Sunday
Dear Elsie
As you know, today was my birthday! It was lovely to see you on our video call and to speak to you. You are such a joy! 
My birthday began early with me getting up, feeding the cats and letting them out. And then, in the quiet of the morning, I made myself coffee and sat in my rocking chair enjoying the early morning.
Contentment.
It is a word, I kept coming back to today. I’ve been thinking about it recently and reminding myself that it is learned. Sitting in my rocking chair and appreciating the morning, birthday or not, is part of the contentment learning process.
Today I felt content. I’ve made it to 59! We never know when our last day on earth will be, so I appreciate getting to this one. And I will appreciate turning 59 & 1 day as well. This has been my state of mind today & it is blessed. I’m looking forward to the year ahead.
Last night Julian took us out for dinner and I chose Bertha’s in Simon’s Town (they support Living Hope). As we were leaving, just look at the sunset. No filter!
Too beautiful. This morning, apart from his gift, Mike gave me this encouragement.
(Ron Wesson’s book Everlasting Arms). A wonderful message for me to take into this next year.
We went to the beach for a swim and then had a chance to sit on the bench, watch the world go by and soak up some sunshine. We watched the shark spotters putting out the net.
Home for (rather sad) cricket and family time. This afternoon we had a braai (without the fire) and then Julian and I walked to the end of the beach and back, enjoying the activities as we went. Trek fishermen finishing their day’s work…
A guy and his kite…
On our way back, he had finally got it into the sky…
We turned off and walked through the red-roof houses and back round to the cat walk. We also sat for a few minutes on the bench and watched the shark spotters begin to bring in the net. They put it out at about 8am and bought it in at 5pm.
A beautiful day.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂