My Valentine, My Love, My World!

If Not For You
If not for you, I wouldn’t know What true love really meant.

I’d never feel this inner peace; I couldn’t be content.
If not for you, I’d never have The pleasures of romance.

I’d miss the bliss, the craziness, Of love’s sweet, silly dance.
I have to feel your tender touch;

I have to hear your voice;

No other one could take your place;

You’re it; I have no choice.
If not for you, I’d be adrift;

I don’t know what I’d do;

I’d be searching for my other half,

Incomplete, if not for you - By Joanna Fuchs

To me family means putting your arms around each other and being there

left to right : Keith (husband), Michael (brother), Karen & Sharon (Sister-in-Law)

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them - Desmond Tutu

A brother is a friend provided by nature. -- Legouve Pere

It was nice growing up with someone like you - someone to lean on, someone to count on... someone to tell on!
-- Author Unknown

Small steps ...

Each day I start my day off by thinking of Tricia, Nate & Baby Gwyneth.

Today was one of the best posts and it included a video link with Tricia, she has her voice back. I encourage you all to spend some time reviewing old posts on the website and allowing the spirit to reach you.

Please continue to pray for them and everyone else that has been touched by this story. I know, my life has changed through their journey.

I'm not spiritual like the other commentors on the site, but I'm learning and want to dedicate my life. Small steps ...

Have a blessed day everyone.

The Power of Prayer

Tricia's awake!

Confirmation that God is working miracles ...

Please pray for Nate, Tricia and Baby Gywneth.
Through their story I too will learn and accept and trust and believe.
Thank you Lord for leading me.

Happy Birthday Mother Teresa

Family faces are magic mirrors looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future. -- Gail Lumet Buckley

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, we are blessed to share another one with you.

I thought the significance of this photo was good, it's our Mother's two sisters and her brother, the only one missing there was her, but she was there with us celebrating from above.

Here's to many more.

Happy 2008

We wish you Health so that you may enjoy each day in comfort. We wish you the Love of Friends and family and peace within your heart. We wish you the Beauty of Nature that you may enjoy the work of God. We wish you Wisdom to choose priorities for those things that really matter in life. We wish you Generosity so that you may share all good things that come to you . We wish you Happiness & Joy and blessings for 2008 and the best of everything that you so well deserve!

Love Keith & Karen

Appreciate your friends

live with intention.
walk to the edge.
listen hard.
practice wellness.
play with abandon.
laugh.
choose with no regret.
continue to learn.
appreciate your friends.
do what you love.
live as if this is all there is.
-mary anne radmacher


I'm all about spreading smiles, laughter and J.O.Y. happy Christmas all.
This is incredibly fabulous!! Enjoy!

Jean-The-Queen, My Mother

Today I went to Blouberg Beach, it's a special place for me (and my family). I just wanted to be there, feet in the sand, wind in my hair, listening to the waves crash against the rocks. It was a good time to remember my darling mother, I miss her so much - but feel close to her there.

I was then reminded of a poem that someone sent me in a card when my Mom passed away, I'll share it with you, it brought great comfort during a difficult time.

Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we are to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name,
speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever
the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means
all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was: there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, some-where very near, just round the corner.
“All is Well”

Henry Scott Holland, 1847-1918 Canon of St. Paul’s Cathedral

And so this is christmas ...

And so this is christmas and what have you done
Another year over; a new one just begun
And so this is christmas, I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one, the old and the young
A merry merry christmas and a happy new year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear

So this is christmas, for weak and for strong
The rich and the poor one, the road is so long
So happy christmas for black and for white
The yellow and red one, and stop all the fight
A merry merry christmas and a happy new year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear

So this is christmas and what have we done
Another year over, a new one just begun
So happy christmas, I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one, the old and the young
A merry merry christmas and a happy new year
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear
- (john lennon, yoko ono)

Tigger ... Our Dog

A life that touches the hearts of others goes on forever!

The cutest dog on planet. He believes he rules our house - guess he knows how to wrap us around his doggie leash.

Wouldn't have it any other way if you ask us.

Just to say that I have the best husband in the world

Thanks for playing the money game. It was generous of you.
Love you lots.

When I need you
Just close my eyes and I'm with you
And all that I so want to give you babe
It's only a heartbeat away
- Rod Steward

There's something about a Cape Town Sunset ...

Picture taken outside our house, Durbanville - Cape Town. Stunning!

Sunset Thinking
Do you ever watch the sunset
And just sit and think about things
Just you and the sky and darkness
Giving your thoughts some wings

Perhaps you’re got some troubles
And don’t know what to do
Or you just plain need to get away
To spend a little time with you
Sunset beauty makes you feel as though
Your life has meaning after all
To see a sight so extraordinary
Makes you feel capable, strong and tall

It’s funny how flashes of color
Like a sunset or sunrise can inspire
It can calm your inner self a bit
It’s a scene you can never tire

The serenity gives you a chance
To put things in perspective
Life can be overwhelming at times
And a sunrise can be reflective

So when the sky lights up next time
Let your gaze do some drinking
Soak up and the amazing sights
And do some sunset thinking!

Marilyn Lott

Happy 65th Birthday Dad

My dad celebrated his 65th birthday today. What a privilege. Thank you God that we could share this day with him. We wish for him many more healthy happy years. The stars were even brighter last night, My Mom above, also shining down on my dad as he celebrates another year. Happy Birthday Dad.

Some random thoughts for today:

• i don't like the wind - cape town is far too windy
  
• i want to put a Xmas tree up this year - will shop for one this weekend
• i seriously need to sort myself out with a diet & stick to it, early new years resolution
  
• i enjoyed being with my dad last night for his birthday supper - i do worry about him
• i wonder where my mom is, if she is looking down on me…
• i am looking forward to having some time off over Xmas in a few weeks
  
• sunshine makes me smile, but I'm more a winter baby
• i posted my Xmas cards ... that's a first for me ...
• i miss walks on the beach… I should do it more often ... I live in the most beautiful place in the world
  
• i love to shop
  

Well have a good night everyone.

Cape Town, South Africa

I've said it before, there is no place like home ... Blouberg Beach, Cape Town.

My Wish ... The Rascals

Proudly South African

Point Of Grace – How You Live

Point Of Grace – How You Live
From the album How You Live

Wake up to the sunlight with your windows open
Don’t hold in your anger or leave things unspoken
Wear your red dress, use your good dishes
Make a big mess and make lots of wishes

And have what you want, but want what you have
And don’t spend your life looking back

Turn up the music
Turn it up loud
Take a few chances and let it all out
‘Cause you won’t regret it
Looking back from where you have been
‘Cause it’s not who you knew
And it’s not what you did
It’s how you live

So go to the ballgames and go to the ballet
And go see your folks more than just on the holidays
Kiss all your children, dance with your wife
Tell your husband you love him every night

Don’t run from the truth ’cause you can’t get away, no
Face it and you’ll be okay

(Chorus)

Oh, wherever you are and wherever you’ve been
Now is the time to begin
So give to the needy, and pray for the grieving
Even when you don’t think that you can
‘Cause all that you do is bound to come back to you
So think of your fellow man

And make peace with God, and make peace with yourself
‘Cause in the end, there’s nobody else

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW1daW6k0LE

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