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Pippa | 6

Year 1 1 To see quite a few friends from school at a funeral today. It showed a special community, Love and Support which is so encouraging. 2 That I got about 2 and a half of the 4 minutes of my movement solo done today. 3 For the Yummy Pizza my mom got for supper . Year 2 1 For the Time spent with Icca while she was here in SA and the knowledge that soon her hand will be in mine again. 2 For the tasty comfort of a cheese and tomato toasted sandwich. 3 For lilac nail polish, yummy tea and warm summer evenings.

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Pippa | 5

Year 1

1 Having Coffee with Power Mentor… I felt such peace and encouragement from my time with her which was needed.

2 My mom… such Wisdom, Such Love and Such a Servant Heart.

3 Being productive today.

Year 2

1 For Growth, For the Incredible reminder that when we surrender All to God and are obedient - Things Fall into place -

2 For kalua fudge cappacinos at the Karoo Café and catching up with my ginger beauty… the wisdom gained for an outside perspective is precious.

3 For the Joy and Fun of getting a hole in one while playing putt putt.

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Pippa | 4

Year 1 1 The beautiful breeze that kept me company through noon today. 2 Bumping into Mr Blackbeard a primary school friend. 3 Having fun with Sensory Creative explorations in Theatre Making... soooo much Fun. Year 2 1 For Royal Danish Icecream with Icca on her second last day in South Africa... realising you need to make the most of every moment. 2 For Romantic picnics in the Rain. 3 For the sweet tender comfort and cuddles dogs and cats give... Last night House Sitting.

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Icca | 3

Year One

1 Eating good, normal food again

2 My brother’s girlfriend - it struck me today how crazy happy he is with her & it’s been so good for him and everybody this past year

3 Teeny-Genie’s boyfriend is out of hospital now & doing much better...so she’s also doing much better now too

Year Two

1 Lovely time shopping with my mom

2 Finding lots of cute, South African things to take for everyone back in England

3 My gran’s unending willingness to help...and her air-conditioned flat!

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Pippa | 3

Year 1 1 Watching "Far from the Madding Crowd" loved the film. 2 Seeing and Chatting to Mr Win... that was an unexpected surprise and I decided to look good today with makeup and all so that was cool. 3 Solidifying my Theatre Making Blackout Poetry performance for tomorrow. Year 2 1 For the New addition to the Family... Madala (meaning old man) so Cute, Cuddly and Chilled out. 2 For the Peaceful nap at home... Quiet and very needed. 3 For Spirit-filled discussions with friends by a dam, with tea and strawberries and the Thunderstorm that started when we left #blessed #authenticgratitude

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Icca | 2

Year One

1 Feeling so much better so quickly!!

2 Able to spend the day peacefully resting/recovering

3 Tea & all the joy and comfort it brings

Year Two

1 Packing progress with a great companion

2 A good cathartic cry followed by a cup of tea..or two

3 catching up on sleep and reflecting on good, old 2016

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Icca | 1

Year One

1 Spending time with my amazingly caring, inspiring & wise friend

2 Pain meds and coke for making me feel better

3 short queues & helpful staff at Tuks admin

Year Two

1 Champagne celebrations under the stars welcoming in the New Year

2 Starting 2017 surrounded by friends who have been a massive part of my life for many years

3 Old Sunday afternoon traditions with my gran

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Pippa | 2

Year 1 1 The Fantastic lunch my mom made me today, Yum. 2 For my Theatre Making rehearsal being so productive and lots of Fun. 3 For the Girl next door giving me the movie "Far from the Madding Crowd" which she downloaded. Excited to watch it eventually. Year 2 1 For the therapeutic nature of creating Music, playing Piano and creating music. 2 For the peace that comes with drinking tea by a dam swimming with ducks and swans and birds. 3 For the inspiration and power gained from reading "Lioness Arising" by Lisa Bevere.

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Pippa | 1

Year 1 1 Seeing my Beautiful friend Icca and starting this Awesome daily act. 2 Having the opportunity to have a workshop with a woman from Norway and experiencing how my body moves organically. 3 That people were running late for a rehearsal so it got moved a bit later which meant more time for me to get some work done. Year 2 1 For the opportunity to Wake Up surrounded by Friends who've become Family and the Craziness of making Breakfast together. 2 For Time to start the year lying on the grass shaded by the Weeping Willow under the African Sun... beginning to OBSERVE the world around me to draw creative inspiration. 3 For Constructive Perspective Shifting debates with Loved Ones.