A South African's Survival Guide101 to Conquer the Canadian Winter

Checklist:

1 pair of shoes (you do not want your feet get frozen)
1 pair of the thickest socks I can find in my cupboard
1 pair jeans
1 t-shirt
1 long sleeve t-shirt
1 thick Jersey
1 Springbok's Supporter Scarf
1 Snow Jacket
1 Springbok Supporter Beanie
1 pair of gloves

If you do not posses any of these items, the golden rule, What ever clothes you have, make sure you are dressed in layers of clothing!!!

Forecast for the next three days in an African's perspective, not good!
Today -24, Tommorow -26, Don't know what Wednesday will turn out to be but Thursday, it starts snowing again.

Days like these will make me miss the African Sun!

P.S If you do not need to buy food, stay indoors at all times! Set the Central Heating System to 20 degrees Celsius.

-Lloyd

The Tale of Snow White and the South African Eskimos

Winter has arrived. The snow has landed, it is scorching at -6 Celsius. I have to confess, it has been a while since I have last updated my blog. So let me fill you in.

The first semeester of classes is almost complete (ends this week). My exams take place between the 7th and 15th of December.

Now, today was quite an adventure. Today was the first day in our family's happy history in Canada that we did not go to church because of the snow.

We were headed on our way to church, and the van got stuck! A kind couple helped us out and I thought all was good.

Unfortunantly, it was'nt to be. We decided to go back home and low and behold the van got stuck in the driveway. Last time, I checked
the van is still stuck in the driveway, covered in snow.

I guess, as a family, we need to take lessons from good old grizzle bear. When the winter hits, it is time to go into hibernation.You Stay Put in the Cave Until Spring! There is just no better place than home.

-Lloyd

Walking on the Water

Though on the outset the previous two weeks seemed impossible, I have to say 2 things from the last post:
1) Putting my faith in Jesus was the best decision I could have made. His yoke is good His burden is light. Let me tell ya. Resting, relying on Him is what got me through the past two weeks. If I decided not to trust Him I would have got no where. All my deadlines were met and the midterms and labs went well.

2) I'll be out for the next two weeks (long weekend & tons of studying for the finals in December).

Have fun,
-Lloyd