Very Welcome Farm Floods & A Quick Update!

This awesome photo of our farm road was taken from outside my bedroom window on the morning that I was due to go back to Polokwane on January the 9th. I was due to start work on the 10th. We were seriously debating at to whether we should attempt driving through all this water. However, I had received word that my fridge in my flat had packed up. We had no choice but to navigate our way through the water and get to Polokwane in time for me to purchase and have a new fridge/freezer delivered before Game closed at 1pm . Though our drive from the farm through to Tzaneen was a real challenge, as all the bridges were flooded, we made it! We were quite amazed at how dry the roads were on the other side of Tzaneen and by God's grace, we made it to Polokwane in time to get a new fridge! The expense was rather "ouch" but thankfully, the Lord had graciously provided for this financially.

Our first two days back at work were record breaking. We banked over 1 million Rand in 2 days! We worked 12 hours for two days. Though very hectic, by God's grace, everything went relatively smoothly.

Unfortunately, the school has blocked access to all blogs so I am not able to do any posts. However, Liz has kindly given me her old dongle and once we have it activated, I will be able to once again, keep my blog up to date.

Really hard to think that we are already in the month of April, frightening to think how time flies. Much has happened in these past 4 months, unfortunately not all good. I lost my dear Tigger in February though even in this loss, God showed His amazing love. I was surrounded by the love of very close friends. Bev and Martin spent the whole of Friday with me. Liz and Martin accompanied me to the vet, very kindly buried Tigger in the Kents beautiful garden for me and then Martin cooked a delicious pasta for the three of us. I have been staying with Liz in the Kents old house since. The company has been wonderful and I have had the privelige of studying with Liz for her exams.

About a month ago I enjoyed a very short visit with the Thompsons and got to meet precious little Eden!

Hard to believe but once again, it is now school holidays! I am staying with the Wrens for this week before school starts again next week. As always, very well cared for in the Wrens home. During the school holidays, I continue working for the Brokers 4 hours a day doing basic admin work and really enjoying it.

Christmas Carols at CBC

Normally over December, I am not around to experience Christmas Carols at Christ Baptist Church! Because of my new part time job, I am still here in Polokwane! I stayed with Shirley and Seth for a week and the last ten days with Chris & Bev. I leave for home on Thursday!

I have really missed my visit with Glen & Antje this year! So far, I am enjoying my holiday job and am praying that new doors

will open as a result of this!

This last Sunday, I experienced my first Christmas Carol Service at CBC in the 12 years that I have been part of the church and really enjoyed it!

Rob and his worship team led us!

I know this is not a good shot but I think it is rather effective, considering the occasion!

All the children were called up to the front with their candles and they sang a carol for us. Was very sweet!

Tigers in Africa! Seriaas!!!

With a little help from Kea, Liz managed to organise a surprise visit for the two of us to the Ranch were they now have five 1 month old tigers & one white lion cub

I was last here to see lion cubs a few years ago with Brendon & Belinda!

This same lion had very quietly made his way right up to the fence where I was standing. We were amazed by how he seemed to have picked out the weakest of the group of visitors!

However on this visit, he was too occupied with his rack of horse ribs to show any interest in me!

We loved watching these two cheetah cubs playing soccer, though we were not able to go in and handle them!
Playing just like kittens!


On our game drive we actually watched a lioness climb this tree, it was quite amazing!
Perfect Christmas tree Decoration!!!
About to leave for the game drive and very excited about being with the cubs...

Not many can say that they have been chewed by a tiger and lived to tell the tale!!!
In my Element

Covered in Tiger!

There were two white little ones

Liz and I had a BALL

Thank you SO VERY much Liz, what a DREAM come true!

You are an amazing friend!!!

Shirley's 50th Birthday Party

Although it is Shirley's birthday today, we had her celebration tea on the 4th of Dec before people started leaving for their holidays.

When I asked Seth to take some photo's for me, he asked me if he had to "shake alot" or switch the "shake" off. What a good laugh! I then made him take a snap of himself!

We had the tea at the Farmyard!

Sheri is getting married on the 8th of January! Her fiancè is a really nice guy!

A good time was had by all!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIRLEY!

Ladies Morning Out

This last Saturday was a full & exciting day for me! Firstly, I went to Hayley for a haircut and from there, Wendy, Leighton and Shannon picked me up and we went and enjoyed breakfast together at the Pavilion!

After breakfast, the four of us went shopping at Savannah. Though, for some strange reason poor Leighton and Shannon had a rough time with the guards concerning obtaining a wheelchair!

My Very own Christmas Tree

Sadly, Michelle and Lourens left for Pretoria last week and will be immigrating to Canada early next next year. They stayed in Malcolm and Jacqui's house, which is not far from the school! Last Wednesday afternoon, I went to visit Michelle in my electric chair and spent the afternoon with her.
I sat with her while she sorted though some stuff! I happily ended up relieving her of their Christmas tree!

I was so excited about the tree that Michelle went out that very afternoon and bought me some lights and beautiful decorations! I had
such fun decorating the tree!

Thank you so much Michelle and Lourens! I will think of you guys every time I enjoy the tree!

A Very Patient Tigger

Little Anica, Marius and Astrella came to visit the other week!
Anica had a ball with Tigs and I was amazed at how his just patiently lay there and let her play with him

Eyeballing each other!

"You WILL come with me, pussy"