I’m going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Before you read my post, make sure your read this post first to know the reasons behind me climbing the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere. I’ll be honest, I have been so chilled about getting fit because in my eye December is so far away! Until the day my […]
Two years ago we went on a trip overseas and again the past holiday. Once I put my bum on the seat inside the plane with all 4 my kids and my husband next to me, it’s only then that I start breathing. The Lists The big pack for such a huge family is not […]
Paradise, here I come! I can hardly wait to put my toes in the sand, breath the fresh sea air and just be completely lazy for 7 days. I’ve been planning this holiday for 10 years, and finally it’s the day before. It’s less than 24 hours away and I haven’t packed a thing, I […]
My husband lost his dad last year as well as one of my closest friends. It’s heart breaking to say the least. I see this as a gift from God.
The final episode. The morning in George I didn’t feel rushed. I figured all the tyre places will only open at 9am and I felt at ease knowing we only had a 3 hour trip to Port Elizabeth. We packed the car and went to the first tyre place I could find. To park the […]
Part 2 After 23 nights of our holiday in the Western Cape I landed up doing something I promised my husband I would not do on day 1 of the 23 days. When I agreed to this on day 19 I couldn’t believe the words left my mouth! I was going to drive on the […]
Part 1 I am so blessed and if I was someone else looking at my life I would definitely look at me and think “lucky girl.” We had a wonderful four week and one day holiday where I completely rested my soul and slowed down. It was so good! I am truly grateful for this […]
Going on a road trip soon? Not sure about how the kids will handle it? Here a couple of tips based on my own experiences over the last couple of years. I’ve been traveling with my four kids alone (hubby commutes by plane over weekends) and have learnt through my years of experience. Important facts! […]
Gosh I do this trip so often (like every three months) and each time we hit the road I discover more beauty, more peace, bigger grace and added beautiful memories. One day before we leave: My mom is back in South-Africa but not for long, just a touch and go visit. She came for a […]
As we draw near to the end of 2017 I feel extreme gratitude and see God’s grace and mercy around every corner we passed. However every year that pass me by feels faster and maybe even more challenging. As the kids grow bigger, so does the challenges and their personalities. I’m also growing as a […]
