5 Things I am Thankful For
Winter in the Western Cape is a time of howling gale force winds: downpours of rain for days at a time; chilly temperatures; colds and flu. In fact I couldn't think of a better time to grumble about things... except that I am constantly reminded of how fortunate I am in comparison to so many. The roof over our heads has not blown away (yet). Our walls are made from brick, not cardboard. We have a properly fitted indoor fire, which is safe to use. Our clothes are washed and spun in a washing machine not cleaned by hand in a bucket. We have electricity and hot running water to shower in at night.