Plain And Simple Perfection

I was reminded this weekend, that plain and simple, is perfection.

As I told you,

 I live in sunny South Africa and winter is slowly but surely bidding us goodbye.


In front of me, my favourite focal point . A big old olive tree. Looking on to a ice blue pool.

Observing the Finches creatively weaving their new nest for hatch lings  on their way.  Relaxing.

For Lunch we  had a "Boerewors braai".  For those of you don't know,  It is a kind of sausage, cooked on an open fire.  Accompanied with fresh baked rolls and avocado!

Simple food, nature and awesome company

What more do we need from life!

HARTBEAT

Recently, my hubby had to be away from home and I can vouch, that the saying absence makes the heart grow fonder, is true.

As hubby drove of in the very early morning hours.

 I experienced ambivalent feelings.

On the one hand I looked forward to having a little less responsibility,
more ME time.

On the other hand feelings of emptiness, loneliness even a little anxiety crept up on me.
 Part of me was gone.

I did what  I always do when I ignore my feelings, keep myself busy  with house chores, my daughter etc.

But ,when  I  lay in the dark, tucked away in our Queen sized bed. The distance  felt like an eternity between us.

Twenty-three Years together has passed in a wink of in eye.  All the differences, screaming  matches and icy-withdrawals, were insignificant.

I love his quiet strength. Dependability.  Faith .Pride in his family. Humour. Playfulness and many more.


Most of all, I love, that he is a living, breathing part of me . 

Something I miss when it's gone.  Someone who completes me.   Someone I would like to discover more of in the next 23 years              

IN APRIL . . . .

Hi Bloggers
Almost the end of April! Autumn has begun. Looking out on my garden. I see evidence of leaves covering my lawn.

Like everything in life, we experienced good and bad as a family this month. Both my parent's and in-laws were victims of CRIME!

I shudder at the lack of respect for life in this country!

IF RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER IS SOWN- IT WILL BE GROWN!

My blogg is not about politics, but we will soon be voting in the good old S.A. and I would like to remind all voters to pray and vote wisely!

This month my hubby and I celebrated 19 years of marriage! By God"s grace and choosing to love .

I love you Babe! you are the best thing that ever happened to me! I appreciate your dependability and hard work!

I was spoiled by a surprise candlelight dinner! All planned by my daughter. Thanks my girl mommy is so proud off you xx

I'll be posting Pics as soon as I figure out how!

My Sis and her and daughter having birthday celebrations this month. Looking forward to a real "boerekos" lunch with the family.

Carla ,my Daughter, has started a new school this month, in a different language I might add ,and so far so good! "Hang in there my girl!"

I also tried my hand at baking mince pie. An old family tradition . Not so happy about the way they looked but they tasted grate.That's what counts isn't it?

SO FRIENDS

VALUE LIFE AND WORK HARD AT RELATIONSHIPS

IN THE END IT IS OUR MOST PRECIOUS

GIFT WE HAVE