Twas the day after Christmas....

This year I had a wonderful, relaxing Christmas day. I woke up early and called all my family and friends in South Africa and around the world- It is always nice to speak to people on Christmas, everyone is so happy - the sun was shining in both Denver and South Africa (not the same temperature though!).

Had a good hour long laugh and talk with the various people who are a very close part of my heart.

I then went on a gift run, dropping off all my wrapped gifts. I decided to make a traditional South African meal which we enjoyed, chatted with wine and 80's (oh yes) music. And we also hopped over to see a movie.

My experience of the USA is so limited compared to the experience of growing up in South Africa, but what my life experience here lacks in breadth, I feel it makes up for in length - the heights to which my soul has soared and has joined together with this land. My life here is no less unsual than my life in South Africa, though so far from the same.

In South Africa, I lived a life of luxury, I lived in a prestige part of town in a gorgeous little house, I had everything, great job, security, a nice little nest in the world.

Here, I currently am in between living spaces, not sure from one day to the next where I will be or what my life will be. It is a strange feeling.

But I have come to realize something very important throughout my life:

"When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll...
whatever my lot..
thou has taught me to say...
it is well.. it is well with my soul..."

Peace is not a sense that everything is calm. It's a faith, a trust that through it all... all will be well..

Have a wonderful Christmas season.... what a joyous time to reflect and connect with yourself, your family and the things you believe in.

:-)