Clay therapy

We've had some trouble with our home internet connection this week - so apologies for the lack of updates and info over the last few days.


On Monday a group of us went through to the Clay Cafe in Hout Bay where we spent the morning chatting over coffee while painting our chosen clay items. It really was such an enjoyable morning and made us realise how important it is to take time out every now and then just to get away and have some fun together. Because this walk with Nix is so intense, it really was therapy! Thank you so much Loren for organising it. Below is a pic of us with our creations, which still need to be fired when the true colours will develop. So they look rather uninspiring in this pic (maybe I should include an "after pic" when they are done!). In this photo are: Nikki, Tania, Loren, Eve and Natalie




Yesterday was Nikki & Adrian's 9th wedding anniversary and they went out to dinner to celebrate. Adrian spoiled Nix with a beautiful eternity ring which she absolutely loves!


Nikki has been feeling better the last few days, apart from some nausea following the rich food last night at the Food Barn (she has been following a very strict diet of mostly raw veg, fruit, nuts and grilled fish or chicken over the past few months but decided to abandon that ship last night - with good reason) She said that the food was so delicious, it was worth it!


Nikki met with her rheumatologist again today and after her consultation, he sent her for more x-rays. She was pretty exhausted after the afternoon at the hospital so I still need to chat to her to get the news on the appointment and the latest news from Dr G.


Other than that, the week has flown past in a haze of year end functions and school activities. The end of the year is in full view now!


This scripture is just beautiful. It is only God who can give us true hope, joy and peace and it is amazing to be able to tap into those gifts and experience His hope, joy and peace on a daily basis:


Romans 15:13


"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."