My mom

Praise the Lord!

After 6 weeks of recovery, my mom went for a check-up today and the Doctor said she is doing really well and all her symptoms she's been having are all normal after major surgery and has extended her recovery time! The mass was benign which is such a relief. Her anemia is under control and is stable which is positive.

Today was a chaotic day so the good news was very welcome! Prayers as she continues to get stronger and fully recover will be greatly appreciated.

xxx

Banana's

So today, I decided to eat a jungle oats bar that was banana flavoured. I don't bananas as they always make me feel nauseous and unwell, but I thought this would be different....well turns out it wasn't! So i decided to do some research and it looks like I possibly have a food allergy to banana's!! They say people who are allergic to pollen are prone to banana allergies.

So all I can say is THANK YOU body for making me feel like shit!!

For future reference, if anyone is reading this don't ever let me eat or give me anything banana flavoured!!

On a positive note, I had a lovely and relaxing half term and am ready for the next 5 weeks until holidays!! My aunt and uncle always look after me so well, and feed me far 2 much, but I love them loads and am so blessed to have them as part of my family!

Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious week =D xxx

Frustration

Today we had our annual Inter-house gala. As usual Doz did a fantastic job of organising everything down to the tee. 

It always amazes me that little kids can get an instruction right but older ones cant?! I have never been able to understand that concept and today proved no different! The older I get (and I'm not THAT old) the more I find that kids seem to be loosing the common sense gene or concept....they have NONE! Actually come to think of it I'm finding that some adults also missed out! It boggles my mind.

I often find myself very frustrated at the lack of commitment and responsibility. I often get instant high blood pressure and see red and hit a rage!I get so full of anger and hatred that I take out on the wrong people. Today made me realise that if you don't control yourself and direct that anger to the right people or diffuse it, it just makes you upset, cos the others sure don't give a shit!so at the end of the day, you're the one that gets put in a bad mood, you're the one who gets upset and no one else cares...so what's the freaking point??

SO today's lesson is: Try diffuse a potentially frustrating situation before it explodes and stay in control of yourself!

ps. my legs go so sunburnt its not even funny :( but hey at least i got some sort of tan...now my legs wont be see through anymore :D

Hope you guys had a terrific Tuesday

xxx

Back to the life of blogging

So I've been out of action for quite a while now and have decided to get back in the swing of things...

A quick update of what I've been doing:

I completed my PGCE ECD and am working at Woodridge Prep in the Eastern Cape. I am really enjoying life here in the bundus and am so blessed to work with a wonderful, supportive staff. I have made some new friends which is always a good thing ;)

My great gran passed away on the 29th Jan 2013 which was a huge knock for me as we were really close. I miss her every single day and wish i had more time with her

My mom had major abdominal surgery this last December holiday to remove a massive mass weighing over 6 kgs!! was a very stressful time for us as a family, but she is well on the road to recovery, Praise the Lord!

I am writing with the soothing sounds of rain drops on my roof and a slight but lovely chill in the air...its been a scorcher of a summer here!

ok well thats all for now, take it easy xxx

Frightening...

So I seriously cannot believe that it is February 2011 already!!!Where does the time go...honestly

Well an update of my life is in order I think....

So I didn't get the permanent job after working there for 3 years but God had a plan....I was so upset and pursued it with legal action whihc never materialised....but God had a plan. I had been looking for a job since Oct 2010 and literally nothing came up despite sending my CV EVERYWHERE!! I was starting to loose hope and  that I was going to face some very tough times ahead...when I got a phone call from my old work asking if I was avaliable cos they need help =) wow God really did have a plan and everything worked out so perfectly (as to be expected when God is involved). So I now have a job for the year =)

I have 6 modules left to complete my Psychology degree =) yay for me I love it and have a deep passion for it and think that God has called me to study this so that in return I may hopefully help and heal others just like Jesus did/does!

My brother is off overseas to work and earn money to pay for his studies as he was refused admission to DUT this year =( I think it will do him the WORLD of good to survive on his own without mommy dearest (bless her soul) to bail him out all the time.

My mom turned 50 this week!!!AAAAHHHH but nothing has changed, still the same funny and cheerful bubble person =)

I am now very involved at Wesley Methodist Church running the junior youth programme along with some amazing leaders and am part of 2 worship teams, 1 morning and 1 evening. I feel so blessed to honoured to be able to use my God given talents to further His Kingdom.

So thats me in a nutshell for now...I have been absolutely terrible at this whole blogging thing but I will try blog more often.

Take care and God's richest blessings

Life...

Hey all you lovely people....so seeing as this blog is supposed 2 be about my life I thought I'd share what's been happening in the past couple months...

1stly,I have submitted my application to become permanent staff at my job...so please pray that God's will be done if it is for me to get the job =)

2nd, my gr8 gran fell on friday afternoon!=( wow what a weekend...tears, laughs, playing nurse (i actually enjoyed it) emotional rollercoaster!She is doing much better but still in pain. Please continue to pray for her healing and that her strength is restored...oh by teh way she is 92 YEARS OLD!!!

3rd, My brother had to move down to Durban for his studies this year...truth be told I really miss him,especially in times when things get hard,but I know he is much happier and thriving in his varsity work. He comes home some weekends and every long holiday which is good although we fight like anything,we also have fun =)

4th, My best friend Sam moved back home this year as well so I have not seen her in about 6 months...i really really miss her so so much. From squash dates at least 3 times a week, to helping each other with varisty, to having a good old bitch and moan, to just sitting, chatting and being around one another...I miss it all so much!But luckily there are things called SMS's and telephones to make calls with so we still keep in touch at least!

So thats about it in a nutshell...sorry i'm so sare with this blog,time just gets away with me....scary

God bless you all and be blessed by His grace xoxo

It's been a while

Hey all you lovely people =)

SO...its been like AGES since I last posted something...I actually forgot I even had a blog until my friend Ty mentioned it last night...thanks ty.

So it's a new year, with new beginnings and old habits. I am still in the books studying, still working and now am leading our kids youth program while our children's pastor is getting ready for maternity leave!

I can't believe we are already in March...wow time is flying past me I dont know where it goes, but it sure is in a hurry =).

Wishing you all the best for this year, hang in there and rely on God for strength and well...for everything really!!

God bless

xxx =)

Remembering those you have lost...

Well it sure has been a while since my last post....MY BAD!! Most of you dont know but today 15 years ago my dad passed away. Needless to say my life changed from that very day. It has been a very long time (15 years) but feels like just yesterday...i feel we have missed out on so much of being a complete family...doing things together as a family...i mean my bro, mom and I do....but its not the same. I miss the farm where we grew up, i miss going on fishing trips...i'll miss him at my 21st when he suppose to give a speech as well as walk me down the isle and give a speecha t my wedding...its all those littlel things that we sometimes take for granted until they get taken away from us!

So take time out of your day to remember anybody you have lost or know of people who have lost loved ones and thank God for your family and friends and appreciate the time you spend with them...even if they do get on your nerves ;)

Be blessed and count your blessings every day when you wake up to a beautiful sunrise...or clouds :)

"This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9

Easter...

What does Easter mean to you...to your family...to your friends?

Is it just another religious holiday that you benefit from?

Is it just another ordinary day that passes you by?

Or is it a time where you truely understand and try to fathom what it means and how great Jesus's love is for you and I?

Is it a time where you repent of your sins and choose to follow Gods path for your life?

Is this where you surrender yourself to God, that His will may be done in your life?

The time is now...recognize that God has chosen you, he died so that your sins may be forgiven and that you may have eternal life. The opportunity is yours...use it! Carpè Diem, seize the day!

May God bless you wherever you go, and may you remeber all that God has done for you through His son Jesus Christ.

Amen!

Hello out there...

WOW folks its been 2 months since I have blogged...thats disgusting but my gosh working part time is tougher than I thought it would be. Surely if you work less hours a day its supposed to be better...well in my case its more stressful if you ask me...I have to doa days work in 5 hours. But its worth it, im enjoying myself so much, meeting new people and helping with any expertise I have.

One of my collegues is having her baby today...so excited for that as next year she has asked me to be her aupair! I love kids...im so looking forward to that prospect :)

I trust that you are all well and walking in the light with God on your side? He has revealed himself and his amazing work and creation to me over the past few months sop clearly, im still amazed and just stadn in awe of his capabilities.

So go out and exclaim that JESUS IS LORD!

Living in faith

Time Flies...

Well folks can you believe it,we are 1 day away from the end of January 2009! Where does the time go? It's a tad scary to think that 1 month has already gone by, before we all know it...it's Christmas again...WOAH ok im freaking myself out a bit.

January has been quite an exciting month for me...new challanges have arisen but I find myself more capable of dealing with them as I have God on my side and his guidance has led me to overcome difficulties and uncomfortable situations. I have entered into things that I never thought I would be able to do due to lack of courage...but I did it. But most of all God has led me to the most wonderful companion,a friend and the possibility of a relationship.

I have be so blessed already this year and am so grateful for the people God has placed in my life.

I pray that you to have been blessed and that God continues to work in your life.

2009...Here I Come!

So yet another year has begun...WOW!

Well it hasn't sarted off 2 well for me and my family as we went to PE 2 visit family when on teh way back our car broke donw in the middle of nowhere...it was one of the scariest moments I have been in. There was a hail storm with lightening (which I have a very strong fear of). But we got through it and the car is now ok...it was absolutely fabulous spending time with family that we hardly see...I miss them so much already and want to go back!

I believe that 2009 is going to be the year for me 2 shine...in the workplace, studies and my involvement with the church.I have committed myself to quite a few responsibilties within the church this year...but I feel that God needs me to be there, helping the church grow, bringing kids and people closer to him.

I pray that each and every one of us has a truly good year and that we experience God and his amazing love like never before!

It's Christmas Time Again....

Wow tommorow is Christmas already...it hasn't quite sunken in yet, still don't believe that its come so quickly!

To All, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May God bless you in the yaer that lies ahead and may he be your strength and salvation!

So until next year...be safe and remember God in everything that you do!

xxx

Uncertaintiy...

Well good day to all of you out there...it's been a while and I apologise for that!

Well its the end of another year...WOW! Can't believe that another year has flown by...with the good times and the bad. This hasn't been the easiest year for me but i'm still here, only by God's grace!

Next year looks...well a bit gloomy since they can't gaurentee my job for next year...which totally sucks as I have bills 2 pay etc...you know how it goes! Gosh, but i am trying to put it God's hands as I know he provides and all will turn out the way it's meant to...its just rather difficult to plan or do anything without knowing what awaits, but I guess thats why God wants us to trust in him?

Neways, im off to PE to visit family and my special punk who I haven't seen for almost 3 weeks! Im so excited as I haven't had leave this whole year!!

So to all of you...Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May 2009 be a brilliant year for everybody!

God bless xxx

Exam Results...

After much tension and sleepless nights in anticipation for results, the provisional ones have been released...

I did seven subjects this semester and pasted 6 of them and have a supp for 1. Im proud of myself for being able to pass so many while working a full day job.

Thanks be to God for carrying me through the stress and studying.

To those of you who study and wrote exams, I hope they were successful and God bless in the time out of a long holiday, have fun,dont be stupid and praise God in all that you do!

Friends With God...

this year our theme for Summer Camp was Friends with God. What an awesome concept...that God has chosen us,sinners to be his friends. He yearns for a friendship, a relationship with us. How amazing is that?

God as our friend is different to our friends on earth. Friends may come and go, may hurt or dissapoint you...BUT God will never leave your side.

As a leader on camp and part of the worship team,it was incredible to see people humble themselves and give there hearts for God to take control, to captivate them and to reveal his unconditional love.

God chose me...and you,so spend some time with Him everyday,thanking him for what he has done for you now and what he is still going to do in your life.

Saying Goodbye...

I hate goodbye's...they are always so sad. I'll be saying goodbye to a very special friend this week as she goes back home for the holidays. I'm going to miss her cheerful laugh and her funny sense of humor.

I will be going to visit her for my holiday,so it wont be 2 bad. I will stil miss her fo rthe 4 weeks that I dont see her.

She is such a special friend to me...has always been there 4 me and we have had sosme great convo's and gotten closer! I can't wait 4 next year as she has decided to stay in PMB and not go to the UK!

So to my bestest punk...thanks 4 being the awesome chick and friend that u r! love u lots xxx

Hillsong Concert...

WOW! What an amazing evening! I have never seen so many Christains united to worship God as I saw last night at the Jesus Dome in DBN.

What an incredible experinece...I was so moved and touched by the songs and praises and it definatley felt like God was there with us jumping, dancing and singing our lungs out!And i'm sure he had a smile from ear to ear,as we gave our souls and hearts 2 him!

Thanks to Hillsong for touring SA, for uniting us and for allowing us to come freely and give3 glory to our Saviour!

I pray that we can take that fire thats burining in us now and live it out,so that people across the world may know that we are children of God and that they to may find Jesus Christ!

Leave Out All The Rest...

Linkin Park aren't one of my favourite bands...well til I heard this song. The words are so powerful and I just love it, so I thought I'd share it with you...

I dreamed I was missing, you were so scared
But no one would listen, 'cause no one else cared
After my dreaming I woke with this fear
What am I leaving when I'm done here?
So if you're asking me I want you to know...

[Chorus]
When my time comes forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed
Don't resent me when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory
Leave out all the rest, leave out all the rest

Don't be afraid, I've taken my beating
I've shared what I made, I'm strong on the surface
Not all the way through, I've never been perfect
Nut neither have you
So if your asking me I want you to know...

[Chorus]

Forgetting all the hurt inside you learnt to hide so well
Pretending someone else can come and save my from myself
I can't be who you are

Hope when you read these words or even listen to them, that you can reflect on your own life...live each day to the ful with no regrets cause you never know when its your last...

Tribute to Samke Khumalo...

Although I didn't know you that well, you were always so polite and friendly when I saw you. My brother always spoke of you...what a great friend you were, a brother.

It's tradegic that you had to leave us, just as you were begging a new chapter in your life's journey, but you fulfilled your plan on earth and now God calls you to be with Him, in Heaven.

As headboy of St Charles College, you led by example with honour and pride. You made history being the 1st African headboy...it was no coincidence that you were chosen to lead the school. That was Gods plan for you, and you obeyed willingly and gave your all.

Now that you're physical being no longer dwells with us, you spirit will always remain in those people's lives you touched...and there were many.

Samke, I will remember you as a brother 2 my own brother, you 2 helped each other overcome so many obstacles and found joy in each others company and shared so many happy and funny moments.

So thank you for being the legend you were and will always be. May you find eternal happiness and bring comfort to those who are in mourning of your passing.

Thank you God for this mans life, although short, he did what was required of him and did us all proud. Please bless his families and give us all strength to comprehend and understand and may we see the everyday blessing in our lives even when we think that amidst the storm there cannot possibly be any light.

And all God's people said....Amen