IDENTITY

When I began to write this post,

I wanted to begin with a definition or explanation of what identity means. 

Then I decided that we all know that identity means, Who you are?

That got me thinking... Do we really know who we are? 

If I asked you who you are, you would most probable respond with your Name, hesitate a few seconds, then start rambling of some attributes launched by descriptive Words.

a Year ago, I met a new friend, who came over for coffee and out of the blue, she asked:"Sune, who are you?"

To be honest the question rattled my cage and I got thinking about it.

First, I thought about my names and attributes as I mentioned a few lines back. e.g.(Sune, loves people, is a wife, warm person, strong etc.

I realised that all my self descriptions and attributes, others have voiced about me, could change, except for where I originated from.

I was born into a certain family. So, I would always be of that clan and bare their attributes. Yes, I could change my name if I chose.

But that would not change who I originated from.
 
So, I am a spirit being, created by God, in His image and because He made me, nothing can change  who I am in Him.

It's a mouth full I know! All I ask is that when you look at yourself in the mirror. Ask the question; Who made me? I promise you'll find who you are.

This song describes what I'm trying to say. Relax and listen to the words.  Then ask yourself this question: "Who am I?"Or rather, Who made me?"

Copy Write Lauren Daygle.
   
Chit-Chat-Chow!

 

God's Greatness In A Song

I discovered Lauren Daigle's Music through my teenage daughter.

 

The warm huskiness in her voice gives me goosebumps! She sings with passion and feeling.

 

The song I chose is a golden oldie in the gospel world, but still such a accurate description of God the Almighty Creator! 

 

Dad loved this songs lyrics. A true  reflection of how he lived his life with God.  Constantly in awe about creation and the fact that the Almighty God chose humans to relate with. 

 

Dad went to be with God in 2017 and I know that he is singing God's Praises with this song.

 

Leave a comment and let me know what this song means to you.

 

Till later.



(copy write Lauren Daigle)

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 The Beginning......

My life began like any other birth. The air filled with expectation.

I drew attention from the beginning though.

complications at birth, premature and later diagnosed with cerebral Palsy. A condition affecting my mobility and tone of muscle.

Efforts were made to improve my mobility. 

Medical procedures,long Painful recovery periods, consisting of intense physical Therapy. 

All trying there best to get me mobile.

 51 years later and I'm still drawing attention from my motorised wheelchair.

yes, I know, It's  a bummer! But as I grew older I wondered if we,(I and all significant others in my life), have not missed the plot.

What if my physical challenge was not born to be cured or fixed, but to be a constant reminder that the outer man fades and the inner fights the battle?

You tell me?

Chit-chat-cheer        

Les Miserables

Watching this movie excited me!


It had  most of the things in life that inspire me.  Music, a story real to life and a message of GRACE and hope.


An excellent cast!

Russell Crowe
as
Inspector
Javert

   Russell Crowe, believe it or not he sang! Good at it to!


 




Amanda Seyfried
as
Cosette

Amanda Seyfried- of  Mamma Mia fame.


       and


Anne Hathaway
as
Fantine

 Anne Hathaway
 This lady  has an extraordinary voice!








(copy write to Universal Pictures) 

The message of the story:

  

Life is full of hardship and cruelty and if we, allow it, it will destroy our dreams. 

 

 

BUT

 

 Life can be worth living if you experience a rarity like  GRACE.

 

GRACE can be experienced through forgiveness, love and kind acts of others.

 

BUT

 

GRACE,IS NOT GRACE ,UNLESS THE RECEIVER IS NOT TOTALLY UNDESERVING OF IT.



 

This is beautifully portrade in this musical.

 

 

Russell Crowe, as Inspector Javert, portrays the harshness and finality of the law. 

Breaking the law means death!

  SO

 

What happens if the man of the law himself, receives Grace?  I'll keep you guessing.......

 

This musical inspiration will make you think and be a pleasure to the ear.

 

Have a look and let me know if and what inspired you.





 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86lczf7Bou8&feature=player_embedded

Romanesco

Romanesco



So,
 
Hubby comes home with this veggie.  Had no clue what it was or how to cook it!

It looks and smells like Broccoli or cauliflower.  A pretty looking veg, as you can see.  



Pressed for time I cooked it as I always do my Broccoli:

1. Rinse and put in a glass bowel with lid in microwave. 5-6 minutes on High