Hummingbird Self-Catering - Ermelo

13/11/2022

A landscape of Potholes

"We nearly died!" was what we kept repeating this day. Pouring rain - yet
the level of irresponsible individuals still drive the same speed and
disregard traffic lights not working due to power outages - a near miss in
what could have been a multiple vehicle collision and loss of life.

During a downpour of rain, at the traffic light (supposed to be a 4 -way
stop during power outage) intersection at Mc Donald's, a grey Mercedes (?)
bus flew straight across. My daughter physically pulled to the left and
shouted - I slammed on brakes - miraculously all vehicles managed to avoid
each other and everyone resumed positions and carried on ..... same
speed.... same impatience and disregard to others.

Driving must be the highest risk we take every day - getting from point A to
B.

We have a choice in our life view and in our life attitude to drive on
either side of the road of life - the one we are supposed to be on or the
one we feel entitled to. Do we focus on the rear view mirror and stay with
the past as a victim? Do you see your life as a road in the province of
Mpumalanga awarded the province with the most potholes that we need to
navigate the best we can.

What you may think is a 'less than you deserve life' - is another person's
dream life! Gratitude is the answer to uplifting your spirit when life gets
heavy and the craters in the road grow wider and deeper.

ALL TRUCK OWNERS SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE?? WE KNOW
WHO YOU ARE - MANY SIT IN HIGH AND POWER POSITIONS - SHAME ON YOU!! GREEDY
SELF ENRICHING ENTITLED GRAVY BLUE TRAIN PASSENGERS as your voters children
go hungry - I wonder what the equal payback will be? As they say: "Life is
a great leveller teacher"

15/09/2022

Wafting spring in the air

04/09/2022

Indifference

The opposite of love is not hate but INDIFFERENCE. "Thou shalt not stand
idly by...."

We need to participate and contribute to the greater good of humanity
especially in our own communities. Every little bit counts - may it be
financial, groceries, clothing or seedlings to plant in the community garden
or your time to physically help at the centre.

It was during lockdown 2020 when it became apparent how many people live on
the streets in Ermelo. The Gift found in a crisis situation = the Lighthouse
project, now centre, was founded. There are many earth angels involved who
serve those fallen on hard times in person or in support.

LIGHTHOUSE community centre (non-profit under the umbrella of the CMR) is
such an inspiration in our Ermelo community and changing peoples' lives -
one person at a time. Being given an opportunity to change your life and to
be treated with respect and dignity is all a person may need.

At this centre, with people who are already in the program to be
re-habilitated, they are in the process of creating a vegetable garden that
many will benefit from. The Lighthouse offers a wholesome nourishing hot
meal to many people in need - Monday to Friday between 9h00-15h00 but the
need is greater still and your generosity will be appreciated.

The intensity of 'beggars' on the street and parking areas and even inside
the food supermarkets is becoming disturbing. Even though I feel empathy
with the obvious level of desperation I do not appreciate the aggression of
some and believe this is not food desperation but addiction. The Lighthouse
has social workers that work with addicts and s*x workers to support
individuals to rehabilitate into society.

The REAL need is employment. JOBS JOBS JOBS - gardening or packers etc. -
Lighthouse will give you recommendations of individuals who are employment
ready. There are already amazing success stories of second chances and
lives that have been turned around. Please contact The Lighthouse if you
have any job opportunity, no matter how basic it may be.

Within each one of us resides the need to have self-worth and to be treated
with common decency. We need to believe in the goodness of humanity and see
the soul within the person that crosses your path to be pointed into the
direction of the Lighthouse. It is located in Oosthuize st. with a sign on
the palisade fence.

The Lighthouse centre is a not linked to a church and welcomes all.

Money/clothing/basic groceries that can be used to prepare meals etc. can be
For more information contact CMR office 017 8191163 or the Lighthouse 079
2749684.

Life coaching is a practical outcome talk therapy.

Neuro-Linguistics (NLP), Modern Applied Psychology and Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT).

For more information contact: Karin Engman @ Mind Wellness 082 7246985

For your appointment @ MIZPAH (opp JJ School) or @ HUMMINGBIRD (home office)
- ERMELO

Published Author: "A Path of Choices"

28/08/2022

Plum spectacular

29/07/2022

Spring in Ermelo (ha ha)
Unfortunately the flowers is all we get to enjoy….

29/11/2020

The perfect stop over on to your holiday destination!

25/02/2020

Bachelor unit - fully equipt - DSTV (hospitality) - serviced weekly.- laundry included
Safe undercover parking
R5000 + VAT - available 1st of March

23/01/2020

15/01/2020

Our new sign is up. Thank you Sarita Gous. Job well done! 💞

07/09/2019

05/09/2019

RICOH IMAGING

Smaller units
double bed + single bed
fully equipt
Hospitality DSTV
Braai

05/09/2019

RICOH IMAGING

4 sleeper: double + single bed and bunk bed, bathroom
6 sleeper: full kitchen/lounge, 2 single beds + 2 bunk beds, bathroom
8 sleeper: full kitchen/ lounge, 4 bunk beds, bathroom

braai area
Hospitality DSTV

25/08/2019