So, what is life without internet access??? My word- devastating to say the least. I have become so dependent on this technology and can still remember the day there was NONE!
I had to write letters, even to my parents when i was being schooled away from home, just to ask for money! lol! And back in the day, I had a penpal in Canada.....and waiting for her letter was soooooo exciting.
Oh and what about the real Christmas and birthday cards we used to receive....the more cards a person got, the more one placed them on display! lol! Now.....nothing to brag about- no card to display from the secret admirer and the boyfriend so other girls can feel jealous..........hahahahaha! Those were the days.
Now, when we run out of data bundles and airtime.....life is so mundane and we feel so disconnected! Gee times have really changed.
But at least we don't have to wait on a letter for 3 months or a call that cost a hell of a lot of money- nope, we can text, email, chat, blog and messenger. Real Time! No delay.....
So why am I writing this....oh I was without internet and felt totally disconnected.....not a very good feeling. But I had to get over it! Not sure if I am back.....still waiting on a more permanent and secure ADSL connection so that I can enjoy unlimited, access to real time information from the WHOLE WORLD!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
I'm only 2 hours away.......
Yes, that is what I also thought......only two hours away by flight- no visa needed and not too expensive hey then I can be with the people I love.
But wait until your loved ones are not feeling good or needs you to be there to do stuff for them. That really pulls on your heart strings hey! But I tell you, God lets me do amazing things (from a distance) by His grace, mercy and wisdom.........and believe me, even when I was overseas I would make arrangements in South Africa and it all comes together in my absence. Praise be to my Father on High!
Then there are times when I can do absolutely nothing, EXCEPT to pray and have faith in the mighty God I serve and He comes through every time.
But my heart goes out to the loved ones of a person that might not be 2 hours away but many miles away in another country and not able to do anything because of circumstances........ For you I want to say: Test the God I serve "and we know that in all things God works for the good for those who Love him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
Give your Heart to Christ and live the life of a son and daughter of promise.
But wait until your loved ones are not feeling good or needs you to be there to do stuff for them. That really pulls on your heart strings hey! But I tell you, God lets me do amazing things (from a distance) by His grace, mercy and wisdom.........and believe me, even when I was overseas I would make arrangements in South Africa and it all comes together in my absence. Praise be to my Father on High!
Then there are times when I can do absolutely nothing, EXCEPT to pray and have faith in the mighty God I serve and He comes through every time.
But my heart goes out to the loved ones of a person that might not be 2 hours away but many miles away in another country and not able to do anything because of circumstances........ For you I want to say: Test the God I serve "and we know that in all things God works for the good for those who Love him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
Give your Heart to Christ and live the life of a son and daughter of promise.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Stormy Jozie
Gee.......I take my hat off for the guys in Gauteng. These storms are really not something one will get used to easily. Well, not if one is from Cape Town.......
And every time there's a storm someone gets struck by lightening. I am sure the people who get struck are not from Joburg......no don't say that- they Capetonians! LOL!!!!
Do you remember the old wives tales: cover the mirrors...... don't stand in the door or in front of the window....My gosh, how glad I am delivered from these tales. Praise the Lord!
But delivered or not- I still jump when the lightening strikes and the thunder rolls.
So on that note....I am going to go straight to bed- warm and snug. NO NOT UNDER THE BED- in the bed!
God bless You All........from a stormy Johannesburg (Joburg/ Jozie)
And every time there's a storm someone gets struck by lightening. I am sure the people who get struck are not from Joburg......no don't say that- they Capetonians! LOL!!!!
Do you remember the old wives tales: cover the mirrors...... don't stand in the door or in front of the window....My gosh, how glad I am delivered from these tales. Praise the Lord!
But delivered or not- I still jump when the lightening strikes and the thunder rolls.
So on that note....I am going to go straight to bed- warm and snug. NO NOT UNDER THE BED- in the bed!
God bless You All........from a stormy Johannesburg (Joburg/ Jozie)
Monday, November 22, 2010
God's Answer to Prayer
Hey all of you.....and those who still have to join :)
Prayer has become more of a focus in my life in the last 2 years but more so in the last year of my life. Praying for me has gone from the more formal chit chat (lol!) to a more meaningful and deep conversation. its like when I meet someone for the first time.....I may not share all the grace filled details of my life at first, but as time passes then I start sharing more deep and meaningful stuff with that person.........
Well, that's just how prayer was for me. Superficial and covering the basics....now its like a conversation to an old friend. But that is just what we are to the Lord, not out of our doings. No-no. He has called us to Him and we go from being a child of God to a friend :) And as my relationship with the Lord has grown from level to a higher level and from one dimension to another, so has my conversation with Him.
And as I prayed in these past months, I have really seen God's hand at work in my life......He tells me (in no uncertain terms) what to do and how to do it......REALLY! Even my sleep! Its an amazing feeling. And yes, He has given me and blessed me in many ways.....and yes, there has been prayers that God said "No my daughter". And that can be difficult. However, I chose to not see the challenge, but the OPPORTUNITIES that "NO" can bring me. And I took steps in faith.
Then there is the toughest answer of them all........and that is "Wait". Gee, did I think a no answer was difficult. HA! Wait until He tells you "Wait".......................
It could have been a time for me to rebel and just do what I wanted. Thank the Father above, that I am a thinker and a planner- so I opted to chill first. Ah and with the chilling came sobs and tears before the Lord- not because of the answer, but I needed to understand. And God gives us wisdom through His Word......
It took me a week to internalise the Word in my life and understand the answer God gave me. Wow! And did that make a difference???? Of course it did. :) And believe me brothers and sisters, I am still waiting.....with Joy- because the Joy of the Lord is my strength.
So whatever the answer to our prayers, God knows the plan He has for you and I. Trust, read His word and talk more to Him and understanding and wisdom will come to receive the answers to our prayers.
Good nite all.
Prayer has become more of a focus in my life in the last 2 years but more so in the last year of my life. Praying for me has gone from the more formal chit chat (lol!) to a more meaningful and deep conversation. its like when I meet someone for the first time.....I may not share all the grace filled details of my life at first, but as time passes then I start sharing more deep and meaningful stuff with that person.........
Well, that's just how prayer was for me. Superficial and covering the basics....now its like a conversation to an old friend. But that is just what we are to the Lord, not out of our doings. No-no. He has called us to Him and we go from being a child of God to a friend :) And as my relationship with the Lord has grown from level to a higher level and from one dimension to another, so has my conversation with Him.
And as I prayed in these past months, I have really seen God's hand at work in my life......He tells me (in no uncertain terms) what to do and how to do it......REALLY! Even my sleep! Its an amazing feeling. And yes, He has given me and blessed me in many ways.....and yes, there has been prayers that God said "No my daughter". And that can be difficult. However, I chose to not see the challenge, but the OPPORTUNITIES that "NO" can bring me. And I took steps in faith.
Then there is the toughest answer of them all........and that is "Wait". Gee, did I think a no answer was difficult. HA! Wait until He tells you "Wait".......................
It could have been a time for me to rebel and just do what I wanted. Thank the Father above, that I am a thinker and a planner- so I opted to chill first. Ah and with the chilling came sobs and tears before the Lord- not because of the answer, but I needed to understand. And God gives us wisdom through His Word......
It took me a week to internalise the Word in my life and understand the answer God gave me. Wow! And did that make a difference???? Of course it did. :) And believe me brothers and sisters, I am still waiting.....with Joy- because the Joy of the Lord is my strength.
So whatever the answer to our prayers, God knows the plan He has for you and I. Trust, read His word and talk more to Him and understanding and wisdom will come to receive the answers to our prayers.
Good nite all.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Salon Weekend!
Wow wat a bumper weekend for me. Praise the Lord I could complete so many tasks at home and even gained a few blessings at the Bank too.
And to top it ALL off, Jozi gal made it to the salon, after 7 weeeks in Jozi! Gee that took a llllooooonnnnngggg time of rollers and nites of painful sleep lol! So now the suffering is over and the blessings have come in the form of another Capetonian in Jozi with a salon. Yipppppeeeeee!!!!!!!!!1 Jozi gal is human again! lol!
So wat the fuss with the salon you say......well, its the coloured hair thing that's the "challenge". Read this article: http://blogs.women24.com/cbear/good-hair-day-for-a-coloured-female
Based on this I am glad and praise the Lord I have found a salon so that this daughter of God can take care of the temple on the outside as well.........thank you Father for my Salon weekend.
And to top it ALL off, Jozi gal made it to the salon, after 7 weeeks in Jozi! Gee that took a llllooooonnnnngggg time of rollers and nites of painful sleep lol! So now the suffering is over and the blessings have come in the form of another Capetonian in Jozi with a salon. Yipppppeeeeee!!!!!!!!!1 Jozi gal is human again! lol!
So wat the fuss with the salon you say......well, its the coloured hair thing that's the "challenge". Read this article: http://blogs.women24.com/cbear/good-hair-day-for-a-coloured-female
Based on this I am glad and praise the Lord I have found a salon so that this daughter of God can take care of the temple on the outside as well.........thank you Father for my Salon weekend.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Many Turns
Home in Jozie @ last. Wz quite a quik flite from PE, jus cos I took a power nap :)
Except for the few occasional bumps on the way everything seemed cool. Then the pilot took a few turns 10mins before descent and then when preparing for landing at OR Tambo there was like another 3+ turns! Gee....I was quite suprised. Haven't experienced that before. Or have I??????
Well, I suppose I have experienced quite a few "turns" in my life before I landed on the straight and narrow. Some of us all had that- a left turn.....a right turn.....another right.....and a left turn.....then the straight. You know what I am speaking about- Life. It throws us a few curves and we ditch it going this way and that way.
If only we knew how to get to THAT road that leads us to all that is good and all that is enjoyable. For me, I have found THAT road- it took me long and I even veared off the road @ times, but I tell you.....There is nothing like the blessed life I have now with my Father above steering me on the straight road.....With the Holy Spirit telling me where the potholes and the speed humps are; and the Blood of the Lord Jesus protecting me when I go through those potholes and over those speed humps.
Its not easy, it took a lotta turns to get here......but now I love this straight and narrow road with my Heavenly pilot leading me to Victory.
Thank you Father for bringing me back to Jozi, safe and sound through all those turns. Praise be to you the Most High God for leading my life through all life's turns. Amen!
Except for the few occasional bumps on the way everything seemed cool. Then the pilot took a few turns 10mins before descent and then when preparing for landing at OR Tambo there was like another 3+ turns! Gee....I was quite suprised. Haven't experienced that before. Or have I??????
Well, I suppose I have experienced quite a few "turns" in my life before I landed on the straight and narrow. Some of us all had that- a left turn.....a right turn.....another right.....and a left turn.....then the straight. You know what I am speaking about- Life. It throws us a few curves and we ditch it going this way and that way.
If only we knew how to get to THAT road that leads us to all that is good and all that is enjoyable. For me, I have found THAT road- it took me long and I even veared off the road @ times, but I tell you.....There is nothing like the blessed life I have now with my Father above steering me on the straight road.....With the Holy Spirit telling me where the potholes and the speed humps are; and the Blood of the Lord Jesus protecting me when I go through those potholes and over those speed humps.
Its not easy, it took a lotta turns to get here......but now I love this straight and narrow road with my Heavenly pilot leading me to Victory.
Thank you Father for bringing me back to Jozi, safe and sound through all those turns. Praise be to you the Most High God for leading my life through all life's turns. Amen!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
My first blog
Yeah.....so here I am in Port Elizabeth (PE) and setting up my blog. Pretty good I think- be reassured I am catching my tips from others.
I'v visited a site today and met new people that I will be working with in PE. They are really a dedicated bunch taking care of God's blessings- Kids- that people (parents/ family/ institutions) are either not able to take care of or have just abandoned.
It was a testing time for me to remain positive during the visit. I held onto the Joy of the Lord that is within me while visiting. God remained victorious throughout it all.
I am taking my leave now....heading for sleep land and I do pray that God will be with us during the night and that He will find us worthy to be blessed with another day.
I'v visited a site today and met new people that I will be working with in PE. They are really a dedicated bunch taking care of God's blessings- Kids- that people (parents/ family/ institutions) are either not able to take care of or have just abandoned.
It was a testing time for me to remain positive during the visit. I held onto the Joy of the Lord that is within me while visiting. God remained victorious throughout it all.
I am taking my leave now....heading for sleep land and I do pray that God will be with us during the night and that He will find us worthy to be blessed with another day.
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