Monday
It’s been a cold, blustery winters day in Cape Town, where the famous north-westerly wind has been blowing in. Gone is the perfection of yesterday’s sunshine – the bright blue skies have given way to angry black clouds. Rain is in the air.
For me it was a good day to work from bed. I did get up and I did go out, but by the time I returned, I could hop into bed and stay there. I worked and read a bit. I watched some YouTube, made a pot of soup and then did a bit more work. It was a really quiet day where we laid low. Tomorrow I have a hair cut, so I will have to go out but it’s not early.
If my Dad had lived, today would have been his 87th birthday. He celebrates in heaven.
He gave me some gifts:
1. He prayed for us children throughout his life. God has heard every one of those prayers.
2. He loved me. I think he told me from time to time but even when he didn’t tell me, I knew he loved me. He wanted 4 children and when I stopped after 2, he was always surprised & said how terrible it would have been if he and my Mom stopped at two. I was the youngest.
3. He trusted me. He allowed me freedom during my teen years, knowing I was a Christian, trusting that I would do what was right. It was not easy for him.
4. He respected me. He respected my dreams and desires & helped me achieve them.
5. He got me memorising Scripture, a gift I value more, the older I get.
Deuteronomy 31:8
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you.
What a blessing those words are.
These are the days.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂
Gym:
10 minutes on the bike and Pilates.
Braces:
Day 251