Story of my life always.
19 August 2018
Last night the pawpaw hit the fan. Like my history teacher Konos Van Zyl used to say, for the deed causing a war to start.
After a very sad day yesterday, that was the last thing I needed and I cried on my way to church this morning. Tired of standing with my back against the wall and being on defense since my husband passed away. Praying for a miracle of peace.
Not sure how to describe this. I heard a sad story yesterday morning, of family torned apart after the death of a father. I’m honored to have heard it and kind of being part of it. I always relate to people with 5 children, as I am the oldest of 5.
(I prayed that would not be our story after my husband’s death, that our family will be torn apart.)
Regardless of everything, this morning for the 1st time I walk in church with confidence.
This is the church of my children’s friends. We’ve been there as a family more than once, and I was amazed at how many people my husband know, or rather how many people knew him. How beloved he was, his big hands shaking the hands of good men, I only heard off. It seemed to me my husband knew everyone or would have known of everyone.
The 1st time after his death in this church was extremely difficult and emotional.
So this morning, late as usual, I apologized to the gentleman at the door for being late. And this elderly gentleman, looking a bit like Agnus Buchnan with jeans and neat leather hat, kindly with dearest of fatherly love said:”Don’t apologize, you are here.”
We introduced each other. And funny, as I picked up our Nina angel, she mentioned this gentleman’s wife from our church was at Bergplaas and they talked about us….
Sitting in church, there we’re this very young couple in front of me, with 5 small children, what a blessing!! And I missed my family and childhood, but had good chuckle with the little boy in front of me. Then I realized there is 6 children. Also very special to me, makes me think of Louwerens & Zantie from Herbalife with they’re 6 children.
Midst of the high drama of life happening to us, I felt at peace in this church, who nobody I know of is on Herbalife, yet. The funny thing is, in my Herbalife team are 2 or 3 AMAZING pastor couples. Really tough choice to which church we must become part of in Jeffreysbay.
However, last week Ds Wynand Fourie preached me in tears. He mentioned EE3, which I have done just before I started with Herbalife. I was reminded again how similar Herbalife is with the gospel.
Share your story, your testimony, tell people the good news.
He told a story that reminded me so much of my husband. He really focused on where are you going when you die? Good deeds won’t get you in heaven. There is only one way, through Jesus Christ’s grace with his sacrifice on the cross.
Taking the punishment for our sins on him.
So today he talked about the Will of God for our lives. Even this morning before church, God stirred up old dreams in my heart.
Adversity truly brings opportunity. I want to fight for fairness. For the people who can’t speak up for themselves. I dream of all people getting along with each other in peace. Accepting each other unconditionally.
So as Ds Wynand talked about what is the will of God for you? I heard the Holy Spirit’s will for me.
Stand your ground!!
He said introduce yourself to the people next to you. I met an amazing young lady and for the 1st time I enjoyed tea after church.
My husband used to rush back to home after church, either to milk the cows or to sleep.
Now, I am nothing special. There are far more amazing, more hardworking, gifted and talented women than me. I personally know some INCREDIBLE women, including my Mom, Mother-in-law, sister and sisters-in-law.
However, God knew me even before I was in my Mother’s womb.
It’s no accident who my parents are. God chose me and my husband for each other and our children are born with a purpose.
I will not be defined by the term widow. I am forever married to my husband’s soul.
My children and me are blessed, our lives carry on, exactly as when my husband still worked physically on earth and provided for us.
It’s not my intention to have rise above the incredible wrongs and hurts that have been done to us.
It truly is only by the grace of God, many prayers of amazing people and the incredible blessings through Herbalife Nutrition.
I don’t know what God’s plan is, but I thank God for the good and the bad and am honored to be an instrument in His Story.
My greatest dream is for people to be more tolerant with each other here on earth now.
To remember we all have different skills and talents, yet are part of one body.
In the words of an incredible local lady, head of Tipsy Terte group.
Peace begins with a smile.
May the peace that surpasses all understanding, be with everyone.
19 Augustus 2022
Well, funny story how this year started…. you are not even going to believe me!!!
SERIOUSLY!!
Story of my life!
ALWAYS & FOREVER.
Anyway, THANK GOD He is in control and is stronger than everything or anything that want to try and come against Him.
Trust me, there is no way I can make these things up. I am not that clever, YET.
One of my childhood dreams is to write, I suppose in a way I am finally living one of my dreams. Not as I envision it, but I am not giving up on all the dreams.
However, God’s timing always.
What was your childhood dreams? More important though…
WHAT IS GOD’S DREAMS FOR YOU?
Have you asked him yet?
Pray and ask God to place His dreams for you, in you.
Great books to read to help you:
The Dreamgiver - Bruce Wilkonson
The Purpose Driven Life - Rick Warren
And if you are so lucky to hear a Dream Building Seminar of Louwerens Swanepoel.
I know it is tough times for many people now, and it’s difficult to stay positive, difficult to keep on trusting in God, let alone believe in your dreams again.
I wish I could make it easier for everyone, but trust me, practice to SMILE and stay positive!
If you are sad and force yourself to smile, then that smile from your face will move to your brain and heart and you will become more happy.
SO…. DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY!
Everything will work out for the best, for those who believe. Rom. 8:28
Start believing with a smile!
You can do it!
I don’t want to stop writing or sharing with all sincerity in loving caring.
But, I must go back to reality and real life.
If you are still reading till the end, WELL DONE!!! If you are a millennium or GenX and still reading up to here, SUPER WELL DONE!
Lots of love, peace and blessings.
Daisy
PS:
As always, excuse the mistakes. I have OCD, but I am not a perfectionist..
Still a work in progress. (Always & Forever)
Please contact me with any advice on how to improve. :) )
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DISCLAIMER:
These are my thoughts based on the story and testimonies of my life story, to whom I give God all the glory for. I respect people of all walks of life and all religions. However, I choose to believe and stay grounded in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
Be encouraged in difficult times by this Holy Spirit aligned message from pastor Wynand.
Nog meer bemoediging deur ander Blogger of is dit nou Bloggeres?
Iemand na wie ek baie opkyk en wat vir my geweldige inspirasie is:
The first blog entries I send to be added on my brand new blog, was done by lovely Helette of The Sunshine Lab, who together with Petroné, helped me to finally set up and start the blog.
Very stylish, and I wish I can copy her beautiful style, but at the moment, in this season of my life, I am embracing my uniqueness.
To be continued…..
