Warm summer greetings

14 July 13 Good day to all family and friends, I have had little chance to even look at the computer never mind writing letters. If I was not working I was outside! We have had 2 weeks of the most wonderful blissful summer weather reaching 32 in the sun and in the shade 29- I cannot describe the joy that is present in the mood of the people and off course in ourselves. To sleep with only a light sheet covering you early morning and not to wear a cardigan is out of this world! For the 1st time in many a year we are wearing summer clothes every day from morning till bedtime! Barry is dark and need a new passport-I do not have so much time in the sun as he as I have to sleep in the day while working at night! Least to say we are ever so thankful for our summer!!!! This is actually only a brief note to let you all know that we are well! Today being Sunday, the best day in my week –brought me to the organ this morning and it was a joy to praise the Lord that way! The garden looks good- in full bloom, the vegetables patch has started to produce potatoes and there are surely a few things that taste better than new potatoes freshly dug up, washed and boiled. The countryside is wonderfully green lush and beautiful-the farmers are cutting hay and every-one is very busy! With the hot weather there is also been an alarming amount of unnecessary drownings which leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. The debacle about the Abortion Law caused worldwide news- and the junior Minister for the State had to resign as minister as she voted against the law! Other than that the problem at the hospital is ongoing and the CEO has Thyroid cancer and his last blood test was not good and he refused radium treatment- His partner has become co-owner and that spells bad news. The grand children are beautiful, growing so fast and little Eli a darling laughing and gurgling aloud! 2 months old 2 days ago! The wild life consists now of Foxies, 2 black cats, a hedgehog and baby swallows that fledged on Tuesday We do think and keep Attie daily in our prayers and believe that complete recovery will be achieved with the Lord at his side. We think very specially of Hester and the children for strength and courage. There have been many birthdays and I fell far behind, May you all have a blessed year. Pauli, Mader, Esther, Sonja and Marietjie Murray a new SA lady we met. Thank you to all who wrote a letter, who send photos, those who gave advice and all the lovely emails! We do hope that all those who are not well will be feeling better, that those who are going to travel will be careful on the roads and never to let your guard down regarding safety. I greet you all with summer sun and blue skies Barry and Christina