PegLegs and Me

This is not going to be a lengthy piece. This is just me sharing something special with you. How often in life do you find something really worth saving, or sharing for that matter? Out of all the stuff we gather through the years, so much is often tossed out after some time because it has lost its significance or value.  Yesterday, it was Mother's Day here is South Africa and this year my birthday fell on the same day. Not that I care to be reminded that I'm getting older, but it's still nice to receive all those messages and calls and lovely birthday wishes from near and far.  For me, this birthday was pretty dreary. We live in the Western Cape and our winter arrived much earlier and with a vengeance. Strong winds, heavy rain and in certain places flooding and destruction. I don't mind rain, occasionally, but our winters are so unpleasant. Even after living here for more than 27 years, in this beautiful part of our country, it still gets to me.  However, it wasn't...

  We all have a hero and a role model, and yes, they're not the same thing.  According to the Oxford dictionary, a hero is:  A person admired for courage, outstanding achievements and noble qualities. A role model is:  Someone who's behaviour, example or success is emulated by others, and many adopt the positive traits and behaviour of a role model. As I said, we all have a role model and hero, but mine are one and the same being - an AMAZING, SPOTLESS, BEAUTIFUL, MAJESTIC being - my wife! I admire her for her courage - whatever life throws at her, she won't back down or lose her focus.  Her persistence and perseverance is next level, and she will finish whatever she starts.  Her outstanding achievements are too many to name.  Her respect and politeness are well known in all her doings, with the pleasant aroma of her noble qualities. There are many who try to follow her exemplary life, but alas, there is only one YOU! Whether engaging with the fortun...