Brewed. Matured & Bottled In Africa
"God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best...."
-Author unknown
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80’s, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease.
As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and asked him, “And you still go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?” He smiled as he patted my hand and said, “She doesn’t know me, but I still know who she is.”
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, “That is the kind of love I want in my life.” True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be. The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have. “Life isn’t about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.”
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Needless it is to say that South Africa is a celebrating country and that we find reasons to throw a good party. June 16 however, we commemorate, we commemorate not only the youth of '76 but everyone that has brought us this far. Yes, Philip is here but he will be gone, don't forget the day that has changed the face of South Africa. a luta Continua. We are a young, growing and victorious. This is our month, Happy Youth Month.
South Africa doesn't fail to keep it's fashion on tops and fresh to def. The South African T-shirt trend hit a high after the well known Ama kip kip brand hit stores a couple of years back. It then became quite evident that people would adopt the style and innovate it, however, what make your T-shirt so special from the one I can get at Edgars or Jay Jays? Originality of style. Thats what makes these brands Top of the Log, Top of the Blog. This week.
What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
Remember these words when we sing our different national anthems during the world cup month.Anything is possible through God. He has brought us this far.
On 9 June from 12h00, South African's were invited to come out of their offices and stand shoulder to shoulder with theirr fellow South Africans. Together they made a giant human chain that snaked around a block in Sandton and other cities around the country. One of them started in the northern region of Johannesburg and finished at the Southern Sun Grayston, in what was the ultimate send off for Bafana Bafana.
The 23-man squad supposedly traveled along the route from 13h00 to experience the support from all South Africans, ahead of the opening match on Friday.
Maponya Mall in Soweto was also a satellite point in which Bafana Bafana Fans could get together to create the man made chain in unison for our soccer team as they get ready to take on the world. Feel it, It's here. South African Missions around the world will be hosting opening ceremony parties in their different countries as they are there to represent the country.
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Migration and Hunger are the best of friends when it becomes an international affair.
Simply because the stereotype of moving into a country of foreign language, is that the food will probably be as hard to eat as it is to spaek. However, it doesn't have to be that hard, you just need to know your foods.
Pan: Your Spanish way of saying "bread". You'll never go hungry by asking for this and a glass of Agua natural in your typical bar or restaurante. This is a starter, starch and water can get you a long way, well at least until you can learn your foods.
Valencian paella: consists of white rice, green vegetables, meat (rabbit, chicken, duck), snails, beans and seasoning. Seafood paella replaces meat and snails with seafood and omits beans and green vegetables. Mixed paella is a free-style combination of meat, seafood, vegetables and sometimes beans.Many non-Spaniards perceive paella as Spain's national dish, a must have
Kota/BunnyChow: Kota, derived from Quarter of a loaf(original meal size per person) is a street culture fast food take away meal. A real must have. Its more flexible than an insurance policy, you choose your ingredients according to how much you are willing to pay. standard Kota: Fried chips, palony, atcha and cheese. R 4,50
Pap and wors: is not a stranger to the international market, my reintroduction of this awesome meal will not do it much justice. With eleven different cultures and racial groups in South Africa, we are surely united by at least to things, Pap n wors and Sports. The rest will come later.
It helps to know your meals.
