the beach


these photos were all taken on my favourite beach here in JBay.

except for the full length photo, they were all taken during various levels of Lockdown this year.

I ♥ the beach. since I was a little girl - my first memories were on the beach.

this has been a super, unbelievable, undeniably hard year for MANY people all over the world - in so many different ways.

many people lost loved ones - not all from Covid, but way more than what would normally have been lost in a "normal" year.

many people lots their jobs - companies shut down - I KNOW - I KNOW because I had to CLOSE THE DOORS TO MY beautiful shop - for the greater GOOD

for those of you who think that it is EASY for me - it is not.

but - would I do it again to prevent someone from contracting a virus in my shop?

YES - in a heartbeat.

we live in a society where everyone is just FOR HIM/HERSELF - there is no community sense. there is, sadly, no collective culture where we are WILLING to sacrifice for the next person. we want everything for our own selves.

it breaks my heart to read all the HORRIBLE comments from people I used to have respect for about our government, our fellow South Africans and just MEANNESS in general.

I choose to stay positive.

I lift up my eyes to the hills and I KNOW where my help is from.

it is NOT from any person - but from the LORD OF LORDS who is SOVEREIGN and ALMIGHTY

that is where my HOPE is

and the beach will REALLY still be here in 3 weeks.

and I pray all of us too

PLEASE JUST STAY SAFE.

♥♥♥


 

Comments

Amanda said…
Thank you Cariena for your message, I stand by your decision to only do an online store and I like your stand. Only God knows where we are going from here and He knows what's best for all of us. God bless and may each and every one of you have a blessed safe Christmas and New Year xxx
Heather said…
I'm in agreement with ypur decision to go on line but miss the browsing in tbe shop too! People are very selfish and give no thought for others in so many ways. Keep focused and keep our trust in the Lord. Merry Christmas to everyone.8
Cariena said…
♥♥ thank you, Amanda. Same to your and your loved ones
Cariena said…
Dear Heather - we miss it even more - it was our DAILY dose of love. Hopefully when this is over, we can all meet again!!! ♥
Jo Simons said…
Cariena you have the most purest of hearts! I pray you are safe and well sweet lady xx
Unknown said…
Absolutely beautiful Cariena love your work
Cariena said…
Thank you so much - I think of you often!! Cannot believe this year... xxxx
Cariena said…
Thank you so very much Xxxx
Yvonne said…
Hi Cariena. Its Yvonne from Randfontein Gauteng. I really love you work. I watch all of your videos and inspirational work. The above layout is absolutely stunning.