Today the plan was church. A quick coffee. Home. Today became church. Conversation with a friend I haven't seen in a while with some interesting information. Lunch with a friend. A drive with another friend to start a new chapter of life. Home. Unplanned. Unexpected. Lovely. The next few weeks will be planned. Some things … Continue reading 45/2021/4: Unplanned
Tag: death
2020: 43
19 November 43 = A prime number. Today, a funeral. Suicide. A young man. His friends came as one. Each of them told a story / stories about him at the gathering after the service. It was such a beautiful, heartwarming experience. I remembered his lovely, warm, playful spirit like he was there. Sadness was … Continue reading 2020: 43
2020: 51
11 November 17 + 17 + 17 = 5150 sleeps until New Year's eve ... the day before 2021 ... and the one thing we know for sure is that Covid 19 will still be around. I went for a walk with a friend today. It wasn't a long walk. I want to start somewhere. … Continue reading 2020: 51
2020: 78
15 October Today was a hard day. It felt a little weird, like I'm in the twilight zone. But it was also hard. I didn't get a job I was interviewed for.I told someone I loved them, because it was time for truth.One of my favourite Klopse uncles passed away. Second one in 4 months. … Continue reading 2020: 78
The 4:44 PM: Everything’s gonna be okay
17 Years ago today a voicemail was left on my phone to let me know that you died in a road accident with 8 fellow musicians, including your brother. I listened to the voicemail message on the tile floor of my then employer. This was followed by long conversations with friends who knew you and … Continue reading The 4:44 PM: Everything’s gonna be okay
The 4:44PM: The Leveller
Death and more death. Some from Covid 19 and some not. More people in my life (close and peripheral) has died from pre-existing conditions or other illnesses / happenings than of Covid 19. Perspective. Life is precious. Do I see it that way? Do I appreciate it that way? Do I forget it's preciousness? Do … Continue reading The 4:44PM: The Leveller
Day 17: 44 to 44 at 4:44
This week: Death and Life. I’ve had an interesting week. You? I started homeschooling one of my godchildren. A friend in quarantine. A friend’s nephew in hospital. A friend’s father died. I was almost in an accident and some heavy shock vibes thereafter. Loads of thoughts. Life. How short life is. How, even though the … Continue reading Day 17: 44 to 44 at 4:44
Day 6: 44 to 44 at 4:44
Loss Two monumental people of God passed away. Not from Covid-19. One was world renowned apologist, RZ - his teachings have, do still and will remain part of my education and edification. The other, a friend's sister, MAPvH. Unapologetic, strong, intellectual. Great company, awesome family, heart people. A groundbreaking female leader, a first woman in … Continue reading Day 6: 44 to 44 at 4:44
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