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The River
The summers were sweltering. Walking towards a braai fire to greet you, I remember the extra warmth of the fire clearly. I remember your smile and the true happiness as we said hello. You had clearly already started the Merry part of Christmas. I expected nothing less. You always were more of a bottle than… Continue reading
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Jozi Food Whore – leaves no dish untasted.
30 Things I am grateful for: 1. My Tall, Dark & Handsome. The man has oodles of patience and tons of love and I am blessed every day for having him in my life, for those generous arms around me. And he brings me cheese. 2. Friendships. So many amazing friends have blessed me with… Continue reading
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What are you, but my very own? I love you!
Long before I even had big teeth or school shoes, I knew and felt deep down in my heart that all I wanted was to one day be a real mommy, and a nurse (because my mommy had been a nurse before she got me, and I was so in love with the beautiful freckled… Continue reading
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Happy Anniversary to my Parents.
I am thinking of two beautiful humans, who are incredibly important to me. Two people who one day took me into their home and gigantic hearts. Regardless of the fact that their DNA does not run through my veins, or that I do not have any of their eyes, or shared childhood memories, I became… Continue reading
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Abundance & Gratitude with Clairvoyant Lifestyle Blogger Neeta
1. I am Grateful for a loving husband! And our marriage of just over a year. 2: I am Grateful for the awareness and creativity I am able to share with everyone. 3: I am Grateful for my beautiful home. 4: I am Grateful for my gorgeous plants, I love my plants and that they grow. 5: I am… Continue reading
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Immediate and extended. Paula Gruben #Umbilicus
TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR: 1. My health. And all the doctors and nurses who have kept this old sack of skin, blood, and bones going the past 42 years. 2. My husband. My partner in crime since 1994. 3. My child. Best thing that ever happened to me. Period. 5. My family. Biological and adoptive.… Continue reading
About Me
Mom to many, wife to SirNoid. Lover of water, walks in the shade and all things purple.