Re-creation and Re-connecting

We're on holiday! It is a time for us to be re-created, renewed and replenished.

I had the privilege of doing my brother-in-law's wedding in Nelspruit on the 16th. He and his with Kathryn are out from the UK. It was a wonderful time to be reconnected with a wide range of family and friends! Living in Cape Town does mean that we are a little further away from cousins, aunts and uncles and friends from school. We had a great time at the wedding! Nelspruit is such a beautiful part of South Africa. I even had a chance to go for a great moutainbike ride in the hills between Nelspruit and Whiteriver. Richard and I rode together - great riding, great conversation and an all round blessing.

From Nelspruit we drove back to JHB for a few days with my mom. These visits with her are so precious. As one gets older you appreciate your family a lot more! Of course the kids love being with Nanna, and she spoils them (and us)! While we were in Gauteng we also went to visit our good friends Greg and Shirley and their kids Jade and Reece.

Greg and I have been friends and riding partners for a few years now - we've ridden two Wines2Whales races together and thousands of kilometers in the mountains around Cape Town. Greg and his family moved to the beautiful Pecanwood Estate at Hartbeespoort. Greg took a promotion at work which required their move from Cape Town. I already miss my riding buddy, but it was good to see them settled in their beautiful new home! We prayed together.

Now our family is gathering in the coastal town of Mtunzini - about 130km North of Durban. We arrived here last night and the rest of the extended clan will arrive at their various places during the remainder of the week. We're looking forward to spending Christmas together. I'm looking forward to some time with Megie, Courts and Liam. I also am looking forward to some time to read and pray (and ride my bike)!

A time to be re-created!

From here we will drive down the coast to spend a few days with our friends Graham and Lauren Power at Thesen Island in Knysna before heading back home to Cape Town!

I am posting pictures and updates on my Facebook profile, also at tumblr (see http://digitaldion.tumblr.com for more) and on twitter @digitaldion

Have a blessed Christmas! I have some truly exciting things panning out in 2012!!! Please check back for news on those developments. The next two years are going to be among the most significant and exciting years of my life this far! Stay 'tuned' for more on that!

God bless,

Dion

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A great family bonding moment! very relaxing place too! -Sarah-