Wide-Eyed Wonder

Last week we spent some time away with family. We had a few days at Mountain Splendour (a great holiday spot for kids) in the berg (Champagne Valley) and then some time down the South Coast. James loved the time with his cousins, aunt and uncle, and we enjoyed time with family and time away.

James has been to the beach before, but has never really been old enough to appreciate it. This holiday, he knew the beach was something special. When his feet first hit the sand, he was literally wide-eyed with wonder at the never-ending sand pit, the sea, and all the sticks and stones his little heart desired. It was lovely to watch.



Testing the water



Checking out the sea



James taking his dad for a closer look



Leesa and gorgeous Samuel



David and Matthew



James discovering the endless sandpit



Looking like a Ninja Turtle in his green float-suit!



Shenanigans



Yes, it was as chaotic as it looks!

Starting Over

A few weeks back the most incredible hail storm hit Krugersdorp, absolutely obliterating my veggie garden in the process.



I was devastated at the time (in fact, I'm still a little devastated) but have since realised the grace that has come with starting over. As I re-mulched my garden, chatted to my earthworms and replanted a new batch of seeds, I had the opportunity to do things differently based on lessons learned from the first round. I had a very good reason not to eat ALL the cabbage that had grown (one can only eat so much cabbage). And I was able to gain some profound insights into ministry. I also developed a new respect for farmers, for whom a hailstorm really can be a disaster...