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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Meeting Sarah…The Other Woman…
1-37pm Here’s some more of the story en route to how Mike & I got together. You’ll have to go to previous blogs to catch up if this is your first visit. Someone asked me today about the use of … Continue reading
Before Mike There Was Philip…
10-19am So taking up from where I left off yesterday, Philip and I initially started off as ‘just friends’ but by the end of 1983, a relationship had developed and we were an ‘item.’ From time to time, I would … Continue reading
How Mike & I Met…and a visit to Pastor John
2-17pm One of the things that I think is really important to keep your marriage alive and in focus is to reflect upon the heady, pheromone laden days of your early relationship! This is a story I have told multiple … Continue reading
The Biggest Fight Mike & I Ever Had…
11-50am I’ve been on a marriage theme this week, so while I’m on a roll, let me tell you Mike & I are normal! Most often, when a couple has a fat argument, time passes and you can never remember … Continue reading
Mike Married a Messy!
1-06pm Sue made a comment about the differences between she and her husband and it reminded me of the huge number of differences between Mike & I. I remember when I was moving out of the nurses’ home into the … Continue reading
Sex, Money & Communication
12-16pm Marriage: Mike & I have been practising it for almost 27 years. “Practice makes perfect” they say, but when you look at top golfers and tennis players and other sportsmen and women, it seems that although they play brilliantly … Continue reading
Full, Fabulous, Fun Day…
6-02pm I left home at 7-20am and arrived home 9 hours later! The journey began in a spectacular fashion. I drove over Ou Kaapse Weg and just HAD to stop to fully take in one of the most dramatic sunrises … Continue reading
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Tagged Breakfast at Cassia Restaurant Nitida, Friends Cafe, I Can Events
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A Lesson In Forgiveness…
2-08pm At some stage in our lives, we have had to say sorry to someone and ask them to forgive us. Maybe we have behaved badly and our actions have not lived up to our own expectations. Regularly, an apology … Continue reading
This One’s For Debs!
2-04pm Mike & I were away for the last weekend January. On the Saturday evening we got in from dinner and I logged onto FB and started seeing an alarming number of messages for my friend Debbie. We have known … Continue reading
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“I Love You, My Darling, I Love You!”
1-49pm It doesn’t matter who you are, God can use you. That’s what I have learnt from a delightful lady at the Ladies Christian Home. I remember after Granny had surgery some years ago, after the operation and for quite … Continue reading
Hurt People, Hurt People
3pm In my prayer time this morning, a few things that I have learnt came to mind. You cannot control people. I have tried to control people – I’ve raised two children. You only need to be a parent to know … Continue reading
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Tagged Life lessons, M3 roadworks by UCT, Sweet Plum Cafe
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If You Have Stress in Your Life…
1-54pm It’s amazing how our body reacts when we exercise. If you have stress in your life, hit the road for a brisk walk or a run or get on your bike and pedal like crazy. You want to get … Continue reading
The Shock of the Day…
1-10pm It has been a very nice weekend. After I dragged myself out of bed at lunchtime yesterday, Mike & I went to Clovelly Golf Club and for R40, he hit 50 balls and then had unlimited bunker and chipping … Continue reading
I’m 48 and 192 days…
12-00 It’s 12 noon and I’m still in my pajamas in bed. Hours and hours have passed since I woke up. What have I done today? I fed the cat, made Mike coffee and we watched the end of a … Continue reading
Why Do We Need Sleep?
8-17am An early, early blog today but I’ve come back later and posted three pics of Mike & I all dressed up for our dinner. We had a fabulous time…a memorable date indeed! Here I am testing the timer on … Continue reading