Saturday
Dear Elsie
Last night was a first for me. Once in a few years, a perfect night comes along where there is neither howling wind, nor mosquitos. It was a perfect still June evening that couldn’t even be considered cold. As I went outside to admire it, I determined this would be the perfect night to sleep on the balcony! So, I bought down the mattress you had slept on and took it outside. I set up my spot and lay down. My ceiling was a starry expanse – my fan, a gentle breeze. It was spectacular.
The stars were amazing. The view from my sleeping position equally as spectacular.
As I looked out towards Chapman’s Peak, I saw the lights of a plane. It was KLM’s flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. I watched as it flew overhead and then saw it descend across the bay towards the airport.
Lying there bought many thoughts….I had a mattress but there are many homeless that sleep on less. Not every night is like last night. I picked the best, but those who sleep rough can’t choose the weather. The other thing that was interesting was hearing all the noises that carried from houses in the area. Raised voices, clinking glasses, people settling in the for night. The traffic noise outside on a calm quiet night was also significant. I fell asleep, only to be woken by Mike at 1am. He felt he couldn’t leave me outside for the night, so my time under the stars ended but it was wonderful while it lasted. Such a treat. Of course, getting into bed was also more comfortable and I fell asleep immediately.
For today, we had a leisurely morning, bought some fabric for the end of Mike’s bed box project. It’s coming along nicely.
This afternoon, I heard there were baboons on the road so went to see if they were anywhere near our house. They weren’t, but I did find them making a mess up the road.
Tonight, there is cricket. South Africa are through to the T20 finals. The first time in SA history that the national cricket team have got through to a World Cup final. It’s against India. India have won the toss. To come 2nd in a World Cup is not bad. We will be watching!
Psalm 147:4
He determines the number of stars and calls them each by name.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂