Travelling this journey called life

This week I lost 1.1 kg. I feel so motivated!  I now see the benefits of drinking more than 2 litres water per day.

I believe we are all voyagers travelling this journey called life. During our journey we meet lots of fellow voyagers. Some just pass us by while others touch our heart and leave memories that cannot fade. As I am coming to the end of this weight loss challenge I would like to acknowledge someone who has inspired me in so many ways.

Our first conversation was about our children and in that few minutes she taught me so much about loving your children unconditionally. She taught me how to allow my kids to live the life that makes them happy, even if society does not agree. It means allowing them to have the tattoos if that is what makes them happy. She has also taught me how important it is to have boundaries in place for your children.

She has shown me what it means to embrace life and living your identity and not being conformed to the roles of what is expected of a husband’s wife.  She has taught me that our past does not define us and that we have the ability to rise above our circumstances and live a life of abundance. She has taught me by example that living a healthy life contributes to your happiness.

She has taught me by her deeds what love and compassion entails. I remember talking to her when I felt like my entire world has ended. She taught me that it is okay to cry and that pain can sometimes be the catalyst that leads to empowerment. She continuously reminded me that my heart will keep beating even it is broken and that my feet will find the path to love again.

She has the ability to make people feel so special. I am so privileged to have her in my life.  I am sure Cal would fully agree with this description of you and is shouting from Heaven “Yes, that’s my mum”

So, today my prayers and thoughts are with you. I wish I knew what to say. I wish I could take the pain away but always remember you are an inspiration for many of us.

We cannot climb into another's pain

Nor imagine their distraught

That consumed their heart to make them wane

And leave them so overwrought,

But we can climb into God's arms

To ask Him ever to hold

Our dearly beloved safe in His arms

And into His heart, to closely enfold