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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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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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

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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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Monday's Multitudes

Being thankful for what God has done is one of the most important attitudes that we can have. It's not only important to God, but it's really important to us. It changes our lives when we're thankful. I believe that gratitude is powerful. I think it puts a smile on God's face, and it does nothing but good for you and everyone around you. Good things are in store when you understand the power of being thankful. (Joyce Meyer)

spur of the moment dinner with my sister and brother and their families
cousins delight at seeing one another again
hearty laughter with friends
red peppers in the garden
a morning walk
a debt forgiven
relaxed getaway to my Dad's beautiful home with my dear sister
perfect summer evening, kids swimming until late, family and old friends, good food
delicious dinner at the Eastern bazaar
puppies and kittens
fist beans and courgettes in the garden
seedlings, a gift from my neighbor
summer fruits and watermelon slush
boys playing wild and free, outside until dark
wrapping up school work for the year
a trip to the farm for my girl
Christmas carols and picnic with my precious ones
 giant tree lit with light and hope
safe travels for my girl and my sister and her family
prayers of faithful friends
getting a much needed appointment at the last minute
days with no particular agenda now that school is done
champagne and strawberries and celebrating a dear friend's birthday
scrabble with hubby
our dear son spending an evening with us
pizza evening with my brother and his sweet boy
unexpected visit from my cute nephew
father and son time
Christmas cheer
Sunday chats with far away family
carols floating on the wind from afar
my boy popping in for lunch
early birthday treat of a relaxing pedicure

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Monday's Multitudes

Continuing to count His blessings.....

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handfuls of freshly picked tomatoes

hugs from my youngest

my girl sleeping soundly beside me

her appetite returning little by little

friends and family picnicking on our lawn on a perfect summer evening

staying out there as the stars came out, chatting, laughing and connecting

shopping with vouchers again

unexpected visit from my boy at lunch time

blessed that my girl will pass year end based on the work she has done for the year despite missing final exams

thanksgiving evening of fun with my precious family

my sweet nephew relaxing on the couch

more lunch time visits from my boy

winning a dinner for two

soaking summer rains

take out treats for dinner

wise counsel

mosaic fun with a dear friend

picnic lunch with a friend

boys having their first summer swim, lots of laughter and splashing

starry, windless  and perfect summer evenings

early morning hour long conversation with my much missed mum

movies and ice cream with my precious ones

excitement at seeing my dear sister

His peace in my heart

Monday's Multitudes

These last few weeks have been some of the most trying times we have ever faced as a family. Family changes and a very sick girl. And sometimes we are given more than we think we can handle or endure but we have One who can handle anything! In the midst of pain, sorrow or sadness, He is near and somehow He makes things good.

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relaxed evening with my connect group
my sweet little nephew here for the afternoon
orders coming in
finding the perfect birthday gift for hubby
grocery shopping with vouchers
wonderful morning walk
unexpectedly meeting up with a friend
eggs from my brother's chickens
lunch with a dear friend
a free facial, wonderful treat
free samples of facial products
family braai using hubby's new gas braai
another early morning walk with my girl, so good for the soul
a day out with friends
comfort of a friend
good medical care for my girl when she was so very ill
kind nurses
thankful to be allowed to sit with my girl day and night at the hospital
relief and eternal gratefulness that her complications were not permanent
prayers of faithful friends and family
thankful my boy was not as ill as his sister
well wishes and caring calls from family and friends
my sweetie regaining strength daily
whispered prayers at bedtime
hubby's homemade pizza
flowers brightening the room
visit from a caring friend
birthday celebrations with friends despite the chaos, good to feel normal
lunch with my three kiddos

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"

Monday's Multitudes

connect group fun making up Christmas boxes for underprivileged kids
friends treating us to lunch on hubby's birthday
family dinner to celebrate his birthday
sun warming my back
spring showers for my garden
leftovers for dinner
ice cream and cookies with the kids
a sincere apology
playing scrabble with the kids
a new iron bought with vouchers
another prize, a lovely hamper of facial products
freshly mowed lawn
a much needed nap
good counsel
gift of a new pot from hubby, my 22 year old one broke
relaxed evening having dinner and listening to music with hubby
an excellent read
Sunday's service
a friend popping in to visit
hubby sharing his birthday treats

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Monday's Multitudes

Finding joy in an overwhelming and scary world where nothing is as it should be....

movie night with the teens
an hour long phone call with a dear friend
fridge full of healthy food
granadilla blossoms daily
just picked ripe tomato
peppers growing in the garden
teens who do their chores without complaining
my dad's call
a wonderful evening out with friends
good reports from my son's employer, thankful that his work is going well
a gift from my girl, my favorite cookies
my sweet nephew on stage for his school concert, blessed to be there and witness the cuteness
coffee and chats with a friend
a good night's sleep
dinner with my oldest
Sunday worship
a walk with my youngest out in the fresh air
my girl's baking
my brother and his little family visiting for the evening

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Monday's Multitudes

No matter what, it is good to give thanks...

friends and family who care

hubby's wonderful prize of shopping vouchers

fresh insight

hugs from my kids

a gift of my favorite chocolate bar from hubby

new friends

laughter

restful sleep

spring flowers in my garden

grocery shopping with hubby

meandering through Muizenberg and enjoying undiscovered finds

a kind friend bringing dinner

teens making dinner and cleaning up

dinner with my brother and his little family

a God appointment

a spring morning walk with my boy and our dog

a caring, praying "mom" substitute

His promises

my dear neighbor who always welcomes my boy

coffee with a friend

seedlings gifted by my brother

story time with my cute nephew

gift of mosaic supplies

His everlasting arms

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Thanks living...

connecting with our connect group

my precious nephew and his delightful conversations

generosity of my sister in law

my dear farm sister and her son arriving safely after a long bus trip from the farm

gifts in conversation: cousins catching up after months of not having seen one another

generosity of my sweet sister

farm cheese and other yummy home made delicacies from the farm

my kind and generous neighbour

my nephew spoiling me with sweet treats

smiles on my sweetpea's face today after a few tough days

coffee delivered to my bedside by hubby at dawn

fun evening with friends we have not seen in a while

family here, tots to teens having fun, good food, good times

thankful for our awesome pastor and the wonderful celebratory service today

ice creams and beach walks, my sister beside me, cousins having a blast on the beach

lunch with my oldest, just the two of us

my sweetie finding just what she needed in the shop

chats with my Mum

an unexpected warm greeting

friends and family celebrating our gorgeous niece's birthday together

watching the teens have a blast dancing and laughing

hospitality shown

my sister's gentle ways

enjoying seeing the boy cousins have a great time

my sister popping in with a tasty lunch for us to share

my neighbor blessing us with dinner

time exploring with my sister and my brother and his family

wonderful birthday party for my niece and my daughter, blessed that they have beautiful friends

family that cares

our precious girl, her 17th birthday today

mom and daughter massages, prizes won

pizza evening thanks to another prize won

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Thankful for His blessings....

my girl baking tasty treats

puppy kisses and cuddles

freebies from Home Tester Club

early morning walk in the forest with a friend and my girl

wool gifted by a friend

getting through work we were behind on

red velvet cupcakes baked by my daughter's friend, shared with us

icy watermelon slush on a warm day

watching my youngest conquer a fear of heights and have loads of fun

my sweet girl blessing me with a voucher to get my hair done

gifts growing: tomato plants that came up on their own

a few hours paid work for me

sweet sounds of thanks giving in church this morning

hubby surprising me with a delicious home cooked dinner

gifts given : His grace, mercy and love

winning again! ...a voucher to get my hair done

long overdue conversations with my mum

winning vouchers for me and my girl to go for massages

my gorgeous cute nephew telling me he loves me to the sun

washi tape and a cute fabric heart, another prize!

fun evening out with girlfriends

a delicious Mediterranean cook book, another lovely prize

thankful for my Dad today, his birthday

3 days away with hubby

the earth laughing in colorful flowers

pristine beaches

spotted: buck, zebra, ostriches, birds of all kinds, wildebeest, fields of lambs and calves

safe travels

bumping into a colleague from 20 years ago

fireside laughter with new and old friends

good rest

friends and family looking out for my three

lunch with my younger two and my niece

beach walk

   another prize, vouchers from the mall

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