Sitting amongst so many strangers on my flight from Cape Town back to Jhb today I started reflecting on what is truly important in life, what it is that I value and treasure in life: paging through so many memories I stopped and treasured these as I enjoyed them all over again…
* Dancing with my daddy!! Oh! How I love it and treasure each dance we’ve had. In my mind I replay the dance in London and I smile again! I love my “Pappie” and those are special times
* Relaxing with my mum. (“,) I love it when mum let’s her hair down and just relaxes with me…thinking of the afternoon swim we enjoyed this past week brings a smile to my lips again
* Long drives chatting with MaMerlie or really any one of my family members, a time of babbling away – these are precious
* I miss the loving arms of comfort a grand parent so willingly provides and the wisdom they impart so patiently, most of mine have passed away but I remember them fondly and make a mental note to enjoy every moment with those who still remain
* is there any love and/or acceptance that equals that of siblings? Shared stories of laughter, pain, tears and tales of childhood adventures. Sharing clothes, shoes, experiences…
* the care and love of my parents’ loved ones, where do they find it in themselves to accept me as one of their own? It makes me feel so loved and accepted!
* the joy of holding the children of your siblings, their hugs and love – the special times shared with them, what memories they make!
I’ve come to know that even though friends are precious and dear and you may share your heart with them and they with you eventually your paths my separate and although there is love still your times together may come to an end.
Love, protect and cherish your loved ones, in the end we do not miss the time spent at work, nor the work we do, it may bring some kind of fulfilment but it is not the essence which brings meaning love or joy to our lives…
Make 2012 count with those who truly count…
Pragtig gese………