Lockdown Day 22 - 17 April 2020
The thing about an open fire is its potential. Potential to harm and potential to warm. In our South African 'braai' culture a fire on a Friday and/or Saturday is 'lekker' and for some even mandatory. For us, living the matchbox life, it definitely is mandatory. This is where I give a loud shout out to all lockdown Moms, large kitchens or small, doesn't matter. I am not a herd person, but I feel this one strongly. Running any kitchen and house in lockdown is really admirable. I say this partly because I hope what Im doing is nothing short of awesome (mm hm aha YEAH 💃) And I'm sure many spouses and children have to bear Mom on her good as well as not so good Lockdown days. So hats off to them too! And when it comes to preparing food al fresco or on a fire, they definitely are my heroes! There's just something special about a lamb chop that has been grilled on a fire. No stove can copy that taste. The little bit of char on the fat just does it for me! A fire that is not looked after will incinerate your food, but a fire that is nurtured to just the right heat can produce 5 star food. Being a provider and/or nurturer requires of us to have a fire in our hearts for our families or our closest ones. That fire cannot be put out, no matter what we have to endure. Though challenging, we are strong and hold on tightly, because this too shall pass. And one day, maybe a year from now, we might find ourselves venturing out to visit a friend or family member (what a thought!) and maybe share that unthinkable handshake or a hug, even holding hands and praying together. We will be forever changed. But thank goodness that God is eternally changeless. I leave you with the words of Zechariah 2:5, " 'For I,’ declares the Lord , ‘will be a wall of fire around her [protecting her from enemies], and I will be the glory in her midst.’ ”
Amen!
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