For my wild dancing singing laughing wild-like-da-Turkey friend

Hey Sharon, it’s your birthday, you very cool girl

It’s time to dance and have a bit of whirl

I was asked what I appreciate ‘bout you ...

So here’s my list! Pay attention – woohoo!

You’re simply my friend who is cooler than cool

You survived dinosaurs and covid, and the social distancing rule

You can do coffee and bagels at the drop of a hat

While stopping 3 girls and a twitcher from going bang-splat.

In hospital (or out) we can always laugh

Even when crazy music makes us want to …

When days are hard and when days are good

You’re the mate I need and want in my hood!

For deep things and God things and kid things and more

My prayer is that this year you’ll soar and you’ll soar

Love you my friend, under every crazy hat

You’re so cool, and that is just that!

Day 213 - Counting costs

Today I was asked to send a quick report of what the impact of COVID-19 in South Africa has been. So I summed up what I had seen, and then started writing down some of the stories I know. 

Then I deleted them. I don't want to wallow in the sadness. I want to rather give thanks for the glimmers of light and shine hope wherever I can.

• S made it out of her house last weekend for the first time - hooray!
• J has found herself in a new class at school and I am so thrilled. She might not like her class mates but she loves her teacher and is flying!
• B got retrenched from a job which was chewing him up and is now working with a mate. He's so much happier and motivated now.
• I've had more time with my hubby as we are both working from home.
• Kids start hockey tomorrow and can't wait.
• All of our domestic helpers clients were able to continue paying her throughout lockdown.

Glimmers of light. Rainbows. May they spread.