Monday
Today was the day…
That Julian started a long and slowish trip home to Johannesburg in my Little Atos. The Atos was won by Wayne Turner’s wife in a competition in 2009. We bought it from them for R80000. I loved driving it until Mike bought me a new car for my 50th birthday. I then sold the Atos to David who sold it to Julian. I’m so glad it stays in the family.
Julian left this morning while it was still dark. One of the memorable things about my Atos is the number plate CA84888. That will have to change when it gets licensed in Gauteng. Bye little Atos.
It needed an engine overhaul recently. Julian was a little worried it would give some trouble. On his journey today, it did make a few odd sounds, but after consulting with a mechanic in Beaufort West, his mind was put at rest that it wasn’t anything serious and he’s now arrived at his overnight stop in Colesburg. 804km done – 633km to go. Keep going little car.
Meanwhile back in Cape Town, the wind picked up and a cold front blew through bringing with it rain and lower temperatures. After saying, I want a fireplace, I have found a quick and easy solution (thanks Heidi!) Under a blanket on my rocking chair, I have all the additional ambience I need!
No fuss, no smoke, no mess (um – and no heat!)
The other day when Mike and I were out shopping, we each bought a magazine. I chose a Codebreaker puzzle mag. I love codebreakers and set about doing the first few pages. Then today, I turned towards the back of this massive one and noticed only a Q was given! One letter! (Although with Q you know the letter that follows will be U). I figured and fathomed; tried different options and overcame brain bafflement to finally crack the code! It was “udder” that got me on the road to success!
Now to fill in the rest of it.
And I did 5 hours or so of work.
My dentist said he has phoned the lab and they will try get my new crown ready for Friday.
Job 23:8; 10
Look, I go forward, but He is not there, and backward, but I cannot perceive Him. But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.
The best is yet to come – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂