Sunday Afternoon - 24th March 2019 - I Never Thought I Would

I Never Thought I Would…

Some things I am very particular about –

I like ‘smart pegs’ – sort of opaque plastic pegs.

When we moved here – I couldn’t find them.

So I got what I thought would suit me best –

I never thought I would become so fond of them.

I have.

I like my bowls and measuring spoons at home – white.

I inherited colourful nesting sets from the Durban Mission

donation of not-needed furniture and household goods.

I never thought they would gladden my heart so much.

They do.

I never thought I would pack a bag every morning.

With the work being done on the parking area near our

container office and parking being scarce…

I decided to make my life easier, less stressful,

and park near the entrance and walk to our office.

It’s a fair distance.

I used to have my handbag, and my computer bag, and my lunch.

I’d walk a short distance to the container.

That just didn’t work with my new decision.

I found a light backpack at Pick ‘n Pay that I like very much.

– my 72 hour kit one at home got stolen since we have been away,

so this would do for when we got home too.

Now I put my computer and mouse in the backpack,

only my purse from my handbag, and my lunch in the backpack.

Hands free as I walk to the office.

The heart I put on it reminds me to "Be the love you want to see."

I used to put on my socks and shoes, hat and hard-hat and

safety vest on when I got to the office.

Now I do that at my car.

I can take photos, pause to chat, or watch as I make the journey

to the office, and back to my car when I leave.

I can do this while I am here…

Or – for as long as necessary.

It works for me…  For now.

I never thought I could live so far from my children,

grandchildren and great-grandchildren and be happy.

And here we are!  Far from all of you!

And I enjoy a special and very deep contentment.

Anxiously engaged in this good cause.

My deep peace and delight is a peculiar joy to me.

I hope it lasts longer than our Mission here.

I am very grateful for countless Tender Mercies – every day!

However long these roll out.

Into every life some rain must fall…

It may be my turn again sometime in the future…

Photo:  from the first floor passage across to the sea.

I love to go there and enjoy the view. 

Sunrises are gorgeous from this viewpoint.