Geeky Moms

Hi to all the new mom's , Welcome to blogger. I've read some of your stories and some was already so inspiring. I hope to read through all of your bloggs though. This is indeed a platform where you can express yourself and just put pen to paper and releasing your feelings. You will get the occasional comment here and there. You guys must be very excited Fridays already to come to class, because that was how I felt when I started at the Rlabs. It is indeed life changing. You're making new friends and learning new things. However the best part of these classes is getting to know oneself and the hidden skills that is within you. Sometimes we think we would never be able to do something or achieve anything. But that is a lie from the pit off hell. We were all created in the image of God. Intelligently, beautifully, creatively...ect. Don't ever doubt yourself, and keep on learning and educating yourself. Whether it be through Social Media or any other way.Make the most of...

MY STORY IS LIKE THIS, ITS ALL ABOUT JESUS HIS THE ONE THAT LOVES ME .KEEPS ME AND CARRY ME THROUGH ALL MY  TROUBLES. AND THAT WHY I AM SO MAD ABOUT HIM. I JUST WANNA SAY THANK YOU FOR MONIQUE AND TEAM WHOSE ON THE GEEKY MOMS .THANK YOU A LOT FOR YOUR PASSIONS. GOD MUST BLESS  YOU ALL,AND GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH AND CARRY ON WITH THE GOOD WORK.                              BE BLESS AND ENJOY YOUR EASTER WEEKEND          

MY LIFE I am Minkie I have been staying in Bishop Lavis most of my all my life. Whent to school  at Bishop Lavis primary an from there I whent to Bishop Lavis high school.I left school at the age of 17 to look after my parents.Life was tough mom died at age of 59 an i still had my father to look after who was paralyse from is neck down.My dad past on at the age of 64 wich was a very sad time in my life.At the age 24 I got married an had 2 children who is know 18 an 20.I got devorce 2 years ago an is know staying with my children.I love my 2 boys an will do everything an anything for them.

Stars do not struggle to shine, rivers do not struggle to flow, and you will never struggle to excel in life, because you deserve the best. hold on to your dream and it shall be well with you...Amen. The eyes beholding this message shall not behold evil, the hand that will send this message to others shall not labor in vain, the mouth saying Amen to this prayer shall laugh forever, remain in God;s love... Your dream will not die, your plans will not fail, your destiny will  not be aborted, and the desire of your heart will be granted, Say a big Amen. The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you Amen.

Part three. After a few years of teaching, Nancy met fellow teacher Thomas William Burns and they were then married. Five children were born . Four were girls and one son. the second youngest was Daphne Christina who was born in 1944.  Thomas died in 1955 and Nancy was left to rear her children on her own. Daphne completed her standard 8 (grade10) and then continued her education at her mother's Alma mater Zonnebloem College .After completing her training as a teacher after two years, she married Kenneth John Bost. After five years and after the birth of two daughter, Kenneth died in a car accident. Daphne then continued studying and completed a higher education diploma at the Hewat Training College then completed a course in special education at the University of the Western Cape. After after teaching at various schools , she started in a post at the Eros School for Cerebral Palsy and  remained there till she retired in 1996. After retirement , she started an Occupation...

Today is a good day,you know why because I am alive,I am breathing and smiling. A week ago I felt down,I was at a crossroad in my life,but it is all good.I'm in a good space now, I feel 20 right now. When you think your problems are big,think again for there are so many out there that is going through so many trials,so much abuse of all sorts which means we should be thankful and grateful.Many find themselves at crossroads,they do not know how to get out and they give up on life so easily not having anybody to help.My friends let us be there for them if you know of any,may it be a friend a family member even a stranger.If you want to know why you are here, this is why:to be a listener;to be a friend,because when you have been at a crossroad in your life then you will know what I'm talking about.When you are at a point in your life where no matter what goes on in your life,you can still be there for someone else forgetting about your own situation and circumstance. So my ...

I was a 23 year old lady got married and had 3 kids at the age of 32 my husband had a massive heart attack and died he was 34 years old my childrens ages was 4 years 8 years 12years old before my husband I was working for Woolworths.  After the birth of my third child I went back and then i worked for 30 years. During that time I got married again and have been married for the last 30 years.I am on retirement now and very happy .with my life.  

This is me Rowena.I am a 53year old female.I was born and raised in Bridgetown.I am married to the most wonderful husband who loves me very much.I have married daughter and one granddaughter who is doing very well at school.I am very timid and not so talkative.I love cooking,baking,gardening,reading and sewing.I would like to travel abroad one day.My favourite place is Singapore.I would also like to be a home owner as i am renting at the moment but with the grace of God i know i will achieve it.

I would like to pay tribute to our tutors .Our team leader( @ RLabs) ,Rene,is assisted by a number of ladies: Michelle,Monique,Suzanne.Wendy,Rabia,Lily and a few gentleman . All these women are so friendly & extremely patient with us older folk who you can imagine take our time learning anything new. I salute you ladies.God bless you all . Ellie

My name is Zulaiga . I grew up in Bridgetown with 4brothers an 2 sisters.I was pregnant when i was 18 an got married.I have 3 children,got divorced after 10 year.My first born was a girl second a boy an third was a girl.Raising my children as a single parent was tough an challenging but i also gained strength.My duty as a mother is to protect my children at my utmost best to keep them safe and happy. As am mother i did shield, shelter, warmth and be a friend when they need someone.I am blessed and proud to watch to see what they become.The love my mother shown me iv passed onto my children lives. My children is looking after me.I love my children very mush.

continue from lastweek oh,gosh just started to write now every thing went wrong with my password today sorry. but every one at RLabs was so helpful so im back on tract thank you love Norma

Hi my name is Murial and i am a single mothter with a son. I have brown hair and eyes. My son and i are residing in Brigetown Athlone. I love gardening, cooking, baking and sewing. I recommited my life to Jesus Christ 12yrs ago. Every day of my life is great experience with God. The awesomeness of being a follower of Jesus Christ is that is the assurence that you are never alone and that your enemies are God;s enemies. My passion is to serve people, people with all kinds of needs. To who may read my story, i hope that the peace,grace,mercy and love of God be wiht you.

Its amazing how quick time passes us by one minute your children are small the next they all grown up.Life is short so we have to make use of every moment.We have to cherish our times we have with our families for families are the most important thing in the world if the world turns you down your family will always be there to support you.That's why family time is always number one on my list.

Christina Diana was reared in in the town of Paarl in the Western Cape. She then married John James  Kenneth Gabriel and  had their first son. The first daughter , Dorothea Francina was born in 1889. Dorothea attended school but at the age of 10 was taken out and was then employed as a nursemaid to the children of a white family . For years she worked in service and later met and married David Justinus Hendricks, who was a panelbeater and also worked as a petrol attendant. Six children were born from this union. The second was a daughter, named Nancy Christina. Although Dorothea had so  little schooling but her one aim in life was  to give her children a good education.Nancy was educated to Standard 6 ( grade8) and then attended the Zonnebloem College for Education for 3 years. She was trained as a teacher and started her teaching career in the tiny village of Pniel in the Western Cape.

Hi all my first time blogging and I'm not really a story teller but I hope it'll be interesting enough to keep you coming back for more.. I am 35 yr old mom of 3 and recently celebrated my 15th anniversary. In my 15yrs of marriage I have been through a one year separation because of interfering in laws(many,many drama), loss of a baby, losing almost all possessions,dealing with infidelity and a crazy mistress, job loss and many more. Through all trials and tribulations of people trying to separate me and my hubby, we are still together and stronger than ever, but if you want to know more you have to check in now and then to catch up with how we came to be still growing stronger and stronger together, tune in for more.....

Hi im Michelle.Im a single parent of two lovely girls aged 17 and 14yrs i work at a ecd center in Pinelands as an assistant teacher.I am currently studying to be a qualified ecd teacher doing my level 4 at the college of cape town. I enjoy outdoor adventure so i often go hiking or just taking a walk on the beach its also a refreshing experience for me.

Life, an interesting subject that people can explain in many words. The best person to explain life is ourselves, we can can desctibe our own life the best. I can try to explain my life. I believe we are placed here by God for a purpose. I went through many turbulances and learned a lot of things. I can truly say that I am a stronger person mentally and I know that I will still have to face many challenges. Life can be hard at times yes, but we must not forget the good times also. Think of bad times as experience and a lesson learned. The good times are great memories. This is only my second time that I blog and I only now realise that I have not even introduced myself. My name is Wasiela Hendricks. I Have a very positive outlook on life. I like to encourage people to empower themselves that is why I love this class here at RLabs. I really think they should get a medal for empowering the community, not just here but over the world. To come back to my subject Life. I find life very inte...

My naam  is  Edwina  ek  hou   van  koek  bak   en  kos  maak  en  ek  kyk  agter  my  ma  en  ons  het   elke  oggend  n  gebedskring  aan  en  lees  die bybel  en  ook  elke  aand.Ek  en  my  ma  kom  goed  oor  die  weg. Ek  hou  van  kinders  my  hart  gaan  uit  vir  hulle  en  ek  moet  my  liefde  vir  hulle  vertoon  en  moet  vir  hulle se  dat  God  vir  hulle  lief  is  en  gee  om  vir  hulle  as  hulle  nie  liefde  by  die  huis  kry  nie.

i so bless to have four one girl and three boys the eldest one is 12 then 8 and 6 the baby is seven mths

Hi I'm back again this week with more stories to tell. So this week "School Holidays" officially started you can just imagine having 3 kids to entertain. Movies somehow just holds their attention for so long,board games are taboo and the usual kid games like hide n seek is as they say "boring". My 12 year old daughter preferred being with her friends, my 6 an 8 year old boys were glued to computer games. But just I thought I could have some peace there they were with the dreaded words " Mommy what must I do I'm bored". Needless to say being the superwoman I am the solution to this question ( that always works for me ) is to get up fix them a feast cause once their tummies are filled they magically go back to what they were doing. And I have peace for the next 30 minutes until......... You get the point thankfully its the last week of holidays before the morning drill of "Mom I don't have socks". Until next time "Hap...

The mom 2.00 class is quite exciting, I'm actually looking forward to the sign in, because every week its different. The sour sweet introduction made me cry. (of laughter)

 Michelle, i am 39, divorced; I live in Athlone   Cape Town.I have 4 children aged 20,17,12 and 8.My eldest one is turning 21 in august so i have a huge task before me planning his 21st.Hope there is someone out there who will give me some tips.Its been hard raising my kids,but i was never alone,my mom and family was and still is a great support for me,but most of all i have God on my side.With him everything and anything is possible.

The past couple of weeks have been so hectic. Applying at the different high schools is frustrating and exhausting, but I don't want to complain because my daughter really deserve the best. She has never given me any trouble with her school work. She is a positive, energetic child with big dreams. Last night while she was drying my hair she said something that I didn't take note of. She said "Mommy, I must congratulate you. You haven't lost your cool for two weeks now". I don't know if I should feel good or bad about it. It's amazing how what seems small to us is actually something big to our loved ones. I didn't notice that I'm so much calmer and the effect it has on my family. It's true what they say that a mother is the heart of the home and that our emotions does affect the energies/vibrations in our homes. The past two weeks I wake up in the morning and go to sleep at night counting all my blessings. I have released alot of negative feelin...

In the time gone by I went on early retirement and working from home. That time my family all were in the clothing business. I helped out where I could and actually learned a lot about the business. I did machining and when the garment is finished and ironed I would then mark the button holes on the garment. I would then sit in front of the machine and was taught how to make the button holes. Another item that I have learned. It was very exciting as I then tried to sew easy garments for myself like a skirt as it has all straight seams. Sometime later I tried to sew a blouse and gave up on it till recently. I can now sew the blouse but I still have to learn how to do the cuffs. but nevertheless I do the sleeves plain. I am very proud of my achievement. I then have a few nieces who attended Madressa in the afternoon except for one who were a little younger than the rest of them. She said that she also wanted to learn the madressa and that is how I got started. I bought her...

                                                                                                                    (Part One) Visiting my niece in Edinburgh in 2010 to experience a bit of art and culture at it's annual festival was definitely a chance to explore and get a taste for this event that thousands trek to every year,a hotspot for tourists and artists alike and so a great place to be,to enjoy the atmosphere and all this type of gathering has to offer. ****One of the considerations that has become a priority with being a mature woman when travelling is the availability of toilets,something that has never been a concern South Africa. A proud and patriotic citizen of this beautiful it's the ...

My name is Zulaiga. I grew up in Bridgetown with 4brothers an 2 sisters. I was pregnant when i was 18 an got married. I have 3 children, got divorced after 10 year. My first born was a girl second a boy an third was a girl. Raising my children as a single parent was tough an challenging but i also gained strength. My duty protect my children and do my utmost best to keep them happy and safe. As a mother did shield, shelter,warmth, an be a friend when they need someone and a shoulder to lean on . I am blessed and proud to what they be come. The love my mother shown me i passed  it onto my chidren.

 When i found out i got pink eyes i was so embarrassed then my eyes started to itch .turned red then i had to ask permission to go to the Day Hospital Next day i went to the Day Hospital sat the whole time i started getting bored hen i got the news that i got pink eyes i felt really sad .they put me off till Monday .  

There is an excitement in the air - our daughter and sister is coming home for the holidays!  Then suddenly a moment of anxiety... She's bringing a guest along and we have to prepare our hearts, minds, eyes,ears and most importan for this visitor. The immediate question would be what the eyes and ears have to do with this visitor cause its not about the outer appearance or what comes out of her mouth... Well, this visitor is someone very special.  Like my daughter she is hearing impaired - however, the difference between them is that Kaye-Lynne my daughter can speak as she wears a cochlear implant (more on this at another time) and this girl - Rachel only signs to communicate her needs, pleasures, discontent, etc. At last they arrive and I'm over the moon greeting my (now all grown up girl) with a long hug and kiss and then I face this young lady that I will need to communicate with in sign. It is obviously a very nerve-wrecking moment for me, but for these girls my ner...

I have 4 children 3boys 1girl 4grandchildren the eldest grandson is24 he is areal problem, i have been his support system since he was a child,he was in rehab for 3months last week he decided he had enough so i fetch him,i drop him at his moms i have not seen him since,all i can do is pray GOD carry him on his own life journey an help him make the right choices.i have 2 beautiful granddaughters Isabelle an Nadine the younger grandson name Luke.

I thought that i am a person  with  a lot of words  but i don't know what to say . I don't like to talk about myself and was surprised last week . I  can talk too much about other  topics. Words have power I was told that people that talk too much  is nervous but i don't think so . I just think that when a person have a lot on there minds they just like to speak about it.

I am a female with two children and grandchildren who i s really adorable. The one is studying to become an IT bomber as it was his dream from the beginning but I hope that he will one day if his studies is complete, that he will find a job as in this new generation that we in, work is hard to find. I am the parent who reared them, feed them and clothed them from birth and today I am a proud parent and single, divorced parent that can be glad that GOD was with me all the years and who seen me through difficult times. If I start writing, I never get to the end but life I found out is a two way and not depends on one person to make decisions and that is where things get complicated if your partner thinks that the world only is what he say is correct and your opinion doesn't count. Also if a woman get abused, why be in such a relationship as you don't deserve being treated like that, because you do have a choice if being abused it's either as it says abuse.being used or be...

I am not sorry for joining  this class with rlabs because i  am learning so many things every week.  It is something new that we are learning. The group is really  very ,very helpful.

Hi back again on this lovely Saturday morning.did not have any caffeine yet so the brain is a little blocked.Had a wonderful week.my eldest son is ten still for only another day.On the 1 of April the so called Aprils fools day he will be getting older. He gets to nag me for a phone that i would have bought him if he did not already get one last year . I get so a wonderful feeling just to know how the almighty has just blessed me so far to see him age to eleven. He is getting to be a teenager sooner than i anticipated.I think it will be more scary for me as for him . I just get a flashback of my rebellion years and i just freak to think what things i put my parents thru. I just love doing this I can get used to blogging. .

My daughter will be 39 years old on the 13th April 2012. She is a very kind and caring daughter who lives in Scotland  She went to her friend's wedding in New Delhi India which lasted a whole week. Everyday they had a different ceremony which was very interesting and educational. She sent me this picture of her in one of the outfits they had made for her when she arrived there.

today i feel so very blessed and overwhelmed for the gifts bestowed on us, on Friday 30th,my husband got confirmation for a job, this after 3years intermittent employment, and Monday 26th i got confirmation of my project registration so my certificate is in the post and i should have it in hand in two weeks from now. I am so singing on top of my voice.

I've never really liked talking about myself - I absolutely love talking about my husband, my kids and everything and everyone that is attached to me - but the me is quite difficult to be explained, so here goes - I am Kathy Goddard trying to introduce myself to you... Somebody once said that I have a lot of clutter (I felt embarrassed at that moment - but then thankfully he continued) not clutter like in no order - just a lot of memories that can be taken out at random and be remembered quite specifically. Obviously since then I actually noted with much amazement that he was right - (this was during a prophecy so of course it should have been so). I can dredge up something from the past s if it happened yesterday - but don't be fooled - I am more forgetful than most - I can forget what I wanted to say in the middle of saying it! Memories are amazing trips throughout your life that can bring a smile to your heart and your face, at times a tear to your eyes and a ting...

I have been invited to 70th Wedding Anniversary on the 14th  April 2012 at the Cape Sun Hotel. The married couple are both in their nineties the man is 94 yrs & the lady is 91 yrs old. They have six children and twelve grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren. They are both still very active walking around to the shopping mall at Kenilworth Centre. Her Husband loves music and dancing and still dances at his age. I am looking forward to this party. One of the daughters is my best freind and she have just arrivedfrom Australia to plan the rest of the party.I feel very honoured to be invited to this party. .

A lady aged 43 has decided to change things in her life after all the years. I've been married 20 years and have 3 children.  I'm excited and a little afraid of challenges. I took counselling classes but it turned out to be personnel development classes.  I am now busy with another class called mom 5.0. and am very excited about learning more and more . After this class I would like to do volunteer work at a place like Nicro or SAFA to help other people and in the end finding a job in this section of the workforce. I am very excited about life and look forward to sharing my adventures with you...  Deborah

Hi Jaybee. Never, never give up you will get there. Ellie

In January I when sick I had bells palsy I did not what to do but my sister toke me to the doctor I was glad she did it I am fine know you it

Power a strong word. I want to ask is it good or is it bad? To me power can be good and bad. It depends on how you use it. So power is not a bad word. People misuse their power and then you dislike them. Use                   your power to help people make the world a better place. Life is already full of hardships and everyone needs a helping hand sometime. My favorite quote is no man is an island. So I am all for empowering of people. Not just women, but everyone. I went through hard times, but thanks to my family and friends I am the person that I am today. I believe that God put us through these trails to make us better. As I am sitting here I am Smiling I feel very good. I know that I still face many challenges in life. I feel confidant that I will be able to face it with all my family and friends.

my name is Alison Fredericks mother of 2 and 3 grandchildren i am currently at home for the past year i am8eager to go back to work do have lots of experience and has been working from the age of many years next time i will include my work experience

For this family  the year 1944 is very special.There  was a birth and a death. Daphne Christina was born and Christina Diana had passed on.This story is the celebration of four lives connected. Part One In 1820 a ship docked in Table Bay harbour in Cape Town.on this ship there were slaves brought over from Java and Malaysia.On the many months on the sea many were ill, many died and those who survived were sold as slaves who went to work on the farms and in and around Cape Town.One of them found herself in service on a farm of the Sampson farm  on the West Coast of the Cape.After a few years a baby girl was born to her and just a year or two before that the farmer's wife had a son.These two played together all their young lives and the low and behold they fell in love. The trouble started! They had to escape. The two travelled all the way to Paarl where totally in love, they married and stated a family.In 1860 a baby girl was born. They named her Chris...

Hi Bloggers Jaybee here.  Starting my first Blog Post.   I would like to tell you about my 1 month single parent ordeal. Firstly I have a 4 year old hyper boy named Cedray.  He is ten hands full but he is my one and only.  Daddy is on job hunting in Polokwane so mum has to be mum and dad.  It has been a hectic month having to take care of  him on my own but through the grace of God i'm getting there and won't give up   Guys, Hope there is advice from all you other  wonderful  bloggers pleese. Love JAYBEE

This will be the first blog of many to come I hope!!! I ll be sharing my story as well as my journey with who ever is willing to be apart of it.  I have three wonderful children two boys and a girl who mean the world to me. They can drive you crazy at times but that's nothing compared to the meaning they add to my life.  I love the beach taking walks or just absorbing the sun the smell of the sea and the sound of the waves and the sand between my toes.  Planning events is another hobby of mine. I'm so glad for the opportunity Rlabs has given me to attend this course. I love being here interacting with everyone. I look forward to learning  more over the next few weeks. I'm  so excited (bbm dancing face). So watch this space as I suppose Ill be getting better as time goes by until next time I'm outta here.

I'm a new mom 2.0 & really enjoy  the classes especially the stories of my classmates I'm a  married mother of 2 & 5 gransons which is my pride & joy ranging from 10yrs to 2 yrs old. I am currently a  home exec & loving it

My name is Norma,my husband name is roderick we both grew up in crawford ,from there in the same road infact he was the boy next door, we walked to the station every morning and then relationship started wegot married in 1960 we had 6 children 2boys and4 girls. and  now we have 12 grand children i love them  dearly today we are married 52years.we had our ups and downs but we are quite happy.  come back for more.

Hi i am Rose I am 36 years old.I am married i had 3 children and i am very happy. Thank you God.

I have recently joined a social media group @ RLabs called Geeky Moms 5.0.(Here I am to learn e-mail,facebook,blogging & twitter.) Upon registration I met 3 wonderful ladies via a mutual friend, who I am proud to call friends .We 4 have formed a lift club so we each take turns in picking each other up on Sat.mornings.We have a roaring time in the vehicle on the way there & back! The class has +- 30 ladies in it.Every week we each get a turn to greet each other & to talk a little about ourselves.It is during these sessions that one realises the basic features of all women: compassion,strength,versatility,empathy ,etc,.etc. Needless to say I am proud to belong to the FEMALE gender.

hi everyone my name is cathy,it feels good to be in class once again. the past two weeks i really enjoyed.i spent some time with my family and i also celebrated my birthday on the 11th of march .i guess iam a year older and a year wiser i hope.i thank god for adding another year to my life and also for a wonderful husband that he send my way.

Last Saturday as I walked home from my session at Rlabs, I realised just how much I have to be GRATEFUL for. To be able to see my family. My beating heart in my body filled with love. My womb that produced two beautiful children and so much more. I feel so privileged, wealthy and honored. I am blessed with so much. I have so many wonderful treasures. My life has changed since last Saturday. Life is so much better. Not perfect, but better and better is good. I've forgiven someone that does not have much respect for me. But forgiving her has nothing to do with her. It's about me. Being angry makes me miserable and tired. It weighed me down, but not anymore. I feel relieved, fresh and on top of the world. My baby is 10 months old today and the older he gets the more he looks like his daddy. He even have his daddy's pot belly. 10months ago he was delivered via c-section. Was'nt easy, but was surely worth it. For the 1st couple of months I could'nt look at the scar bec...

this is a story about  a Boy named Michael he was a collage student  one day he came home he was confronted by two boy they asked him for his cell phone and he said no they stabbed him and ran away and left him to die no body came by the police pick him up and took him to hospital where he later died they never found the boys who stabbed him

perserverance Mr G, a male now age 60 born and raised in Bridgetown, schooled in Welcome Estate, the closest school to home at the time, when he finished grade seven, he had always dreamt of attending a high school '' Windsor high'', this school he had seen in his travels with his mother when she went to work as a char in Bergvliet, he liked the look of the school and for where it was situated, which was in Lansdowne as he felt then that at the white schools the students were getting better and more informed education.  The time came for him to make application into high school, he then went to Windsor High School in Lansdowne to make his application, on entry into the reception area the lady at reception asked him what he wanted,  he then said that he is here to make application into the school for the coming years to make his matric, she then called the principal, when the principal arrived, he just gave Mr G a strange look over and ashed Mr G what he wanted and s...

A lady aged 43 has decided to change things in her life after all the years. I've been married 20 years and have 3 children.  I'm excited and a little afraid of challenges. I took counselling classes but it turned out to be personnel development classes.  I am now busy with another class called mom 5.0. and am very excited about learning more and more . After this class I would like to do volunteer work at a place like Nicro or SAFA to help other people and in the end finding a job in this section of the workforce. I am very excited about life and look forward to sharing my adventures with you...  Deborah

hi im pam and i would like to share this funny story with you about my husband and his nissan bakkie he cleared out the junk loaded it onto the bakkie reversed it back into the garage had lunch and forgot he did that after lunch he went outside saw the driveway emty can you imagine the shock he shouted my cars gone we reported it.later the evening my grandaughter went into the room next to garage saw the bakkie  ran to her pa and asked us when did you get the bakkie back can you imagine the shock  so the bakkie was never gone.

On Monday morning I was sitting in the waiting room in Silvertown clinic and hearing a conversation between a few mothers and a grandmother about how children can break your heart  They were talking about the joy of parenthood how the first day you see your child for the first time and how that child overwhelms you. The pre school years the journey of seeing the child first step, first word, first time going to school  and how that was a breeze comparing to the time of high school ,when peer pressure gets to much and  they start to change especially when there is an absent father .their attitudes change, they start coming in late and they start doing drugs as the grandmother confesses her grandchild is doing. I was listening to them and in my view the only solution we as pare

Saturday the 17th i met a brilliant,bright,intelligent ,beautiful young lady , all the way from CAPE TOWN.The director of Ubunti Foundation a place which teachers young kids.A lady with lots of talent. Introducing herself as Renske Hofman which loves singing. AT thee age of 10years old she started with her careers  ,started taking the stage.It was so amaze cause the people was cheering and clapping and she didn't know whats happening cause was the first ..knows what !she won and walked away with .first . Well also got her own theatre school. I feel very confident,trust,power,and most of all loves learning the younger kids

A thirty three year old lady who lives in Bonteheuwel has two sons aged sixteen and seven.The eldest son  started using drugs and dropped out of school. She is at her wits end .has no where to turn to .He started hitting her it started looking like a power struggle.  We as parents are faced with so many challenges today. This is only one women's story just a thought how many parents still have to suffer at the hands of there own children ? We will never know because the world just get more twisted.

Mr G, a woman now 45 years of age, with two children and two grandchildren and everybody born in Bridgetown and who is a happily divorced person and enjoy being divorced.  She celebrates her divorce every year as so happy she really is. She had a miserable marriage but a happy ending. She has a wonderful life now with someone really special and who treats her with dignity and respect.  He is honest, trustworthy and a really respectful person that she can relate to whenever she needs help or anything and he makes a really happy.  As a matter of fact, she can write a book about her past whereby she has dates, times and even describing the events that happened that day as her children was still small at that time and how traumatized they were. She only said that she can thank God for letting her realised that she can do something about it and she made the decision that never let her turn back to the past.  She just realised that she nobody's punching bag and that ...

This is a funny thing that I accidentally did to my son. He likes Hamburgers. This one day he wanted me to make one for him with fried eggs cheese and  sausage and all the different sauces. I then thought I will do this for him. My daughter, his girlfriend and my son, Tibbie, were sitting at the kitchen table while I was busy with his hamburger. However my daughter had gone away for the weekend, she never unpacked her bags so of course I unpacked her bags. She had a small container with a brownish liquid in it. I then put in the refrigerator for when I cooked next. I then put the pan on the stove and took the container with the oil out of the fridge and put it in the pan. I then switched the stove on and waited for the pan to heat up. I fried 2 eggs and covered it with a lid to prevent the oil from splashing, after 2 minutes I took the lid off the pan and saw that the eggs were steaming and not frying, I thought maybe some water had got into the oil. I then put all the ingredien...

I am appealling to all who know 82 year old James Mathews, Poet, author, and internationnally acclaimed literary human activist  who lives in Silvertown, Athlone, South Africa, to support my recommendation to the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, to bestow on him an Honorary Doctorate or an appropriate honour  for his contribution to the freedom struggle through his publications and personal  contributions in various public fora. Please send your support directly to UWC  at     rector@uwc.ac.za  and copy me.   Thank you Ann  Ntebe

Hi my name is RUWEYDA WHATNEY. I had a nice conversation with a young vibrant lady from HOLLAND her name is DYLAN STREEH and in Holland they busy with a KIDS FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN and its more like a LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMME and they came to visit RLABS they heard about RLABS from a ORGANIZATION in HOLLAND and she also said that she finds RLABS well organized and beautiful.

My aunt who works at a day care centre told me once about this cute little girl who came up to her from no where and asked her "teacher why is your teeth so sunny" and the teacher asked "how you mean sunny" the girl answered " so sunny like the sun" and my aunt was laughing that she couldn't answer the girl.

My first attempt at baking a bread was one that I will never forget. I decided I'd bake a bread no ordinary plain white bread but would attempt a health loaf seeded and grained. I followed the recipe to the tee and happily put the dough into the baking pan.As the oven timer went I made my way across to the hot oven A group of family members had gathered round to catch a glimpse of Aunty Sandy's first bread. I was happy with the result with smiles and expectant looks all round from the family. With a feeling of pride I removed the bread from the baking tin and onto the cooling rack. Success I thought it looked amazing and smelt great, a bit small but hey since when did size matter when the quality was evident so I thought. This was going to be a great bread. The loaf had cooled and finally the "Taste Test" With a sharp knife in hand I went for the first cut. Well the bread did not move it was as hard as a brick. Everyone around burst out laughing saying give...

          I am attending this course  which is opening more platforms of communication with people significant in my life. I wish you to all have a peaceful and fun filled day.

I am so grateful to God, My Husband who have helped me to reach this year. Now at this wonderful moment in time i am able to experience social media and all it has to offer.I will be going from strength.

Today a group called the U3A learned how to search find a picture on Google search and insert it into their blogs here on Blog spot. They seem to enjoy the class and are blogging away, the ladies and the one gentleman has been with Rlabs for the past 4 weeks. I hope that when they leave here today that they can impart what was given to them into their communities. The oldest person in the class is 82 and the youngest is 47, they have an energy that I think they can give to the youth of our time as they are always willing to learn new things. 

Good MorningU3AWe are so lucky to be learning new tricks to enable us to communicate with each other