold and dark. Looking at my garden were the grass is all white and dry and no flowers to brighten up my days. And that cold, cloudy days when you just wish for … Continue reading I am definitely a summer person. Don’t get me wrong: I love winter when it’s beautiful and sunny – I don’t really care about cold – I just hate the grey. – Doutzen Kroes →

But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers – 1 Kings 19:4

Dear Reader, I wonder why it is that life’s peaks are often followed by our deepest lows. Elijah comes to mind. We read in the Bible that he had an enormous victory over the Baal prophets at Mount Carmel. Israel turned away from God and started serving Baal, and God kept away the rain. God … Continue reading But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers – 1 Kings 19:4 →

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

Dear Reader, I have been brought up in a Christian home. Like most Afrikaans families we attended church every Sunday and all the kids were send to Sunday school. Eventually I've also confirmed my faith in the NG Church at the appropriate age. I am very grateful to my parents for this grounding - not … Continue reading So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) →

Start where you are. Use what you have. – Do what you can. Arthur Ashe

Dear Reader, I'm sure all of you in a certain stage of your life has said to yourself: “I will never...” And those never's were almost always grounded in fear, But life is a funny thing. It somehow always manage to bring all those never's back over our path. I still remember – I was … Continue reading Start where you are. Use what you have. – Do what you can. Arthur Ashe →

There’s nothing wrong with having a bad day. Let yourself feel those emotions because every emotion is validated. – Iskra Lawrence

Dear Reader, Life is hard! And sometimes you land up in situations not of your own making! Unemployment is a harsh reality in South Africa, especially if it is you who is in this situation! If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, you will know that I’ve been retrenched in 2018 after working … Continue reading There’s nothing wrong with having a bad day. Let yourself feel those emotions because every emotion is validated. – Iskra Lawrence →