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Tag Archives: Heaven
9th of the 9th
Monday Whenever it’s the 9th of the 9th, it’s Arnie Day. It’s the day my beloved brother passed away and today it’s 12 years ago. My siblings. Anne at about 5, Arnold on the right about 3 and Julian in … Continue reading
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Heaven is our Real Home
When I read the news and see some of the stories making headlines across the world, the one thing that comes to mind with great comfort, is that this world in which we dwell is not our forever home. Heaven … Continue reading
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We Give Thanks…
Yes, today we give thanks. Apart from the pouring rain that came down overnight, David met up with Stacey’s brother -in-law at the rendezvous point and is back on the N2… With the temperatures in the Western Cape about to … Continue reading
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52 Minutes
That’s how long it took for me to queue for a car licence renewal at Fish Hoek traffic department today. I bravely went off with the renewal notice and my ID. I did not take with me proof of address … Continue reading
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More Trees Given The Chop
This morning, I have been working to the sound of chain saws as wood fellas chop down more trees behind our house… these two are nearly gone, although the one on the right is going to be more of a … Continue reading
There Are Far Better Things Ahead
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, so the saying goes and the same applies with some of life’s difficult circumstances. Many part of South Africa are in the grip of a drought resulting in strict water restrictions. Do you … Continue reading
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It’s How We Are Made
Last night as I sat on the plane on the tarmac at OR Tambo airport and the its engines roared and it began to race down the runway, I prayed a little prayer for safety. As I did so, a … Continue reading
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4 hours to get from Wynberg to Somerset West
I took another journey back in time last night after settling into bed with my book, “Life at the Cape 100 years ago”. As I have read more and more of it, I find myself smiling and almost beginning to … Continue reading
I Once Had An Unexpected Dream…
8-04am Yesterday morning, as I thought about Granny’s frail condition, my mind wandered to what could be happening behind the heavenly divide. I imagined Granny’s late husband and her beautiful sister who died 2 years ago at aged 88, getting … Continue reading