“Watching the Olympics recently brought home an important fact of life: each participant has won in their own way and achieved the best they could possibly do, even if they did not win a medal. And that is all we can do as moms – to give of our best to our families and know that we have fulfilled the highest calling…”
“When the temperatures drop, and the chilly winds blow, we can cuddle up with a hot cuppa and a good book, a huggable pet, perhaps even next to a cosy fire – although that is not very long-lived in our Lowveld weather!..”
“Ain’t no hood like motherhood! That’s for sure! In spite of the constant frazzle of daily chores, routines and exhaustion, we wouldn’t change it for anything; and this is why we celebrate Mother’s Day. Motherhood is a God-given gift. It means choosing daily to put someone else’s wellbeing ahead of your own. Motherhood is messy. It’s challenging, sleepless and costly, but it is beautiful…”
“Here we are … marching into March. So many things to look forward to in March and April. The slightly cooler weather is only one of them. The long weekends and public holidays have got us planning our time off or time away. And then, of course, it’s Easter! This is such a special celebration on the Christian calendar…”
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