Monday
Dear Elsie
Today it got very cold. The morning wasn’t so bad, but this afternoon the temperature seems to have dropped. I know Swellendam has been cold as well.
We have just got in from a walk. When we left there were grey clouds in front of bright white clouds.
And there was blue sky above.
We stopped to talk to one of the locals who has just finished building his house. On we went and within a few minutes there were a few drops of rain that changed to a shower. I cantered home, arriving slightly damp… but not drenched. That exercise was just what I needed to beat the cold. I arrived at the front door nicely out of breath, rosy cheeked and happily warmed up. It was very invigorating and just what I needed after working 9 fulfilling hours today.
With all the rain we’ve had, the dams of the Western Cape are filling fast. Nearly 92% and winter has only just begun.
Our next door neighbours are Jonathan & Jill along with their dog Badger and two cats (Basil and Sybil). They are super fit and recently did the Leopard Trail in the Eastern Cape where the longest day is 22km. I think there’s another day that was 19km. When they got back Jonathan said it wasn’t the hardest he’s ever done. I was so impressed as he and Jill are in my age group. I really would love to get fit enough to do some overnight hikes.
David update: no change. But one day there will be. I cannot wait for the day when I can announce he’s improved.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂