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The promise of…

19 Monday Dec 2016

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If I had to use a quote to sum up 2016 it would definitely be from Charles Dickens:

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us..

 

I’m sure you will concede this was no ordinary year; it was challenging and yet fulfilling on so many levels.

And here we are… still standing… hopefully stronger and wiser.

But…

It’s bound to end on a high note.

 

Have a delightful Christmas punctuated with loads of love, laughter and memories to treasure for a lifetime.

Here’s to a promising and gratifying 2017. (Picture credit: Jarryd Kast in Busan)

 

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Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

 

 

Treasure this time…

18 Friday Dec 2015

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If you are looking for a festive boost, I have the perfect remedy.

I’ve had this song on repeat since last night; and I know that after just one listen your heart will be filled with complete joy. Even after all these years, Nat King Cole, keeps winning.

I was sharing with a friend earlier and would like to encourage you too.
If there are fences that need to be mended or unspoken apologies (read: a gentle hug) that should be exchanged, then do it.

Now.

Why wait another minute?

Make that call.

Send that text.

Reach out.

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The truth is that we are all created to love and be loved.
Don’t let anything (read: pride) hijack what is meant to be an idyllic time for everyone.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

My rock, my world…

05 Wednesday Aug 2015

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Contemplation, fabulous, favoured, love, Mothers, Mum, School, season, strength, thank you, thankful, Treasure, unconditional love, Wife, work, world

I should start by saying this post is brought to you compliments of Eskom (a state utility in South Africa). Not.

You see, in South Africa we are plunged into darkness every other day because of an energy crisis… Eskom is apparently addressing this challenge.

Sigh.

So here I am, listening to the sound of my neighbour’s generator, and thinking about my birthday in a few days time.

I love August.
No, not because it’s my birthday month, but it’s still winter. Although our coastal town is not subjected to sub zero temperatures or snow, we have our fair share of chilly, grey skies. And what better excuse to stay indoors and have a duvet day 🙂

Winter for me = what better season to invoke contemplation!

I’m quite excited about my birthday this year because it’s the first time in 16 years that I’ll get to spend it with my mum. About that “mysterious” number, let’s just say that I’m over the age of consent and still a few years shy of a retirement village. Apparently, I don’t look my age. That’s always like music to my ears, especially when I’m with my younger sister.

Back to my excitement.

Working away from home for all that time was good while it lasted. However, there comes a time when one realises what matters the most. As i write this, I’m so thankful that my mum has her health and wits about her; that she doesn’t miss a beat to tell me when I’m wrong or give me one of her “I told you so looks”.

The fact that I’m starting to sound just like her scares and excites me; I’m sure the ladies reading this will understand. But, my favourite thing (and this I treasure the older I get) is coming home from work after a hectic day and smelling her perfume as I open the door. The scent offers me a sense of peace and security that comes from the unconditional love and support that only a mum brings. It also transports me back to my primary school days (long, long ago) when I’d get home and she’d be there.

My rock. My strength. My world.

We’ve had our fair share of disagreements and ugly-cry moments but I wouldn’t want my life’s script to play out any other way. If I could be half the wife or mother that she’s been then I’d consider myself blessed.

P.S every single time I see St Joseph’s Lilies, I am reminded of the wonderful woman I get to call mum.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous & favoured xxx

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Seems like yesterday…

09 Thursday Jul 2015

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In less than a month’s time, Eli, turns 3.
I remember the morning his mum went to the hospital like it was just yesterday.

I also remember vividly getting to the hospital first and my brother reminding me that I’m not giving birth, I need to “chill”.

That’s how excited I was to meet this little person…
And boy oh boy did he turn my world upside down – from day one.

You see, unless you’ve experienced it you’ll never know what an extraordinary bond with your nephew feels like.

Eli is my world.
I love him as though he were my own.

And inasmuch as I am one of the doting figures in his life, I’m just as much a disciplinarian. I’m a stickler for manners – children and adults alike.

Like, he knows all too well that I can smother him with love, hugs and kisses  but when the need arises I can also give him that stern look which says “Be good Eli, be good”.

On the days (like today) when I miss him terribly, his mum makes him send me a voice note and then all is well with the world again.
It’s usually along the lines of:
“Hello Gaynor
I miss you Gaynor
I love you Gaynor
See you soon…”

And as I sit here typing it’s as though I can hear that precious voice…

**tears begin to sting**

I’m counting the days till I get to see him.
I can’t wait for those small yet sincere, warm hugs that fill me with pure joy.
Or, to watch him out of the blue raise his arms and break out in worship (he sings his own words, it’s the cutest thing ever).

Better still is when he clasps his hands in prayer and then utters a few words with a loud Amen at the end. My favourite is when he realises that he’s been naughty then places his tiny hand on top of his head or on his heart and says “peace”.
Priceless.

I truly am blessed to have this little treasure in my life.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured x

 elijeep elichair

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