If you should ever want to be set free If you’re not certain your future lies with me I’ll let you go girl until your heart is sure It’s a love worth waiting for
Now I won’t stop you from leaving Cause I know the way to keep you Would be to let you go And I’m prepared to wait A thousand years or more It’s a love worth waiting for
If you should leave Oh, please remember
In my heart there’s a fire (there’s a fire) A flame of desire for your charms I’ll keep alive these glowing embers A love that will burn Until you’re back in my arms
You know my darling I need you here with me But oh, to stay here close Is where you want to be Cause I’m prepared to wait A thousand years or more It’s a love worth waiting for
In my heart there’s a fire (there’s a fire) A flame of desire for your charms A love that will burn Until you’re back in my arms
You know my darling I need you here with me But oh, to stay here close Is where you want to be Cause I’m prepared to wait A thousand years or more It’s a love worth waiting for It’s a love worth waiting for.
Thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to have a look at my post and listen to the my song for the day.
“Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends.” ~Alphonse de Lamartine
I would like to introduce my sons Corn snake, Charlie. I will be sharing some photos of him on Mondays.
I am not a big fan of snakes, but I must admit Charlie is beautiful. We must not forget that our Heavenly Father created all animals and that includes snakes.
99% of the photos will be taken of Charlie in his enclosure.
Charlie the Corn Snake
Charlie the Corn Snake
Charlie the Corn Snake
Charlie the Corn Snake
Charlie the Corn Snake
Charlie the Corn Snake
Charlie the Corn Snake
These photos of Charlie was taken on 17 April 2021.
“Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.”
Saint Augustine
“We should feel healthy, energized, and full of happiness most of the time, because that is how it feels to have our birthright to full health. The reality, however, is that a lot of people don’t feel this way very often, if ever. Many people are dealing with illnesses, problems with the functioning of their body, or suffering from bouts of depression and other mental health problems, which are all states of less-than-full health.
Gratitude is one of the fastest ways I know of to magically begin experiencing the full state of health you are meant to have in your body and mind. All the miracles of healing we see happen are simply the result of full health being restored instantly in the human body, where before there was less than full and perfect health…..
….Gratitude’s Magical power increases the natural flow of health to the mind and body, and can assist the body in healing more quickly, as countless studies have shown. The magical power of gratitude also works hand in hand with good bodily care, nutrition, and any medical assistance you might have chosen to follow.
When there is some kind of sickness or condition in your body, it is understandable that you may have negative feelings about it, like worry, frustration, or fear. But having negative feelings about sickness does not restore health. In fact, it has the opposite effect – it reduces health even more. To increase your health, you need to replace negative feelings with good feelings, and gratitude is the easiest way to do it….”
Rhonda Byrne, The Magic
We should all be healthy and full of happiness most of the time. Many of us are dealing with illnesses, problems with our bodies, or other health problems. Sometime even more than one at a time. It is very easy to get discouraged and negative about our health.
Gratitude’s magical power increases the natural flow of health to the mind and body and can help to heal more quickly.
When you have feelings of dissatisfaction about your physical appearance, you reduce the magical flow of health. When there is something that you don’t like about your body, you are not grateful. Complaining about your health and body only brings more problems to complain about.
The most effective way to make sure you are healthy is to take good care of yourself mentally and physically. The most important is to be grateful for the health you have.
Think back to week 4. Are you still saying thank you to all the parts of your body?
Remember the following:
“The gift of health is keeping me alive.”
This week’s activity is designed to increase your health and happiness.
Step 1: Recollect three separate times throughout your life when you felt on top of the world. Give sincere thanks for those times.
Step 2: Think of five functions of your body that are well, and give thanks for each one of them.
Step 3: Choose one thing about your body or health you want to improve. Spend one minute visualizing yourself with the ideal state of your body or health. Then give thanks for this ideal state.
Are you still following your Daily Gratitude routine?
Daily gratitude routine.
When you wake up to a new day, before doing a single thing say, Thank You.
Say, Thank you for the magical day I am going to have.
From the moment you put your feet on the ground until you finished your morning routine, say the magic words, Thank You, in your mind for everything you touch and use.
Go through my plans for the day in my mind and say, Thank you in advance for it going smoothly.
Say, Thank you for the great news coming to me today!
Count your blessings: Make a list of 10 blessings. Write why you’re grateful for each blessing. Reread your list and say “Thank you, thank you, thank you” Feeling gratitude for each blessing.
Identify 2 relationships and write 5 things you are grateful for in the person. It can be a family member, a friend, a colleague even a pet. During the day say “Thank you, name.”
Say thank your for your different body parts, organs and your senses. Be grateful for each of them.
Four times a day read the words on the card slowly and be grateful for your health. (THE GIFT OF HEALTH IS KEEPING ME ALIVE.)
Four times or more a day look at your Magic Bill and be grateful for the abundance of money you have been given in your life. (THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MONEY I’VE BEEN GIVEN THROUGHOUT MY LIFE.)
While at work, look for things to be grateful for. Say to yourself. ‘I am so grateful for ……….’
Try to go through the day without saying or thinking anything negative. If you think negative thoughts stop immediately and say but I am really grateful for…..
Say, Thank you and be grateful every time you eat of drink something.
When someone perform a service that benefits you, look them in the face and say, Thank you.
For 90 seconds, say Thank you every time you take a step.
Practice my heart magic.
Take 5 deep breaths during the day and say, Thank you for the magical air that I breathe.
Before going to bed, take your magic rock/gratitude rock in your hand and think about all the things to be grateful for that happened the day and say, Thank you.
Thank you with all my heart for stopping by. Thank you for your continued support. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow and comment.
It is the last day of Autumn, tomorrow we will be the beginning of Winter🌧️🌨️☔. I love winter. I get to sit in front of the fireplace, drinking hot chocolate and looking at the flames🔥dancing.
Yesterday Mornè went on the roof to see where it is leaking. He sealed it and today we will see if it worked. So keep your fingers crossed🤞.
According to the weather forecast we are having a cold day with a maximum temperature of 15°C and rain.
On my To-Do List for today:
Laundry🧺
Sweep 🧹and clean the house
Edit🖥️⌨️🖱️
Plan and Schedule some posts📖🖥️⌨️🖱️
Prepare dinner 🍽️🍲
With all my heart I want to thank each and every one of you for taking the time to look at my posts. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow and comment I receive.
Julie, love me only Julie, don’t be lonely ‘Cause I want you only To be, to be my very own
Ooh, Baby, don’t leave me Honey, don’t grieve me
Julie, why leave me alone?
Stay with me, baby
Lay with me maybe
Honey, don’t leave me alone!
Julie, never leave me Please, don’t deceive me! Julie, oh, believe me And be, and be my very own … Whoa, whoa, Julie If you love me truly Do you want me, Julie To be, to be your very own Baby, don’t leave me Honey, don’t grieve me Julie, why leave me alone? Stay with me, baby Lay with me maybe Honey, don’t leave me alone! Julie, never leave me Please don’t deceive me Julie, oh believe me And be, and be my very own Whoa, whoa Julie If you love me truly Do you want me, Julie To be, to be your very own To be, to be, to be, to be your very own To be, to be, to be, to be your very own
Thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to have a look at my post and listen to the my song for the day.
Hope you all had a peaceful nights rest. I slept like a log, knowing that Shadow is safe inside. He has the whole spare bedroom for himself.
I visit him on regular intervals to make sure he is still okay. Will have to find another way for him and Willow to get along. Yesterday I took off my hoody and forgot it on the bed. Now Shadow sleeps on it. He is much more relaxed this morning.
Spending some time with Shadow.
It is a beautiful morning here and I want to take Willow for a walk later.
According to the weather forecast we are having a cool day with a maximum temperature of 17 °C.
On my To-Do List for today.
Take Willow for a walk.
Work in the garden.
Thank you for your support and taking the time to look at my posts.
In your arms I can still feel the way you want me when you hold me I can still hear the words you whispered when you told me I can stay right here forever in your arms
And there ain’t no way I’m lettin’ you go now And there ain’t no way And there ain’t no how I’ll never see that day
‘Cause I’m keepin’ you forever and for always We will be together all of our days Wanna wake up every mornin’ to your sweet face Always
Mmmm, baby
In your heart I can still hear a beat for every time you kiss me And when we’re apart, I know how much you miss me I can feel your love for me in your heart
And there ain’t no way I’m lettin’ you go now And there ain’t no way And there ain’t no how I’ll never see that day
‘Cause I’m keepin’ you forever and for always We will be together all of our days Wanna wake up every mornin’ to your sweet face Always
I wanna wake up every mornin’
In your eyes (I can still see the look of the one) I can still see the look of the one who really loves me (I can still feel the way that you want) The one who wouldn’t put anythin’ else in the world above me (I can still see love for me) I can still see your love for me in your eyes (I still see your love)
And there ain’t no way I’m lettin’ you go now And there ain’t no way And there ain’t no how I’ll never see that day
‘Cause I’m keepin’ you forever and for always We will be together all of our days Wanna wake up every mornin’ to your sweet face I’m keepin’ you forever and for always We will be together all of our days Wanna wake up every mornin’ to your sweet face I’m keepin’ you forever and for always
Forever and forever
In your arms
Thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to have a look at my post and listen to the my song for the day.
I went to bed last night very worried and stressed. I had a headache since the morning but it was never bad enough to drink tablets for it. Then yesterday afternoon I got upset and it became unbearable.
Armand came home and he was busy setting up his computer in his room and Shadow’s safe place. Willow got in his room and the Shadow’s safe place was not so safe anymore. Willow went for Shadow, and Shadow ran for his life. Normally he just run and get onto the wall in the Braairoom, but yesterday he ran outside and did not return until this morning.
Shadow sleeps either in the dog bed in the Braairoom, or on top of the kitchen cupboards if he is not in his safe place. I went and check these places at least 4 times during the night but no Shadow.
Shadow is very scared. If he hears Willow he just want to run. My heart is breaking. I found him outside the spare room’s window and called him. It took me around 15 minutes just to get him inside. I put a bowl of food and water on the desk. I am keeping the window open and the door shut. Hopefully he realize it is a safe place for him.
I am feeling better now that I know that Shadow is safe.
According to the weather forecast we are having a cool day, with a maximum temperature of 17°C with rain during the day.
With all my heart, thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to read my post. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow, and comment I receive.
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
Thank you very much for taking the time to join me in exploring our garden.
Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
Annual or perennial herbs or shrublet. Thinly hairy, soft shrublet to 1 m, with elliptical to oval leaves, often flexed downward, and radiate flower heads, 20 mm in diameter, with blue rays and a yellow disc; involucral bracts in 2 series, with 3 veins each. Rocky flats and slopes in southern South Africa.
Like a small boat On the ocean Sending big waves Into motion Like how a single word Can make a heart open I might only have one match But I can make an explosion
And all those things I didn’t say Wrecking balls inside my brain I will scream them loud tonight Can you hear my voice this time?
This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I’m alright song My power’s turned on Starting right now I’ll be strong I’ll play my fight song And I don’t really care if nobody else believes ‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me
Losing friends and I’m chasing sleep Everybody’s worried about me In too deep Say I’m in too deep (in too deep) And it’s been two years I miss my home But there’s a fire burning in my bones Still believe Yeah, I still believe
And all those things I didn’t say Wrecking balls inside my brain I will scream them loud tonight Can you hear my voice this time?
This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I’m alright song My power’s turned on Starting right now I’ll be strong I’ll play my fight song And I don’t really care if nobody else believes ‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me
A lot of fight left in me
Like a small boat On the ocean Sending big waves Into motion Like how a single word Can make a heart open I might only have one match But I can make an explosion
This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I’m alright song My power’s turned on Starting right now I’ll be strong (I’ll be strong) I’ll play my fight song And I don’t really care if nobody else believes ‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me
Know I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me
Thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to have a look at my post and listen to the my song for the day.
It has been raining🌧️ hard since about 1:30am. The Braai room’s roof got a few new leaks.
Today is going to be a long day, and I will be mopping the floors regularly because Willow🦮 loves water…. I will try to keep her indoors as much as I can. That means I will not be getting much work done. 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
According to the weather forecast we are having a cool day with a maximum temperature of 17°C and rain. It also looks like we are having a wet weekend.
On my To-Do List for today:
Edit
Prepare dinner
Play with Willow
Thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to look at my posts. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow, and comment I receive.
I wish you all a wonderful day filled with laughter.
We continue our walk at the main falls. Before we head out to explore the rest of the park by car.
I just loved the different colors of the stones and rock formations, and how smooth some of it was because of the friction when the water masses pass through.
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Dad taking a photo of Mom at Augrabies Falls
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
“It’s the little memories that will last a lifetime.” ~Unknown
That’s it for now, friends. Thank you very much for traveling back in time with me.
You know the bed feels warmer Sleeping here alone You know I dream in color And do the things I want
You think you got the best of me Think you had the last laugh Bet you think that everything good is gone Think you left me broken down Think that I’d come running back Baby you don’t know me, ’cause you’re dead wrong
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone What doesn’t kill you makes a fighter Footsteps even lighter Doesn’t mean I’m over ’cause you’re gone
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, stronger Just me, myself and I What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone
You heard that I was starting over with someone new But told you I was moving on over you
You didn’t think that I’d come back I’d come back swinging You try to break me but you see what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone What doesn’t kill you makes a fighter Footsteps even lighter Doesn’t mean I’m over ’cause you’re gone
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, stronger Just me, myself and I What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone
Thanks to you I got a new thing started Thanks to you I’m not the broken-hearted Thanks to you I’m finally thinking ’bout me You know in the end the day to left was just my beginning In the end
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone What doesn’t kill you makes a fighter Footsteps even lighter Doesn’t mean I’m over ’cause you’re gone
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, stronger Just me, myself and What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, stronger Just me, myself and I What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone
Thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to have a look at my post and listen to the my song for the day.
I am doing great this morning. I had a good nights rest and woke up refreshed this morning.
Last night Willow was very naughty she took the microwave cover from the kitchen counter and took it outside and destroyed it. She was also in Lian’s room and took his watch box with watch still inside and took that outside too. Luckily the watch was still in tact but the box was in pieces. We did not make a scene at all. I picked everything up, and as soon as Willow wanted to play I turned my back and I walked away and threw it in the bin. I took Lian his watch and he was pissed.
We are still trying to figure out how to discipline Willow. We don’t know her history and as soon as you pick up a newspaper she makes herself small and retract to a corner. When I catch her in the act and say Uh-uh in a stern voice she seems to react and listen to me. But just like a small child you can’t punish them a hour or so later, you have to catch them in the act.
This morning she is so cute again. I am going to try a new approach today. I am not taking her for a walk today. Have too much work to do. I am going to try to have more playtime with her. Maybe this will help. It will also be good for me. I have been sitting in front of my computer for more than 2 hours at a time. Will let you all know how it worked out.
It is a misty morning outside. According to the weather forecast we are having a maximum temperature of 17°C today. The wind will be picking later today.
Willow keeping herself entertained with dry palm branch.
On my To-Do list today:
Edit
Work on layout of book
Play with Willow
Prepare Dinner
With all my heart, thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to read my post. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow, and comment I receive.
Willow is adapting very good. She is testing the boundaries on a daily basis.
Every morning she climbs on the bed with me and we cuddle for a while. Sometimes we fall asleep other times she sits and barks at her reflection in the sliding door.
Every morning while waiting for the kettle to boil, Willow and I go outside to feed the birds and clean up the yard and play.
She loves playing ball and with sticks. About 4 days ago she started bringing the ball to me.
At 8:30am we go to my fathers flat to make him breakfast and test his blood sugar. If I am just a few minutes late Willow starts moaning at the sliding door.
I try to take her for walks every day. Even if it is just a short one. I bought her a new training leash and it works like a dream. When we go for walks it start out a bit bumpy but after a few minutes she gets used to it.
In the evenings she lies on the couch with us. When we go to bed she gets up on the bed and as soon as we switch off the light she returns to the couch.
Willow barking at her reflection (Taken with Huawei P30 lite)
Sleeping with her lion. (Taken with Huawei P30 lite)
Sleeping with her lion head on moms leg. (Taken with Huawei P30 lite)
Here are some of the photos taken the day Willow arrived.
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
Willow exploring the garden when she arrived on 13 May 2021
With all my heart, thank you for your ongoing support and taking the time to read my post. I am truly grateful for every view, like, follow, and comment I receive.
” A garden should be in a constant state of fluid change, expansion, experiment, adventure; above all, it should be an inquisitive, loving, but self-critical journey on the part of its owner.” ~HE Bates
Thank you very much for taking the time to join me in exploring our garden.
Till next time, please stay safe and healthy. Have a fabulous day.
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