Monday's Multitudes

Yes, despite circumstances, good or bad, it is good to give thanks....

time spent with my precious sister

cousins having fun together

good medical care

celebrating our son's birthdays, just three weeks apart from one another

family tea time at my dad

a visit with my sister to my aunt and uncle

a getaway with my girl, a wonderful treat

celebrating a dear friend's birthday at a wonderful out of town venue for the weekend

soul food views like this....

laughter , good food and making new friends

visits from old friends who live in  another city

calls from old friends

hospitality shown 

safe travels for hubby when he was working out of town

my son unharmed when he was robbed at knife point

powerful prayers

friends and family helping with lifts for the kids

a new work opportunity for me

more wool gifted by friends

outstanding results for my girl

house full of happy and vibrant young people

connecting with a friend I have not seen in a while

another dear friend being a good listening ear

God using my girl to deliver a wonderful message

family all together in church

a jar of coffee gifted when I had none

a morning of fun with friends

family group chats that keep us connected

a good solid walk along the seaside

peaceful rest

home cooked meals

a fire keeping the winter chill at bay

winning another prize

seeing His hand in circumstances

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June's Joys

Finding joy in everyday life...

chilly but sunny winter days

breakfast out with hubby and our youngest

friends and family helping out with lifts while my car is being repaired

hot chocolate shared with dear friends

warm fires on chilly evenings surrounded by my precious ones

friends bringing firewood and marshmallows to toast on the fire

late night chatter with my girl as we share my bed

happy father's day celebrations with family

connecting with an overseas friend 

hearing from more old friends

seeing my kids connect and hearing their laughter

date night with hubby

braai and fun and games with friends

houseful of happy, bubbly teens

an afternoon spent with family friends who have known me for over 40 years

watching His plans unfold

a morning with my cute nephew, love the constant chatter and little imaginative brain working overtime

a morning spent birthday shopping with my soon to be 20 year old

visiting teens who call me mom

endless supply of wool given to me by friends

a wonderfully encouraging read gifted by my sweet girl

a medical scare that turned out to be nothing

my car back home

an afternoon enjoying the theater with my youngest

girls morning out with friends

wonderful results for my girl

my dear sister who just knows when to call

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Monday's Multitudes

It's cold out and there is snow on the distant mountains.

Winter is here!

 There is much to be thankful for!

a fire warming the lounge this evening

warm blankets

hearty soup at lunch time shared with my girl

catching up with my far away farm sister on the phone

my cheery niece popping by

movies with girlfriends, a great laugh

Saturday morning breakfast out with hubby

hot chocolate specials with extra chocolate and marshmallows...only R6! (we will be going back)

an unexpected visit from my brother and cute nephew

friends and family helping with lifts for the kiddos while I don't have my car

discovering a beautiful park that I haven't been to before

knitting, relaxing and therapeutic

steaming hot rooibos chai

mosaic work 

hubby's cooking, a delicious curry

hugs from my teens

His provision and faithfulness

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Thanksliving

I missed posting my Monday's multitudes as we had family here for dinner but its never too late to give thanks.

Sunday, being mother's day was a day where I was loved and treated to all sorts of thoughtful gifts and a delicious breakfast prepared by my precious family. Wonderful to have them all here with me.

I am thankful for my own beautiful mother who is always there for me emotionally though she lives too far away...

candlelight and music playing while the power is out

gas cooker that means we can still have coffee when the power is out

my cheery niece staying over for a few nights

my warm bed on cold nights

being mom to my 3

autumn sunshine

lattes and conversations enjoyed with a dear friend

my son's laughter

getting my hair done

starry night sky

girl's morning celebrating a friend's birthday

getting to the end of a full week of deadlines

wonderful evening with two girlfriends

my sweet girl making dinner and giving me a night off

celebrating my nephew's 4th birthday

best ever chocolate cake

weekend with no plans, time for unwinding

homemade cheesecake

autumn colors

girls afternoon with my sweetie

school on the couch with warm blankets

an afternoon walk in the sunshine

coffee date with my neighbor

mother's day breakfast shared with my precious ones

thoughtful gifts and words of love from them

Sunday service reminding us to be content and happy

family dinner celebrating my father in laws birthday

winning another awesome prize of a night away with dinner and breakfast

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Monday's Multitudes

my sister and my niece popping in and staying for a pancake lunch
safe travels for the kiddos to camp and back
quiet after all the busyness
hubby's good cooking
rest
wonderful Sunday service
sharing of bread and wine
hot cross buns
white Easter eggs
friendships
my sweetie blessing me with a voucher for a hair make over
Sunday lunch with my siblings
toes in the freezing ocean and warm sun on my back
time spent with my dear sister
hugely blessed with groceries
connect group time
a refreshing morning walk
safe journeys for my family members
answered prayers
visit from a sweet friend
frappes and scones shared with a friend
good friends, delicious braai, laughter and fun
chats with far away family
our family of five together

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Monday's Multitudes

hard work paying off for my sweetie

a teen that still snuggles

time with my dear sister

delicious fresh farm veges

restorative rest

hearing His word

hot cross buns with lashings of butter

hubby taking care of things when I was not feeling well

a house full of happy young adults

an afternoon walk and talk with my dear sister

a morning with my sweet nephew

connect group

beautiful weather

laughing hard with my girl

time spent with our oldest

house full again

a day of rest

Sunday chat with my Mum

an afternoon of work in a shady spot outdoors

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Monday's Multitudes

Its been a while since a Monday's Multitudes post and there has been so much to be thankful for, no matter how small...

Autumn colors

seeing our oldest regularly

dinner with friends

roses gracing my table again

steady stream of mosaic work

sun warming my back

chats with far away family

my younger two enjoying each other's company

winning an awesome ice cream experience with Magnum

pizza evening with friends

celebrating 23 years of marriage with an enjoyable lunch out, another prize I won!

rose petals, complimentary champagne and dessert

good, peaceful sleep

answered prayers

blessed with cuttings and seedlings for my garden

seeing my dear farm sister and her family

spoiled by my dear sister

kindness of a stranger

good school days

Monday's Multitudes

freshly picked roses filling my lounge with their beautiful scent

fresh perspective

much needed sleep

time with my sweet nephew

friends dropping in for an evening swim

hubby's encouragement

an evening with our son

angels in our home town who helped me get a very ill woman to hospital

a new friend

Sunday afternoon full house at tea time

doughnuts brought by my dear friend

His provision in ways most unimaginable

good school days

connect group time

morning walks

a friend putting petrol into my car

my dear neighbor taking my boy to the beach while I was working

mom and daughter time

toes in the ocean and ice creams with my girl

insight and candid conversations with my sweet youngest

messages from a sweet friend

hubby making dinner at the end of a busy week

a pj day

spoilt with fudge and flowers, a lovely gift much appreciated from an appreciative neighbor

hubby's 3 course Valentine's dinner

Sunday service

picnic for two won by hubby

relaxing in the botanical gardens with him

our son here for dinner

creative work

cool evenings after scorching days

ice bites when temperatures soar

my kind neighbor lifting my girl to lessons when we locked the keys in the house

ice cream pancakes shared with loved ones

our son visiting again

a new opportunity

fantastic fun day out with friends

a visit to my Dad, always relaxing

peaceful Sunday evening with our son

His peace

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Monday's Multitudes

This week has been good.

 His blessings abound....

chores done with cheer

our gas cooker for when the power is out

catching up with my mum

exercise, so good for the mind and body

smoothies and conversations shared with a friend

summer fruits

beautiful views of the sea

ice creams on a hot summer day

evening swims with friends

time with our son

hubby's homemade pizza

a day's paid work

a beautiful day exploring our beautiful coastline, shared with two beautiful women

the magnificent mountains in our home town

toes in the warm sand and cool Atlantic ocean

lazy Sunday

friends enjoying a braai with us

Lindt chocolate crunchies

mosaic work for me to do

a good nap

vigorous exercise

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Monday's Multitudes

Despite a real and deep sadness, this past week has been a precious time of connecting with friends and family. So much to be grateful for.

kids enjoying our pool now that it's blue again

ice cream pancakes shared with friends

friends and good hearty laughter

sweet friend treating us to take out

good first day back at the school books

morning walks with my girl

summer evening dinners outdoors

watching my cute nephew and kids enjoy an evening swim

relaxed afternoon outdoors, catching up with girlfriends in the shade of the pines

hubby making dinner when I was feeling overwhelmed

power outage which meant I had time on my hands to be creative

my first swim for the season

braai with dear friends

my brother's calls

perfect weather, perfect views,

 perfect Sunday enjoyed with precious friends

time spent with our son

relaxing pedicure, a birthday treat

hope in Him

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Monday's Multitudes

Counting my blessings one by one....

an encouraging read lent to me

relaxing facial treatment

coffee with friends

Asian food enjoyed with hubby, a wonderful prize I won

cool breezes in the forest

encouraging Sunday service

Sunday chats with my Mum

connecting with my girl and niece, an evening of good food, laughter and fun

supper outdoors on summer evenings

sleeping in

orders coming in

sharing decadent waffles and conversation with my dear friend

toes in the ocean on a hot summer day

freshly made fish and chips enjoyed with my precious ones overlooking the harbor

chocolate ice creams on a hot summer day

holidays

the beauty of the botanical gardens shared with my crazy girl and my sweet niece

granadillas dropping from the vine daily

answered prayers when my aunt and uncles farm was in danger from a fire

laughter and loud happy teens filling our home again

morning walks to start the day

comfort of my sweet girl

her outstanding grade 11 report

celebratory dinner to celebrate her results

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Monday's Multitudes

There has been much to be thankful for over the last few weeks. 

birthday breakfast surrounded by beautiful girlfriends

spoiled with pampering gifts

beautiful flowers gracing my table

perfect gift from my in laws

family dinner

mosaic fun with my dear friend

my Godfather visiting and treating us to take out dinner

phone calls and wishes from family and friends far and wide

good results from medical tests

my boy stopping in for lunch

feel good funny movie with my sweet friend

safe travels to the far away farm

all four of us siblings at the farm house

cousins reunited and having a blast

seeing my dear Mum and surprising her by being there

wonderful celebratory birthday dinner for my Mum

visiting Clarens, a place I have always wanted to see

wide open spaces with magnificent views of the Malotis.....so good for the soul

pink sunsets

restorative rest

good wholesome farm food straight from the garden to the table

late night laughter and conversations

country night sky....billions of stars

miraculous reconciliation

incredible hospitality of my dear sister and her husband

Christmas celebrated with precious loved ones

New year filled with His hope

travelling mercies on the long journey home

reunited with hubby after 2 weeks away

first church service of the year

Sunday afternoon pancakes with all my family

safe overnight bus trip home for my niece and my girl

fresh chilies and tomatoes from the garden

coffee with girlfriends

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