ImproVacation

Every vacation plan we made this year refused to happen.

We had planned to go to South Africa and I was really looking forward to it cos my sister and her husband were going to meet up with us there, but thanks to our time share and the S.A. embassy, no joy. They got there today and it's taking all the willpower I have not to be sad.

I really really needed a break, especially after 11 weeks of being in zombie mode when The Hubs was out of town, so I asked his cousin if she could have the munchkins sleepover at hers for one night. She offered to take them for two and I was so excited, our bags were packed by Tuesday morning, even though we were not scheduled to leave till Wednesday.

Unfortunately, she cancelled on Tuesday night. There was a stomach bug going around and they weren't feeling well. I was so disappointed, I switched to I-want-to-move-back-home-mode. All I wanted was to wake up in a room that wasn't mine and not have to think about the kids for 48 hours.

The Hubs offered to stay back and let me go for the two days, but I declined. The holiday I had planned in my head included having lots and lots of bedroom activity, so going without him was out of the question. Sad sad sad. Until he came up with the improvised vacation idea, which I have named ImproVacation :D. We're home, the kids too, but I'm on holiday. I'm being spoiled silly and I love it. I could get used to this. It's been a lot of fun. My super hero came to the rescue :D:D:D

Day 1: Mediterranean buffet. At the restaurant The Hubs kept commenting on the interior... Columns, beams, stuff architects talk about... All I could think of was the food. Baked fish, kebab... *deep sigh*....  Thinking about all that food is making me hungry. I'm off to grab something to eat and I'll be back to tell you about day 2.


After the movie. We saw Total Recall and loved it !

What can I get for a rib?

This cracked me up and I thought I'd share it with you.

One day, Adam was feeling lonely. 

God: Adam, you need a partner. To take care of you, cook for you, bear you children, never argue with you or nag, she'll agree with every decision you make and when you disagree, she'll be the first to say she's wrong. 

Adam: what will this cost me? 

God: an arm an a leg.

 Adam: What can I get for a rib? 

The rest is history... 

WOW!!

WOW!!

What if he's attracted to someone else?

Yay!!

I did my first video today and I am sooooo excited :D :D :D

What do you think about this statement?

"A good woman isn't concerned with her man's friends of the opposite sex and a good man doesn't give her reason to be."

Someone tweeted this and I didn't agree. This led to an interesting debate and at the end, Joy asked me what I would do if my "Boobokins",  as my husband is fondly called, was attracted to another woman?

I promised her a blogpost that answers that question and then I thought, how about a video? I have been meaning to do one for a while, but between procrastination, not knowing what an appropriate topic would be, and not knowing how to work the video thing, it never happened, well, until today.

I tried and tried to keep the video short, just so you wouldn't get bored. I didn't cover everything I would've liked to say and I would be glad to throw more light if you have any questions.

Please share your thoughts...
xxx

Simple. Err... Not so simple

5 steps to becoming great.

10 keys to achieving your dreams.

3 things you must do to be happy.

We are bombarded with so much information, yet not much is changing. We keep going round in circles.

Stop.
Think.
What's the point of all this learning with no doing. It's time to act on what we are learning.

"Fear God. Do what He tells you." 

Simple. Err... Not so simple, but you catch my drift ;o)

Loving the unlovable. Tall order.

This scripture has been on my mind all day.

 I like the way The Message Version puts it.

I have been thinking about the implications of living like Jesus instructs us to in this scripture and I can see that I have a looooooong way to go. Can I really live like this? Steady loving people who hurt me? I wish I could confidently say yes, but...

What Jesus is asking of us goes against our human nature. It's a tall order. Thankfully, He has promised to help us as we walk with Him. I'm taking this challenge and asking for His help. Wanna come along?

TEARJERKERS

Sappy. 

That's me. It doesn't take a lot to get me teary eyed and now that I can blog on the go, I'll share my TEARJERKERS, as I call them, with you. 

SECRET MILLIONAIRE.

I can't watch this show without crying. Every week, a millionaire leaves his comfy life and goes undercover to an impoverished area, working with organizations that help disadvantaged people. Pretending to be filming a documentary on volunteering, he works with them for a week, at the end of which he reveals his identity and writes them a check. Touching stuff. 

Today's millionaire, Jeff, goes just 30mins away from his opulent side of town to run-down San Anantonio, Texas. He volunteers with Team Ability, a learning center that teaches parents the skills they need to help their children with profound disabilities. Orlando, a 13 year old who suffers from Cerebral Palsy is one of their patients. His mum is such a positive person, describing her son as "a blessing", she said "I feel God doesn't give us more than we can handle and I believe He gave him to me for a reason". Tearing up, she said "I couldn't ask for more, caring for Him is rewarding" 

Wow!! 

What a positive outlook to life. Jeff, the millionaire, was in tears. He said "God's placed something in her that is not in me." Watching her being so grateful, even with a child that's wheelchair bound who needs round the clock care, I'm reminded that I have a lot to learn from her and lots to be thankful for. They went to their home to deliver a home made learning center and the look on the boy's face... Wow!! Orlando's dad, Ross, who had never been to any of his therapy sessions cos he has to work long hours, broke down in tears. Tough guy.

He gave Team Ability $40,000. Now they can help so many more low-income high-need families. He also gave this group that teaches boxing to help kids build their self esteem and keep them off the streets $35,000. He gave Habitat for Safe Seniors, a group that helps provide groceries for older people $85,000! See tears on tears on tears.. There wasn't a single dry eye.

Being able to help others, especially when they can't give you anything back has to be the bestest feeling ever. You might not be able to pay them back, but how about we all decide to pay it forward?

So, Has anyone ever helped you like this? Wanna share?

UPDATE
You can watch this episode on the ABC website here