ALISON AND FRIENDS AT TOTI

Johan and Ronel arranged a braai at their house in Toti, to show Alison off, as to the wonderful progress she has made. From the top, Llewelyn and Alison, Johan and Ronel, Harry and Deidre,
Wayne and Nadine, Andre and Sue. (She brings frozen meat to a braai)

HAVE YOU HEARD FROM GOD?

Recently I have been thinking about how my life has gone. I have made many choices, some have turned out okay and some have been a dissaster. I have been born again for more than 40 years and yes I commit my decisions to God for His guidance. But the question is, do I really wait for God to advise what I must do? I normally give God a few options to assist Him and then I wait. Of course I am not very patient so I normally use my "gut feel" to go with a decision, figuring that if it is not meant to be, God will close the door.
Am I really hearing from God? Does God really guide us, does He really speak to us?

Tell me your story about "Hearing from God!"

SCENES FROM LWCC

Thys Swart, Jack Small, Alison (taking the offering) and Candice Haviland. (Playing with Carol before the service)

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MORE BIRTHDAY PICTURES-DYLAN'S 19TH

Llewelyn and Alison /Milky Lane staff singing
Lucy,Jordyn and Aimee/ Malcolm and Kim/ Mom and Keagan
Tracy and Andre

BIRTHDAY BOY DYLAN

Last night we celebrated Dylan's 19th birthday. Here he is pictured with his Mom and girlfriend, Jenna.

IS THE "X FACTOR" SUSTAINABLE?

What do you think about the points mentioned below? Do they form part of the "X Factor" in a relationship? Are they sustainable or pie in the sky? (Let us have your comment)


Even when its not brand new you need to feel those butterflies when you know you're going to see each other.
Thoughts of that person need to make you sparkle and bubble
The idea of being apart for an hour never mind a day kills you
You want to throw your arms around that person just because they're alive and in your life.
You have to be best friends and share everything
There has to be mutual respect for each other as people and for each others ideas and interests
You feel so proud when they they do something wonderful
You definitely need to laugh together
Intimacy needs to be full of electricity and be an expression of the way you feel about each other.
You have to believe that your partner is the perfect fit (the puzzle of your heart). There cannot be any doubt in your mind
You will be truly relaxed in one another's company
There will be that sense of excitement on every meeting
Although everyone has different hobbies and interests, there will be a common coming together, which will celebrate the uniqueness of the relationship
There will be lots of affirmation
An element of adventure and spontaneity will exist (Let the dreams come true)
Appreciate Gods wonder. Experience the simple things in life. Stop to smell the flowers, take a walk on the beach, create surprises for your partner
Must be able to laugh together, cry together
Intimacy must be a true celebration of the relationship, not a task
Paint a picture together, write a story together, cook together, play together
Your partner must be your closest friend (share fears etc)
Make your partner a Princess or a Prince, and treat her/him like this

ALISON AND MICHELLE

Seen after the service at Living Waters Church, Alison with Michelle, the Pastor's wife.

WHAT A BEAUTY!

This is Nick Oosthuizen's bike. It is beautiful. Please be aware that he is married and yes he may have won the lotto with all the new musical equipment he has acquired as well. He has become a very competent guitarist and I really enjoy having him in my praise and worship team. Definetly a WHM candidate!

MY FRIEND NICK

Nick Oosthuizen(on the left) with an unidentified caucasian male. Nick loves Jesus and motorbikes.
This picture was taken outside the Living Waters Church, after the Sunday service. (By the way Nick also collects guitars, rumour has it that he may give Kevin Haviland his Fender guitar)

LLEWELYN SAYS

Was chatting to my friend Kevin today about the "Church" in general. We all know that "we" are the church, the body of Christ, all uniquely gifted and performing specific roles in the church. Using the analogy of the human body, some of us are the hand, some are the fingers etc. none are more special than the other. We are all interdependent of each other. Is the "Church" not becoming obsessed with mega buildings and huge infrastructure? All this seems to affect our mobility to fulfill the great commission, never mind the huge overheads. We become so confortable in our plush chairs that we forfeit the call to "make disciples" of the nations.

*A WHM comment*

MY NEW STAFF

This is Rehana Ebrahim and Somashnee Chetty, who are part of our Asset Based Finance team at Nedbank Corporate.They are very fortunate to have me as their boss.

LWCC BEST SMALL GROUP

We believe we have the best small group at Livving Waters Community Church, under the capable leadership of Ian and Avrill Clench. Seen recently at a social at the Wewege house is, from the left, Roz, Eric, Ian, Rod and Mike. (only some of the representatives)

WHAT IS YOUR MOTIVE?

In our dealings with the human race on a daily basis, what is our motive when we enter into new relationships, new friendships or even new business relationships? Are we looking for a win- win situation or are we plotting to gain the maximum for ourselves, even if we have to sacrifice some of our core values. I am convinced that "man" is inherently wicked and will at every opportunity "maximise self". Should we not always err on the side of caution, mistrust and treat everyone with huge suspicion? How many times have we seen men lull women into a false sense of secutity, then "wham", take what you want and get out! Of course women are not exempt from this. They also do the same.
God says, "All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God", so yes we are all wicked!
Then the Bible also says, "Love your neighbor as yourself". So, would we deliberately deceive ourselves? No of course not!
Let us examine our friendships, our relationships and look at the motives behind each. In need, make some changes if the foundation of these is "deceit and dishonest gain".

"What will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, yet lose his own soul?"

THE CHILDREN

Bernhard and Colleen's children, From the left, James, Sjian and Bradley (he loves to drink Oros)

BERNHARD AND COLLEEN

This is Pastor Bernhard and his beautiful wife. He pastors a church in Christchurch New Zealand. They have been there for seven years now (I think)
They have three children, Sjian, James and Bradley. Bernhard is my youngest brother although he looks a lot older than I do.

For further info on the church, refer to www.everynation.org.nz

BABY EMMA LORMAN

Isn't she beautiful. She is probably thinking of her grandfather in Durban

MY BEAUTIFUL GRANDAUGHTER

Well here she is! Baby Emma Elizabeth Hannah Lorman, with her beautiful Mom. (known as Cheapoochie to her Dad)

I will try post a picture just of the baby if I can get another one from Hannah in the UK

NO PEG-HEAD!

Kevin Haviland, a truly wonderful person who God has gifted greatly. Yes he knows the whole Bible off by heart! Next to him is also one of God's favourites, Ian Clench, who assisted the family of Alison with some business decisions while Alison was in ICU. No Ian is not a cross-dresser, he is straight. We had to dress-up for our end of the year function. We will try and source a more "manly" picture of him.

36TH BLOOD DONATION

Well I certainly get around. The staff at SANBS Umhlanga Rocks drive treat me as part of the family. They have been very concerned about Alison and wish us both well.

How about you doing your bit and donate blood? They are desperate at the moment.

My blood group is O positive!

DO YOU KNOW HIM?

Apparently our Pastor Lindsay (seen here at a Christmas Dinner 2005), has coloured his hair!
The official comment from the church leadership is that he is not going through a mid life crisis, but needs to look younger in view of his pending trip to the USA!

Personally, his new look would suite a AVBOB representative.

Watch for the new article on Shrek and Batman. Are they the same person?

WORSHIP TEAM

Last night we had our worship team meeting. I am handing over the reigns to Thys Swart for at least three months so I can have more time with Alison. Although I will be leading the worship this Sunday. (come early for a seat as my dear friend Kevin is speaking on "Breaking Out!")

Some of the values we will be adopting as a team are: PERSONAL GROWTH, PRAYER, PURITY & POWER, ACCOUNTABILITY, PUNCTUALITY, COMMUNICATION AND SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE.

Absent from the picture are Kevin, Cara, Jack & Michael

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

My sister Loraine, pictured here with her husband Tony, has given up smoking after 29 years. Please pray that God will give her the strength to perservere with her decision.

Avbob and Doves will certainly lose out on more business.

Go for it Pop!!

FAMILY CAR PURCHASED

A couple of weeks before Alison had her stroke, I sold my cute CITROEN C2 1.4 VTR and purchased this VW Jetta 4 Highline 2.0.It is certainly more practical. We sold Alison's VW Polo 1.6 Classic, as she cannot drive for one year after having a stroke. Rather than letting her car stand and deteriorate, we sold it. When she is well again, we will buy her another car.

(Notice I retained my NUR 7843 number plate)
As I still own a flat in Umhlanga, I did not have to change to Pinetown, NPN.

SOME POETRY BY LLEWELYN

I thought I would let you read some of poetry to see how talented I am.


Who is holding on?
Momentarily I feel the fear of separationFree falling out of this world as we know itEach in turn hold until fatigue frustrationAnd leave as quickly as they commitA rotational system existsSo at all times I cannot do thisDesperate to fly to new worlds afarAway where no loneliness existsI pull and tug at the lines and scarHoping for some weakness to thisI am held securely and cannot fallWho is it that is trying to stall?Free to choose but yet I loseThis never-ending struggle to fallWho is holding on?
Llewelyn John Wewege
Copyright ©2006 Llewelyn John Wewege


You win God!
What is the point of me getting upsetObviously you are busy with themYou could make things right with my "debt"But your silence condemnsYou win God!How long will you let me struggleWhen you have the power to settleDon't let me with my life juggleThe pain in my heart a burning metalYou win God!I am going to sit here motionlessKnowing that this darkness is my solitudeNo more tears no more feeling lessYou want me to have gratitudeYou win God!
Llewelyn John Wewege
Copyright ©2006 Llewelyn John Wewege


For you Alison
The world as we know it,is self-destructingAll around there is obstructingThere is more of us looking down than upHaving a glance at death closeupYou entered my worldAnd in your gentle way your love unfurledShowed me the world as God knows itNow through His eyes I admitThatI think you are just an AngelOr perhaps an ArchangelOr a figment of my imaginationFor certainly you have won my admirationEither way I know that for now I am contentTo love you to a great extentI would love you to be my Alison
Llewelyn John Wewege
Copyright ©2006 Llewelyn John Wewege

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A NEW START

After speaking to Alison last night about the way I have been feeling, being her husband, but yet having limited influence on her personal well being, I have come to the conclusion, we pretty much have to start all over again with our relationship. I have discount most of what happened before the stroke, and start getting to know her all over again. When I mentioned the incident regarding her broker, she sided with Deon, saying that he knew her much longer, and was protecting her. From who? Llewelyn, her husband, who loves her and married her, to share a life with her. It is certainly clear that it will take a couple of years for me to be in a position to be trusted above her collegues and friends. On a positive note, Alison is doing well, and has cooked supper for me the last two evenings. I am so impressed with her determination, and now needs limited help. She got in and out of the bath, all on her own.

Emmylou is in Grahamstown with her friends, at the Film Festival, as her boyfriend, Marc, is producing one of the plays at the Festival.

(Picture taken 6th November 2005, on honeymoon)

DECEPTION OR PROTECTION ?

I have really been struggling with this question. Alison suffered an acute stroke and as her husband I felt obligated to protect her, especially with respect to her business. She did not need all the additional stress for example that a major creditor was going to hand the company over, SARS had issued summons for outstanding financials, the Bank needed to review the overdraft, but there were no updated financials, the house could be lost etc etc. I sought council with a dear friend from church, all the family members got involved in the decisions, and we made decisions to protect, firstly Alison and then the business. At all times I wanted to protect her from too many visitors too much activity, because I love her. Instead I had an arrogant broker telling the Doctor that he will not discuss Alisons affairs with me because he has known her for 16 years. Am I not her husband?
Have I deceived Alison or protected Alison? What have I gained personally from all the decisions that have been made? Nothing! Before God, I always acted honourably.

SUPER MOM

This is Marlene Chaplin, Alison's mother (also Kim, Steven and Tracy's mother) and my mother in law. She is truly amazing. She has the ability to multitask and could probably run the country.
Thank you so much for taking the pressure off me so I could spend time with Alison.
May God richly bless you!

KIM MORRICK

This is Kim, who together with her brother Steven (In New Zealand), made some business decisions on Alison's behalf, while she was in Intensive care. She is a very capable woman and tough in every sense of the word. "You don't mess with Kim!" Alison certainly has wonderful and caring brother and sisters.

"NURSE TRACY"

This is Alison's youngest sister aslo very mischievious. Is Alison's personal trainer and speach therapist. She lives in Saudi Arabia with her husband and two children. On holiday in SA at the moment, for two months. She has been a wonderful support to Alison. Oh, her husband's name is Andre Bosch, everyone seems to go under the name Andre these days!

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.........ALISON!!

Well Alison was discharged on Friday from the Entabeni Hospital, after being in their Rehab Centre for one month. She is so happy to be home again. She is moving around the house sans wheel chair and sans walking stick. Alison will continue to do excersises at home this coming week under the capable supervision of her sister "Nurse Tracy". I will post a picture of her and Alison's older sister, Kim, who has been a tower of strength acting on behalf of Alison, re her business ISOLINK. Talking about strength, I must mention my mother-in-law, Marlene Chaplin, she is certainly 'super woman" An amazing woman, who has taken all the pressure off me by looking after the cooking, transporting the children, handling the domestics etc. Thank you Mom. I have asked God to reward you specially.