"Jump Mom"

 

My nine year old daughter Jessica is my photographer at home, and she charges me for her services may I add:) this  past weekend she took some pictures of me as usual. What made this photo shoot different was when she told me to jump while she was snapping away. In her childlike tone she said "jump mom". I tried my level best to jump as she took these pictures as everything inside me did not want to jump!

 

Jessica had such a great time directing me on how high I needed to jump I followed her lead and I trusted her.  We laughed so much and I really had a great time especially after the week I had. I so needed to laugh out loud as life and work can get a little crazy. My daughter did not know that she taught me a lesson by just taking casual photos of me. I realised just then how caught up I was in my own little world, the fact that she told me to jump my mind and body had to follow through with the instruction an action needed to follow.

 

In my mind I was like no Jess people are watching, my body is stiff I could thought of the excuses.

 

 

 The minute I let my feet of the ground I felt lighter and trusted her lead completely, this reminded me of complete surrender to God. As a wife and especially a mom I took the lesson from this very innocent child of mine and realised that I needed to trust God more with the little things that so easily get me my heart and mind in a mess. Letting go is such an easy action by me throwing my hands in the air and me lifting my feet of the ground was all I needed to do to feel the release. We over think the process of letting go so much and me just following my daughters voice and lead, I instantly felt a change and a release.

 

Just as my daughter gave me direction on what to do next, I was reminded to trust the voice of the Holy Spirit that speaks to me daily and I need to hear his still voice. Jump into the next chapter of your life as you trust the leading of the Holy Spirit.

 

 

I trust this post blessed you as I was blessed out of my socks.

 

Leave me a note, till next time....

 

 

 

 

I am Content

 

Contentment a word that has given me a new appreciation for life, a word that puts my life into perspective in so many ways.

 

The Bible is clear about being content according to Philippians 4:11 "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."

 

I know what it is to have little and I know what it is to have much, in both circumstances I have learnt to be content. Contentment is a personal journey and one has to experience the beauty thereof for oneself as we are all individual and unique. In life we will be tested, we will be tried and we have to go through the process and come out on the other side refined and and changed, having passed the test and lesson learnt. Run your own race, its not a competition, its not a game, it a journey of pure refinement.

 

My experience with being content has taught me to love myself, love the body I have, love the family I have, love the home I have, love the job I have, love the people God has entrusted me with. Choosing to stay in peace and not allowing myself to get intimidated or react to situations that will steal my joy and peace.

 

I choose to be content, I choose to stay in prayer, I choose peace, I choose joy, I choose to love, I choose to forgive, I choose Life.

 

I hope this post inspired you to find contentment within the deepest part of you, it is within you, find it.

 

 

 

Celebrating 13 Years of Marriage

On the morning of my wedding thirteen years ago, I woke up extremely calm and excited aIl at once. I pinched myself  a couple of times thinking girl you are getting married today, and you leaving your hometown Port Elizabeth to a new life in the big Johannesburg.

 

I left behind my mom and sisters, family and friends and a great church that I was part of for most of my life. Starting over in a foreign place not knowing anyone was very daunting. Nonetheless this was the beginning of great journey that awaited Brandon and I as soon as we said" I do". We literally left it all behind, "Leaving and Cleaving"

A lesson that I learnt early in our marriage was to always stand as one, united no matter what the odds were, we had each other. We did not have much in material things but we had more than enough we had us. We settled well into our new home and soon after that we had to move to Swaziland for 9 months, another adjustment for us, but we made it work. We were determined and focused to build our lives together.

 

I think of the pearls of wisdom I was given at my bridal shower by aunty Mercia, she said you must make your house a home, you as a woman have the power to change the atmosphere the minute you walk into your home just by the tone of your voice, a lesson that stayed with me throughout the years. Young and married was an adventure, we had loads of time together,before the kids came along.

 

We faced challenges, we prayed, we cried, we laughed, through sickness and health, for richer for poorer. We are still learning in this amazing journey called  marriage. When times were hard and family far away ,we found family in friends and still have those people around today. We learnt how to appreciate each other and not take anything for granted.

 

Keeping the communication lines open at all times and forgiving each other quickly keeps the love tank full. Spending time together alone with no kids around is something we invest in, to keep the love alive. I can go on and on but I feel really blessed to have met such a wonderful life partner. We so different and yet we fit. We know it is only by the Grace of God that we are who we are today.

 

Thank you for reading and sharing in our joy, thirteen years and counting !!!

 

 

 

 

Honouring My Mom

Jessica and Jodi, I love this photo display of sisterhood

 

  

Mother's day is a day that gets me all emotional, I think of my own mom who lives in another province and miss her physical presence on days like these. My mom is a very simple woman, she raised me well and did her best with what she knew, I can hear her words ringing in my head "Always treat others the way you would like to be treated, Respect goes a long way". Growing up as a child we were always taught to call our elders by auntie or uncle titles, I still do this today and people sometimes react strangely, I simply do it out of respect as my mom taught me. I teach my girls to do the same.

 

I grew up with my mom and sisters, we did not always have everything and I don't know how my mom did it, but we made it everyday and made the best of what we had. Its amazing how much of my mom I see in myself, the way she talks and prays, they way she loves others has always inspired me to be a better person. She would always make enough food in case another mouth needed to be fed. 

 

Girls twirling love the freedom and innocence

  

As a mom to my two girls I am reminded what my mom taught me and how I can use those fundamentals to teach my own girls. Motherhood does not come with a manual and as a mom I often wonder if I am doing enough, am I doing the right thing, am I exposing my girls to enough life experiences. I can only comfort myself in knowing that I love them unconditionally and want the best for them and trust God to help me be a better mom each day.

 

 

I have many adventures planned in my head and heart for both my girls as I would like to give them opportunities I never had. As far as taking trips Jessica my eldest daughter always says she would like to visit Paris and Jodi my youngest says Mom I want to go to New York, so these girls have vision and I would like to make their dreams a reality someday.

 

I enjoy doing the simple things in life with them, reading a bedtime story, cleaning up together, baking, watching their princess fairy tales stories over and over, massaging each other, shopping and all the girly stuff. My girls are very artistic they love drawing and writing me personal notes, this is one way they express their love. I love watching and listening to how they interact with each other as they say some stuff to each other that makes me think and laugh all at once. I love listening to the way they pray as they just speak their little mind to the Lord,from thanking God for the bugs and praying for people with no food on the street. I treasure these moments and this at the end of the day puts a smile on my face and keeps my heart full. They growing up so fast and before I know it they will be teenagers then adults making their own decisions in life. I don't want to think about that yet ......

 

Enjoy the journey called Motherhood it unravels each day and you don't have to know it all at once, stay in the moment and take it all in. Thank you mom for the lessons your life has taught me and still teaching me today.

 

Wishing all the Moms a Blessed Mother's Day.

 

Thank you for reading, do leave a comment below I would love to hear from you.

Maintenance

Maintaining a good attitude automatically separates you from the rest.

We choose daily, we choose joy, we choose to be sad, we choose to love, we choose to celebrate, we choose to stay angry, we choose to forgive, we choose freedom, we choose life.

 

Without maintaining ourselves and the stuff we accumulate in life like our cars, our homes, our appearances, our careers, our health it will all fall apart. I know that we as women have loads of personal maintenance that we do every week, or every second or third week. We maintain our hair, nails, brows, eyelashes, face, feet, body and the list goes on.

 

 

So this got me thinking of just how much more I need to maintain the condition of my heart. What I allow in and out, what I say and what I don't say. I have to be responsible in my attitude and thoughts.  We need the oil of joy to be continuously be poured into our hearts. A car needs oil and fuel and regular maintenance to give us its best performance. As women we use beauty products, make up to enhance our daily appearances we do this because we love ourselves and maintaining to look good is a personal choice.
 

We are instruments in use on a daily basis, and we can choose to make a joyful sound, by a smile, a waive, a hug, a touch, it is all up to you.Maintenance is ongoing so we keep growing each day to become better people.

Proverbs 4:23 says Above all else guard your heart for everything you do flows from it (NIV).

I would love to hear from you leave a comment and let me hear your heart.



 

 

 

 

 

#RedMyLips & Leopard Print

Outfit Details: Top: Miss Boss Couture/ Skirt:Gifted/ Shoes:Truworths

 A fashion posts on my blog, for a great cause in support of #RedMyLips Campaign for the month of April and for my love of red lips.

 I love the bold leopard print skirt, so comfortable and stretchy hugging my curves in all the right places.

The length is perfect and it gives me a elegant and classic look.

 

The red lip stain lipstick really compliments the entire outfit as it brings a pop of color and that is all that is required for this outfit.

 

I am showing my support on the blog today in supporting #RedMyLips Campaign for the month of April. Speaking out against women abuse and victim blaming.
Check out this post from my fabulous blogger friend Mrs Rogero who is currently running a #RedMyLips Competition on her blog.

Enter now:  http://www.mrsrogero.com/2015/04/redmylips-competition.html

  Remember to always Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good

 

"She"

Just the other day while washing dishes, my hubby grabbed the dishcloth and helped me dry the dishes, I appreciated his thoughtfulness and this made me think of so many other women that rely on husbands, domestic workers, family members and friends that help create harmony and balance in their lives.

As a working mom I find myself running all the time, making sure that I have a balance between work and home is very important to me and boy some days I don't know if I am coming or going.... true story but I find that I manage day by day.
 

My household needs order and I must admit that some days my family is off to a great start and other days I need some strong coffee and a whole lot of Jesus!!!

 

 

 

We as women are the fuel that keeps our homes moving, as much as I plan there is always something unexpected that comes along, whether it is work or at home. I find myself having to adjust my rhythm and flow of what the day requires. It all works itself out one way or another. Whether you are a working or stay at home mom, we all have the same challenges in creating great harmony and balance for our families to thrive and flourish.
 

          I call it the power of "She"

She is Woman, She is Unique, She is Strong, She is Loved, She is Brave,

She Rises Early, She Prepares, She Prays, She has Presence, She has Purpose, She designs the Life She Loves, She has an Edge, She has Style,

She stays Grounded, She Inspires, She loves  Unconditionally, She Cries,

She Laughs Loudly, She knows who She is and Who's she is, She is a Gatherer, She is Wise, She is Not Afraid, She seeks Council, She is a Wife, She is a Mom, She is a Daughter, She is a Sister, She is a Friend.

 

 

In closing I hope you know how much you are Worth,

     You are the "She" that holds it all together and Your Presence sets the tone in your home and in the work place.

Keep Shining, Keep Dreaming, Keep Praying !

 

 

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