tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post2261539412332290578..comments2024-03-25T20:18:21.478-05:00Comments on Diary of a Stay at Home Mom: Reconnecting - Part 13.....the end of the trip!Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-9327459973345119382010-03-01T21:58:36.594-06:002010-03-01T21:58:36.594-06:00Sandra,
This is Donald from Bumbo International in...Sandra,<br />This is Donald from Bumbo International in South Africa.<br />I do not believe I came across your site by accident. I took the time to peruse some of your adventures and just thought of sharing something for your and your followers and all those who visit you. Perhaps you have read the words of Desiderata before but if not its good to digest these beautiful words.<br />Here we go:<br /> <br />DESIDERATA<br /><br />Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, <br />and remember what peace there may be in silence. <br /><br />As far as possible, without surrender, <br />be on good terms with all persons. <br />Speak your truth quietly and clearly; <br />and listen to others, <br />even to the dull and the ignorant; <br />they too have their story. <br />Avoid loud and aggressive persons; <br />they are vexatious to the spirit. <br /><br />If you compare yourself with others, <br />you may become vain or bitter, <br />for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. <br />Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. <br />Keep interested in your own career, however humble; <br />it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. <br /><br />Exercise caution in your business affairs, <br />for the world is full of trickery. <br />But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; <br />many persons strive for high ideals, <br />and everywhere life is full of heroism. <br />Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. <br />Neither be cynical about love, <br />for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, <br />it is as perennial as the grass. <br /><br />Take kindly the counsel of the years, <br />gracefully surrendering the things of youth. <br />Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. <br />But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. <br />Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. <br /><br />Beyond a wholesome discipline, <br />be gentle with yourself. <br />You are a child of the universe <br />no less than the trees and the stars; <br />you have a right to be here. <br />And whether or not it is clear to you, <br />no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. <br /><br />Therefore be at peace with God, <br />whatever you conceive Him to be. <br />And whatever your labors and aspirations, <br />in the noisy confusion of life, <br />keep peace in your soul. <br /><br /><br />With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, <br />it is still a beautiful world. <br />Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.<br /><br />You can visit us here: http://www.bumbo.co.zaDonald Pillaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16835651142129043531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-6826651856258199702008-08-02T15:44:00.000-05:002008-08-02T15:44:00.000-05:00I wonder why we say "good" bye when we are leaving...I wonder why we say "good" bye when we are leaving a place and people we love? Perhaps it is because the good is rolled up in the memories and love we take with us; and is part of the belief in the future good-times which we can look forward to.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing these wonderful days and extraordinary pictures. <BR/><BR/>Glad you are back home safe and sound...your life here is so enriched by this South African Journey of the heart May you be able to return next year.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to your at-home blogging...you always have so many things going on!<BR/><BR/>Sending Smiles.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14584744403425323128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-52511228853341937012008-08-02T06:41:00.000-05:002008-08-02T06:41:00.000-05:00Beautiful pics! I know it was hard for you to leav...Beautiful pics! I know it was hard for you to leave! Sending big hugs your way!!! :)Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118653637763160580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-63738013347845791302008-08-01T17:00:00.000-05:002008-08-01T17:00:00.000-05:00Sandra, the way you described the final goodbyes.....Sandra, the way you described the final goodbyes...oh my...just heartbreaking....I wish you could all be closer together......<BR/><BR/>I really do hope you can go back next year...do not let another ten years go by between visits...<BR/><BR/>The children crying on your neck really brings the point home....<BR/><BR/>I hope you had a comfortable flight...Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810442216887536113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-14090382479711208802008-08-01T09:33:00.000-05:002008-08-01T09:33:00.000-05:00I can't imagine how hard it would be to say goodby...I can't imagine how hard it would be to say goodbye. I just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed the pictures and descriptions of your trip home Sandra. Thank you for sharing them with us!<BR/><BR/>Hope you have a wonderful day :)Stacy at Exceedingly Mundanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10193142015462051142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-75391030736774920632008-08-01T09:07:00.000-05:002008-08-01T09:07:00.000-05:00Bittersweet moment. It is always difficult to say...Bittersweet moment. It is always difficult to say "good-bye". But you, Curt, Jasmine and Nicholas have wonderful memories of your trip and that is extremely important.<BR/><BR/>Hugs, <BR/> EdenSteve and Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191313179708331317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-91287859257743926812008-08-01T07:30:00.000-05:002008-08-01T07:30:00.000-05:00How hard to say "goodbye", but you have brought ba...How hard to say "goodbye", but you have brought back so much with you, pictures, closeness, memories, love and so much in life that is to be great full. Looks like such a wonderful adventure for your family Sandra!! And what an opportunity to go to S. Africa. I am so happy for all that you were able to travel and take this meaningful trip!!<BR/><BR/>Wonderful Pictures!!!<BR/><BR/>Love, JeanneneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-32642983489868229332008-07-31T22:26:00.000-05:002008-07-31T22:26:00.000-05:00I can relate, it is always hard when we leave fami...I can relate, it is always hard when we leave family, and we see them at least once a year. But I am torn, I like to get back to my house and bed and routine... definitely bittersweet.<BR/>ToniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-28825056074264524032008-07-31T20:54:00.000-05:002008-07-31T20:54:00.000-05:00At least they'll have the memories and something r...At least they'll have the memories and something really special to look forward too - reconnecting the next time. This was a great series of posts Sandra.threesidesofcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680623585443980958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-21384708045397985902008-07-31T20:34:00.000-05:002008-07-31T20:34:00.000-05:00It's sad to see the end of your trip, but the memo...It's sad to see the end of your trip, but the memories will last a lifetime! I love you pictures from the plane. You always do a good job with the camera.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-21569772646895878672008-07-31T20:21:00.000-05:002008-07-31T20:21:00.000-05:00How bittersweet for all of you,Good that you're be...How bittersweet for all of you,Good that you're be able to go back next year.I imagine that your Grandma was very happy to have all her grandchildren and great grandchildren all around her.I've just loved seeing all the pictures of Johannesberg.Thank you for taking all of us loyal blog readers along. Big hugs.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18103446089299198799noreply@blogger.com