Grace and Gratitude

Thank you is a simple word that means so much when said in grace with love from the heart. I would like to give thanks to God, Most Supreme One, for all that I have in my life, starting with me. Thanks to me for being me, thanks for all that I am. Thanks to Derrick for all that is him. He is my all. He supports me like no other. Thanks to God for our good health. Thanks for blessing us with Jordan, Johan and Jo-uwe, our three sons. Thanks for guiding and protecting them as they grow. Thank you Most Divine One for our parents who are still with us and who have returned to You for having raised us. Thank you for our brothers and sisters, without whom life would not have been so complete. Thank you for the relations that we have, uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews, cousins, relations by marriage, who are connected in more ways than one. Thank you for the people who come our way and cross paths with us, in school, in college, in the university, at work. Thanks for the friends and friendships that have made our lives so much richer. Thanks for the close friends who mean so much, though we may not meet up, you are remembered. We are all connected in more ways than one. Thank you for all the life experiences and situations that have happened. Thanks for the grace. Thank you with love and light.

Positivity

2012 is all about positivity and optimism in the midst of great uncertainty. While there will be challenges to the physical, mental and spiritual levels, I seek God's help and guidance to stay alert, aware and present. 2011 was a challenging one for me and many a time I lost myself.

This year I aim to remain focused on my family so that every situation is creative and not reactive. Simplicity is key.

New Year's Day 1 January 2012

New year, fresh start to life.
Long since I blogged. Nothing to say or write.
Beautiful day to start the year.
Blue skies and all things nice.
Cool morning to hot, hot afternoon.
Best to stay indoors at home.
School starts on Wednesday.
Boys go back to tuition tomorrow.
Normalcy.