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A heart of gold…

03 Saturday Feb 2018

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Age, authenticity, Divine Connections, Gold, grace, gratitude, heart, honesty, kindness, lessons, life, love, purpose, Real people, relationships, wisdom

It’s been like forever since I’ve posted. And not for a lack of trying, I must add. My sabbatical (January-December 2017) was nothing that I had envisaged. It was one of the busiest and most fulfilling times. Ever.

I learnt. I cried. I smiled. I sighed. I loved. I lost… but through it all, I experienced and am most thankful for His immeasurable grace upon my life.

I met some of the most amazing people and some not-so-pleasant “characters”. There are lessons I hope to never repeat. Some opened my eyes and left me gasping in utter horror (because there are some things you just don’t expect from human beings…), while others showed me what unconditional love is all about.

In all of the living and learning, there was one person who crept into my heart… almost instantly. It was one of those connections that you know, that you know, it has to be a Divine connection.

In an age where superficiality is the order of the day, it’s so refreshing to find someone who is super real. No mask. No highlight real. Just the core of what an honest, good old fashion, genuine person is all about.

Yes, these precious treasures still exist.

A caring, kind, delightful, witty person. No airs and graces, just a beautiful soul… inside and out. A heart of gold.

It’s the kind of relationship that you want to freeze just so that time can stand still as you savour the moments. Those moments that are filled with frank comments and quirks that leave you holding your sides because you can’t stop laughing. Those moments that you don’t want to end because in that time… you appreciate and cherish the authenticity of an individual like aunty Erica; a 60-something lady whose life experiences are as fascinating as the anecdotes she enjoys sharing.

A few months ago, this was a complete stranger and today, she’s someone I can’t imagine not having in my life. I always look forward to spending time with her and most of all her “Erica-isms” … given the chance she could easily give some of the best stand ups a run for their money. Her chirps are really out of this world, and she’s quick off the mark. And then there’s her vault of wisdom.

I hope you too will get to meet amazing gems like aunty Erica, and when you do, don’t let them go…

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Over the years…

04 Friday Sep 2015

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Actions, Age, choices, consequences, fabulous, favoured, God, grace, journey, lessons, Listen, love, pain, peace, perspective, pray, purpose, Responsibility, Smiles, Speak, tears, time, trust, Winds of change, Years, You

Last night I came across a trending topic (#ImOldEnoughToKnow) on Twitter that got me to sit back and think. Here are a few of things I’ve come to realise:

I’m old enough to know… the Author and Finisher and that He has the final say in all matters.

I’m old enough to know… that the winds of change are essential to our journey.

I’m old enough to know… when to keep quiet and simply listen.

I’m old enough to know… who is in my front row.

I’m old enough to know… why they were chosen to be part of my story.

I’m old enough to know… that what others think or say about me is really none of my business.

I’m old enough to know… that the choices I make have consequences.

I’m old enough to know… that I alone take responsibility for my actions.

I’m old enough to know… that it’s okay that I don’t always have all the answers.

I’m old enough to know… that I need to trust the process even when it doesn’t make sense.

I’m old enough to know… that it’s okay to be in a funk but the important thing is to snap out of it.

I’m old enough to know… that not everyone who smiles is in your corner.

I’m old enough to know… that you will meet Judas along your path; pray and let God take control.

I’m old enough to know… that when people choose to act disrespectfully, it’s not about you.

I’m old enough to know… that your purpose means you won’t win any popularity contest. That’s fine.

I’m old enough to know… that there’s a time to blend and a time to sit still and stay in your lane.

I’m old enough to know… that the hurt, pain and tears will eventually give way to smiles and peace.

I’m old enough to know… love is everything.

I’m old enough to know… that staying true to YOU is what is important.

I’m old enough to know… that God alone will vindicate you. Always. His grace is sufficient.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured x

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As we grow…

21 Thursday May 2015

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Age, Appreciated, Celebrate, choose, Cry, fabulous, family, favoured, Fellowship, gratitude, heart, Laugh, Liberating, love, thank you, thankful, time

Not sure if it’s an age thing but one thing I know for sure it’s pretty liberating.

As I grow older I’m thankful for the family I get to choose. Over the last few days my heart has been one big bundle of overflowing gratitude.

Why?

Because God has allowed certain people to cross my path and instead of it being a five second encounter, it’s turned out that they are now part of “my family”. These are the gems I get to laugh, cry (even the ugly cry), scream, celebrate, fellowship with… just good, solid, salt of the earth, kinda people that we all need in our lives.

You know who you are… never forget the fact that YOU are appreciated and loved.

Thank you for taking the time to read. 

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

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