Time ..... Friend or Foe

I am sitting here and wondering about a small little thing… well it is actually something big….TIME!!!!!

Yes I know the saying time flies when you are having fun. But do we really want time to fly? Just look at the last date of my blog August 2013… What happened 2014 just went by in a flash, and now we are already in December 2015!!!

To me time is not my friend right now. It is December holidays and I have so much to do and so little time to do it all in. December is my time to spring clean the house, as that is about the only time I can get to spring clean!!! And then I have my school work that I want to complete and get ready for my Grade 1’s next year ( jip a whole 4 at the moment).  I want to spend time with my hubby and daughter.  Christmas we are going to Welkom to spend time with my mom. Now this is one Christmas that is going to be tough. (more about that later).

And ofcourse I want to blog more, I am busying with the 40 Day Love Dare from the movie Fireproof, and there is so many things that I want to share because we can learn so much and apply it to our daily lives.  You see I still want to do one thing and that is to make a big difference, or maybe just a small difference in someones life.  And that is the main reason why I started this blog with the name, A moment in time with a guardian angel. 

Well my daily life chores are calling me right now.  I will return and continue writing.  This is a blog from my heart.  I will share things that happen to me, things that I do and ofcourse my favourite recipes and books that I read.  I hope that you will enjoy this journey with me.  I can not promise that I will blog more often, but I will try my best this time to blog more often.

Love Always

C

FRIENDS

FRIENDS

Sitting here, I am thinking about friends,  you know that we all need friends, in all shapes and sizes.  Some friends hurt you, but you know they don't mean it, others just lost there way.  But each friend that you have in your life time, are friends that you need on that moment to make you stronger.  And of course with out friends life can be very dull.

I am sitting here thinking of my special friends that make up my most amazing bouquet of flowers.

Ooooo I need to go way back, I need to go back to Sub A(Grade 1), Aurora Primary School.  Now there I discovered my very first true friend.  I remember walking into my Sub A class, and the teacher kept asking me what is my name, I told her I am Ms Spurr, because she kept giving me her surname (and trust me I can't remember her surname)  She told me that she is Ms Lillian, and I replied with a smile, I am Chantelle.  I got to my chair and across me sat this girl with the biggest smile.  Her name was Elizabeth-Ann, but everyone called her Lizanne.  Guess what, we smiled and from day one, we become friends.

We shared lunch together, our favourite was when my mom would but biltong into my lunch box.  And with a naughty look I would always say - I have "billy-billy-biltong"  We were like sisters in primary school, did almost everything together, the day her parents had to move, I cried my eyes out.  Now I was alone.  No friend, no sister.  But we wrote to each other every week.  And even now we can just pick up the Blackberry and BBM each other as if no time has passed.  This is one friendship that has stood the test of time.

Going to Welkom High was a great deal to us at that stage of our lives, you are going to high school.  We were scared of the matric's, because you know you have two weeks of being a slave.  But that made us part of the school.  We had to wear our school uniform inside out and the wrong way around.  And we would have a board stating what is our name and our favourite nursery rhyme.  And you would try your best not to be seen by a matric, because you would be stopped and asked to recite your nursery rhyme.

Strange High school was a totally different scene, you had friends but it was always in a group, and at times, I felt that I never really could find the crowd that was like me, so I just drifted - till Std 8!! Michelle White and Mandy Whittle, now I got into that friendship circle pretty quickly and we had a lot of fun. 

Matric!!! Now that was a year of fun and heart ache.  Here I met up with a very special friend I also had in primary school - Natalie Hosmer.  Now that is a girl who knows how to have fun!!!!  She wore orange and black to her matric farewell, a very different dress that all of us.  She was the one who I would call if I need to be banged up.  I would never forget the accident I had with my scooter, we went to town to get her sister something for the baby, and I was on my way home and my scooter went sliding out from under me!! Of course I was nicely bruised and somehow I managed to crack my ankle.  When I got home she is the first one I phone!!  And guess what this accident happens 6 weeks before the matric farewell!!!  I had to have a plaster cast on my leg!! Eish how stupid could on be!!!

Nats!!! Attending her wedding with my Casper(he was my boyfriend at the time) I caught her flowers and she said I was next.  I just laughed, Cassie and myself where just starting to date, we had no wedding plans!!  Well needless to say, we got married in September of 1996, and guess who helped with the wedding, jip it was Nats!!  With the Kitchen tea, she even helped my dad to push me into the swimming pool!!! it was freezing that August afternoon!!!!

Even now even though I am sitting here in Sundra, we can bbm each other and catch up, and chat!!!

Elna Stassen, what can I say about this wonderful friend.  We met at my daughters playgroup in Riebeeckstad - Sonstraal Speelgroepie, in 2004.  She has 2 boys, and together with my daughter they played so nicely, and we became friends instantly.  When my hubby had to move here to Springs in 2009, she was the one I could go to and talk to, and have coffee and blow off steam.  She has been an amazing friend to me ever since.  Yes we don't get a chance to talk to each other that often, but when we do, we can chat!!

2009 - Adele Briel!!!! Now what can I say about this crazy but wonderful woman, you really got to know her, to understand her mind.  I was always ready for a coffee for her, and she was ready with a coffee for me when I needed to cry about something or if I was missing my mom.  Adele was there for me, when my hubby went in for his op, when the doctors discovered Breast Cancer.  She was the one who would look after my daughter when hubby was not feeling well.  A real true friend here in Gauteng. 

2010 - Rita Duvenhage!!! She opened up her home to us so that we could find our own plot.  We would laugh together, talk till early morning.  I loved her fireplace in the lounge, now that was the best place to be in the winter, putting wood onto it was the best.  I really love playing with fire - hahahahha.  Her daughter and my daughter love playing together.  I can even remember that in the beginning of this year 2013 we went to Leeupoort.  Oooo now that is a haven hidden away!! So peaceful and wonderful.  And even now I can pick up the phone and we can whats app each other.

2011 - Trudie Smith!!!!! Another awesome friend.  Another friend who loves coffee!! It seems like all my friends love coffee :)  What can I say about this friend, I know that she is an wonderful person.

And along the road there are so many friends, that make up my bouquet. Colleen Krumm, Jo-Anne Strauss, Nadine Heasman, Tanya Cilliers, Maureen, Sharon, Selmarie, Diana, Karen, Marti, Marie  So many friends and each one has made a difference in my life. 

I know that I am not perfect and I have messed up some of the friendships, that there are now big cracks in them, but each friendship has made me grow and love even more.

To each and every friend.  I love the difference you have made in my life.

Love always
C

Life!!!!

Life!!!!

I know it has been such a long time since I have sat down and wrote, but today, I really feel I need to write!!

Why can't life be as easy as it was when we were kids, just running free and being ourselves?  We had unconditional love from our parents.  We had the most amazing friends, friends who believed in you, and no matter what happened always stayed at your side, no matter what, they would not believe anybody talking nonsense about you.  Then you grow up, and life deals you the biggest slap ever!!!! Such a slap that you just feel useless!!

The Year 2012 and 2013 have been the most trying years of my life, I really don't know about you guys, but it just does not seem to get any better.  Being away from my mom and dad, is really difficult for me.  I miss them so much, at times I wish we could get a job in Welkom and move back.  Back to a place where I know I am safe, a place where life is not as complicated as here in Gauteng. 

We have been here now for 4 years, and you know what if you are not born here, you are an outsider!! The people here think so little of you.  They think - "Ag what, they come from Welkom, what do they know?"

My hubby has had the most difficult and trying times in his life, it is as if the tests of life just get worse.  He has been without a job now for a year, and it seems no matter what he tries, nothing succeeds. And things just seem to get worse.  We try our best to carry on and move on, but I can't anymore, I need my Parents, this hurt we are feeling right now, is really not worth it.  One is sooo safe at home, that safe haven that only parents can give is absolutely amazing.  I can't describe it, my parents are the most loving parents I know - but then again every child should be able to say so.

And maybe our biggest mistake, us Free Staters, Welkomiete, we trust to easily!! We believe only the good in people! And all we want to do is help, and be friends.  I am the type of person who trusts to easily and loves making friends, and of course try to make a difference in lives.

One thing I love and that is teaching computer classes to my primary school kids.  As you all know I am involved at a Primary school here in Springs. And seeing the kids learn and grow is sooo amazing.  Those kids give my life extra meaning!! My hubby and daughter complete my life, but the kids at school, are the added bonus, the added smiles to my face, the added grey hair to my head, and sometimes that headache that no-one wants.  But I love teaching and I love the school and everyone there.

Just wish that life would be different at times! But what ever happens everything in life makes us strong.

Love Always
C

At the Feet of the Cross

Sitting here and just enjoying this day, I have such a urge to share and just be here.

I know most of you must be wondering where have I been lately.  Well to be honest, I have been so busy that I have not even made time for myself!!  And I have decided that must stop.  I started blogging for a reason and that is to make a difference in someone's life and I would like to do just that!!

So if you are reading this, sit back and enjoy!!

I know that the Lord is going to use me in amazing ways to make a difference in peoples lives and I believe it is going to start soon.


Now you must be sitting there wondering how am I going to do that.  Well I have decided to start a Care group at school.  I don't know if you had this at school, but I remember in primary school, we use to have "Candy Stripes Girls"  and they use to go out into the community and make a difference.  Well JAG want us to start Boy and Girl club at school.  And I have given it alot of thought and I really want to make a difference in my community and get the children involved so that they can see how lucky they are.  I know that I will get it right.  I am going to be using Grade 5 and Grade 6 children and we are going to make a change in someones life in Springs.

I am thinking of going to the SPCA, Old age homes, hospitals, etc.  So guys I need prayer so that this can work.  Will be sending out letters next week so that I can see which parents are going to give permission so that their children can be involved.

I want to make this world a better place, as the Lord has blessed me with a wonderful, loving and caring Husband.  He has blessed me with the most amazing angel of a daughter, then he has given me this career at Strubenvale Primary School in Springs, and I believe He planted me there for a reason so I am going to grow and flower.  And let the sweet aroma of my faith change someones life.

May the Lord really bless each person reading this.  Remember the Lord created this world for us to go out there and make a difference, so go out and make your difference for HIM and only HIM, and you will see you will feel good about yourself

Hoping to hear from you guys as will.

Enjoy and loads of love till next time
C

Walk down Memory Lane - Part 1

One has so many trips down memory lane, I want to share my memories with you.  Hope you are ready to get to know me better as I share my memories with you.

My best and favourite memory is meeting the man of dreams.  My husband is send from heaven for me.  He completes me.  Let me tell you how I met this stunning man of mine!!!

16 years ago on a Friday night my brother and his friends where chatting to friends on the CB radio.  My boet decided to leave and go out with his friends and I did not feel like going anywhere, so I sat down in front of the CB radio and decided to talk whoever was "on-line" and behold the man of my dreams was also "on-line" and we chatted for 3 hours solid.  We have never seen each other but we talked about everything and anything!!  It was the best Friday evening I had in a long time.  We met the Saturday night, we went for milkshake at Lantern Roadhouse in Welkom.  And again we just spoke about everything and anything. 

That was the begin of something wonderful!!!  We got married on the 7th September 1996!!

And even now we can sit and chat about anything and laugh at life.

The Lord has really blessed me with a wonderful husband.

I can't wait to tell you the rest, but for now this is just the starter!!

Chat soon.

Enjoy

Love Always
c

A new Challenge!!

Wow!!! This is something new, but totally amazing.  I have always just want to sit down and write.  And now I have decided it is now or never.  So here I am sitting here in the Dining Room, the whole house is quiet everyone in bed!!  Not even the crickets are awake tonite, total peace and quiet.

Well what can I tell you about myself, and how can I convince you to read my blog and to encourage your friends to follow me. 

I am the friend that encourages you, I am the one who tells you that you are the best no matter what others say!! I am the friend that will always go out of her way to help you.  I am your Guardian Angel!!

I am a very lucky woman, I have been married now for almost 16 years and I could not of asked for a better husband.  I am blessed with an angel of a daughter, she is almost 9 years old!!  The last 3 years of my life have been challenging but the best time in my life as I have grown so much as a person, I still can not believe that I have discovered the real me after so many years!!!

And here I am today!! And I am going to encourage you all to do your best no matter what.  Please join me on this new and exciting journey.

Love

C