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Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by Heidi.
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million-man.mp4I love the diverseness of our company!! It’s something we are all proud off. A few weeks ago our company joined the Million Man March in Pretoria. It was quiet the experience, for one there was only 5thousand people not a million, we also didn’t really march just gathered. But non-the less, I again had appreciation for our diversity not only in our company but also in our country. I’ll try to add a video clip you will see what I mean when you see Warren (National director SA) and tannie Helet (Our finance guru) toi toi together!! I love this country I hate the crime, poverty and corruption. But I will not give up on this wonderful
Posted on June 4th, 2008 by Heidi.
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The dreaded second year of my boy’s life has arrived, but it’s almost as if he’s already past the terrible two stage. Yes he is strong willed and bright and wants to push his will as much as he can, but he understands and I can reason with Him. It’s great actually!! Don’t we all want to know why no is no!! He turned two 11May; we had a wonderful birthday party. Dad and friends did a skit with 13thFloor costumes, Woemels the worm, Palaborwa Piesang(Banana) and oom Brommer (A cop fly). I think we enjoyed it more than the Kids.
The skit had a moral theme, about sharing and not taking what is not yours, it was wonderful. Which brings me back to terrible two’s, and kids finding they have a choice. Humans were given the gift of choice and it gives us power. Power to an extent, you might not have power over circumstances or other people but you have power over you. What you do to others and yourself, how to react to others, how you react to circumstances good or bad. So yes you don’t choose bad stuff to happen to you but you choose how you handle it. You take responsibility of your life no one else can. I’m not saying you won’t experience sadness, grief or hurt it’s inevitable BUT work through your hurt, that’s the power!! Be active in making things better by making the right choices!!
Fotos later!
Posted on May 8th, 2008 by Heidi.
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It’s a constant challenge for me to find my boundaries with people. You see being in ministry for 8 years ads to the conflict. Be self-sacrificing, give, share, all things Jesus teach us to do!! So where does boundaries fit in? You when do you start saying if I don’t take care of myself I’ll have nothing left to give! It’s easier in die secular scene you pay for what you want and that’s it! But we should always be able to give without getting back, receive with open arms what someone gives freely. But in the same way we should not exploit people, just because they are giving. (With giving I mean time, advice anything that takes from you.) Maybe if I had healthy boundaries this would not be a challenge for me. To be at a place where you are free to give but also free to ask back. An unforced rhythm of giving and receiving!! I’m not there yet!!
Posted on May 6th, 2008 by Heidi.
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Back at work today after week of rest. Today I felt invisible I often feel this way! Not just at work but everywhere. Why do we sometimes feel that life without us will not miss us!! I am reminded of Proverbs, I think, (maybe psalms) where grass is used as a metaphor for humans. Going, going gone!!
I hate days like these!! I so want my life to mean something - still I’m just grass!! I pray that God will use this grass in a significant way!!
Posted on April 22nd, 2008 by Heidi.
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Sorry for my spelling mistakes on previous blog. As you can see not one of my strengths. This strengths stuff is making me tick, having, Individualization, Ideation, Command, Strategic, Maximizer might explain why. I just love the fact that we are all different and can function so much better if we maximize ourselves by knowing our strengths. And our lives can also be so much more effective!!
It is unbelievable how accurate this test is. Most of our company member’s have done the test. I’ve seen how my colleges operate and I recognize their talents and strengths!
Gallop took a pole on top professionals in the world, the best pilots for example, thinking they must have the same strengths, but this was not the case. The only common factor was that these people were self aware, meaning they new their strengths and implemented them. Because knowing your strengths and using them comes natural, it is takes less effort, in fact it energizes you!!
Wow!!
Posted on April 1st, 2008 by Heidi.
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Often I have nothing to say not being a very verbal person! One of my strengths is ideation (www.strengthsfinder.com) if you want to read more. So I’m a person you thinks allot and have ideas about everything, but does not always say it, the reason being, it has to pass through all my other strengths before I say it or do it. Like individualization, will anybody want to hear it, isn’t it to personal, will it move people in a specific direction, strategic, will it have value and be effective? Will it maximize (maximize) anyone? By this time, I through allot of ideas out! Actually my coach did not brief me yet, so I don’t know if I’ve interpreted it correctly. But somehow this makes sense to me. I have nothing to say at times-that’s not now because I’ve said something now!!
Posted on March 31st, 2008 by Heidi.
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They grow so fast!! Ruard turns 2 in May!
Posted on March 26th, 2008 by Heidi.
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I find myself frequently in situations where I just cannot seem to apply truth! Simple example; I know not to worry because God is in control but I often worry, about finances, my boy, crime ex. Then there are times like this weekend, where I realized some things, which are basic truths for me, some people just don’t know, and to explain them seems impossible!!
It’s important to really understand how people think, where they come from when sharing truth, and to not expect them to grasp things, that took you some time to get, when you still find it hard to live them yourself. That brings me back to my point about applying truth; I believe that we should tolerate all people (it’s a biblical principal), but I sometimes find it just so hard, I can’t tolerate people who are conservative, racist or religious (not living out of relationship), but if I don’t tolerate them I do exactly what they do. (They don’t tolerate people who are different). I also find it difficult to have patience with people who are narrow-minded, and I absolutely hate it when people are unable to see beyond their small boundaries. Tolerate does not mean to agree or stay quiet about what you feel is wrong, but still love them and out of love share and live truth. Just basic truths. So often, no almost always, everything I do is all about me.
I think years of discouragement, hurt, and disappointment has made my heart as hard as rock. I’m disappointed in mankind and this world we live in, and I’m just so disappointed in myself, and yes I am disappointed in God sometimes because of the way the world works.
Surrender, die to self, basics I’ve known for years, so it means I must set aside the bad things this life has done to me and even the good, (because its not about me) and find God’s heart! How do I do that? I can’t!! Only he who loses his life for Christ finds life!
Truth! It’s just so hard!! O God please give me a heart of flesh again!!
Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Heidi.
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We found a home under market value in Villieria, it is old but well looked after and the space is amazing. It’s against Pierneef road witch is a very busy road and at times the traffic is hectic, but it’s our house!! Humans are very adaptable anyway in a few weeks time we won’t even notice!! And the horrible turquoise palisade fence we can paint and the very ugly blue and yellow windows we can in time change, and the ugly light fixture as well. It’s our house!! Ruard race he’s cycle up and down the corridor, and we feel like we are getting more exercise by just walking from the kitchen to the living room to the toilet.
God really did provide! When you’ve been in ministry for so long (8years) it sometimes feels like you sacrifice so much, especially if I compare myself to my peers the people I went to university with, concerning material assets. But when I look at what I gain spiritual wise and character wise I still feel it’s worth it!! And then God provides like He did!!
God always does; not always the way I want but I was never ashamed when I trusted Him!!!!
In it all we are trying to be wise and use our brains when making decisions, live on tight budgets ex, but always trusting and knowing God will provide in some way!!
