Monday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day I was reminded of what everyone wants. Everyone wants to be accepted. This last weekend we had guests arrive. When they booked last week, I was a little concerned about their reviews. Some of the comments were less than complimentary, speaking of a few things that happened, like noise, complaining neighbours & extra guests. It was all a bit disconcerting for me but as they could book instantly and I have never cancelled a booking since starting on Airbnb, I went through with the reservation. When I contacted the guest, she was polite and friendly. Throughout the process, I avoided mentioning her reviews. I just ignored the written comments and treated the couple like any other guests. As a result, it all worked out extremely well and I’ve just left them a 5 star review. Everyone wants to be accepted, no matter how different we are to each other. I may think they are different and for sure they think we are different to them. We are all just people trying to find our way in the world.
Today was quite a slow work day which was a treat. I only worked about 6 hours which is unusual for a Monday.
As a result Mike and I walked to Fish Hoek for a few groceries and came home past the Garden of Remembrance. Both volunteers and the City have taken control of this once neglected monument with the surrounding park area. Now it’s looking beautiful.
We walked back along Daisy Lane. The first tiny daisies have begun to sprout.
Come spring, they will be tall and willowy and topped with beautiful yellow daisies.
You can see it’s been another lovely day.
Mike and I are debating doing another long cruise. I like to get the hard work of flying done up front and cruising back from Europe. We had that in mind for late next year to celebrate my 60th birthday, but Mike suggested we do the northern cruise earlier next year. The prices are pretty good. We’ll see how David gets along over the next month or two and then decide. This year has certainly turned out differently to what we expected. And with it being July, it’s flown by.
Psalm 123:1
I lift up my eyes to You, to You who sit enthroned in heaven.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂