Lockdown 692

Lockdown Day 692- 16 February 2022

So today the wind turned into a vicious West wind which flattened the ocean and allowed us a swim. It was however far choppier than we initially experienced, especially on the way back from the six pack.

We hugged the coast because of the wind which could potentially sweep anyone into the bay, which shortened the swim by about 150 metres.

I took to swimming long underwater breast stroke pulls, alternating with a known navy seal energy saver in choppy water, combining underwater freestyle pulls sideways, followed by a short glide and a strong breast stroke kick.

Swimming into the waves breaking on King's Beach felt good and as I walked along the shore, the clouds just became a spectacular frame for the Bay.

Later, the clouds gave way to the sun for the rest of the day. My ocean experience also had to give way to experiencing utter incompetency from professional people (again). People who don't stop to think about us "normal" people just doing our best to survive. Not considering the consequences of their actions.

But in all this there was an angel who made me realise I have much to be thankful for and reminded me of the blessings of God I failed to see. So tonight I am grateful people who are angels sent by God and for the little things I missed. And because God's got this. All the time.

Lockdown 691

Lockdown Day 691- 15 February 2022

The East wind churned up the ocean this morning so swimming was out and I took Roxy for a walk along the promenade.

The rest of the day was spent wading through the washing from our wedding weekend. While ironing, I decided to catch up on the Winter Olympics and watched the Ladies Figure Skating.

I was surprised to hear some the athletes were as young as 15 years old and the reigning champion 17 years of age!

As they glided, twirled and jumped on the ice, I wondered what this maximum exertion had possibly already done to the growth and development. It was evident they have been doing this from a very young age.

In my line of work this kind of stress and strain on motor development can cause a road block later in life.

But this kind of exertion is synonymous with the human spirit and people will always push boundaries on all levels.

In everyday life people also just keep going no matter the cost. This is the human spirit defying all odds. In a sense it is what makes us feel alive, and oddly enough what gives us the motivation and inspiration to live our life.

It is our spirit connecting with God without realising it. Maybe that's why we just keep going. So tonight I praise God for my body, the temple of the Holy Spirit, and offer up a prayer for wisdom how to balance living life. Because I know He's got me. And He's got this.

Lockdown 690

Lockdown Day 690- 14 February 2022

Love has many colours. And every colour represents something different for every person. Love also sometimes moves unseen.

But the effect of it is a work of art. A beauty no man has ever had words to describe. It is unparalleled in all it's worth and indestructable as a diamond.

When asked to define eternity, a wise man once said if you imagine planet earth was a flawless diamond and a Galapagos large ground finch flew past once a day, sharpening its hard beak on the diamond. Eternity is the time it will take the finch to completely use up the diamond.

God is Love. He is an eternity of Love. He has many colours and sometimes moves unseen. As Creator, everything about Him is a work of art and a beauty no man has ever had words to describe. His worth is unparalleled, omnipresent and immortal.

Loving Him should be our heart's desire and praising Him for loving us first should be our daily offer. But most of all our gratitude towards Him, for offering up the life of His own Son because He loves us so deeply He can't bear to see us lost, should be our crown.

#Ggt

Lockdown 689

Lockdown Day 689- 13 February 2022

Sunday number 98. The wedding weekend cocluded  with a glorious breakfast and we left with happy hearts. So tonight I share an image through the music the bride and groom danced to. It touches the heart and brings hope and inspiration:

https://youtu.be/-kJL_Cffa3Y

https://youtu.be/Rs94SiiPeRU

So tonight I offer up a prayer for all of us to focus on God first so He can be our source. Out of this faith flow the wellsprings of life. 

#Ggt

Lockdown 688

Lockdown Day 688- 12 February 2022

We woke up to loadshedding, and with no cellular reception it meant wifi was off too. We decided to drive with Marius and Ria to the nearby town and found a wonderful eatery with top class coffee, what a joy!

After checking out all the town has to offer, we went to greet old friends from our Harrismith days and were back at the venue for lunch.

Ria and I dropped by the bride's make-up and hair hub where all the girls of the family were in the process of beautification for this special occasion. And our Bestie was of course the epitomy of calm, happy and relaxed, ready for this new chapter in her life.

Afternoon siesta was the next on the agenda, followed by our own dress/make-up session. The four of us walked to the chapel, ready to bear witness as Cor and Charmiane betrothe themselves to each other. 

She walked in looking like a vision, every little detail attended to with much loving care, her flowing dress complimenting the lavender all around us.

As the tears flowed, and the Word of God was preached, the ceremony became an intertwined symphony of peace and harmony accompanied by the ocean as a backdrop.

I was reminded of the wonder of God's love and His plan to bring two people together. We had a good time celebrating their happy unity well into tbe night.

As I get in bed I think about the losses both bride and groom had endured, but also the gains, and remember the scripture in Job 1:21b the groom shared with heartfelt emotion, and I know God's got this:

Lockdown 687

Lockdown Day 687- 11 February 2022

Our visit with Louis and Nina was as always just wonderful and heartwarming  After chatting into the night and breakfast this morning, we left for a couple of errands in Mossel Bay and on southward down the coast to the wedding venue.

We arrived just after lunch and settled into our absolutely amazing 2 bedroom cottage we are sharing with our friends Ria and Marius whom we saw on Monday.

The view is spectacular and the ocean a mere 50 m from the stoep. After greeting my Bestie and her hubby to be, we retired for a pre-braai afternoon nap with the sound of the waves pounding the rocks in our ears.

To see the familiar people and meet new ones was great and after a blessed prayer session with the bride, we went to bed with an awesome expectation of the wedding day✨

#Ggt

Lockdown 686

Lockdown Day 686- 10 February 2022

Today was a special day in many ways. And when things happen in unplanned synchronisation, well, that is just a touch from heaven.

The wedding weekend is upon us and we left PE for Groot Brak, stopping in Kareedouw in the Langkloof. While hubby was in a meeting, I decided to check out The Sweaty Dutchman, a local coffee shop owned by a Dutchman Hans Pragt.

Their self-roasted coffee was smooth and aromatic. When my order arrived, I had that touch from heaven. I ordered an Uitsmijter which consists of a slice of toast with ham, egg, cheese amd mustard.

Today is my father's birthday. Sitting there with the Uitsmijter in front of me instantly triggered the memories of the stories he told of his student days.

So there I was, eating my Dad's fave on his birthday, drinking in this wonderful moment filled with great memories.

Later, as we were moving on through the Langkloof to get in Groot Brak before dark, the second touch of heaven appeared.

All around us white cloud banks rolled in over the mountains, looking like a scene from Switzerland with snow capped mountains on a summer's day.

The mist filled the Langkloof slowly and by the time we reached the Outeniqua pass we were shrouded in the clouds.

It felt like a wonderland and when Carman's Kingdom Suite started playing on the playlist, well, it became a touch of heaven. And somewhere in all this I knew my Dad was watching.

So tonight, I talk with my heavenly Father about my earthly one and asked Him to say hello.

After today I know for sure God's got this.