We were invited to celebrate a good friend’s 60^th birthday at 

Camp Carlos in Santa Maria, Mozambique.

Tucked away in the midst of this wild and wonderful celebration, 

that lasted 5 days, was a beautiful gift.

At low tide a couple of girlfriends waded across the bay 

to an exposed bank that was littered with pansy shells. 

These delicate little beauties embody all that is peaceful and magnificent.

I was so captivated by all that they stood for, and discovered this beautiful poem. 

Once home I took a collection of gold that was given to me by my husband and my dad. We traded it in for white gold and had a simple, stunning pansy made which rests peacefully on my chest, with the message engraved on the back: 

“Be Still My Soul” (Psalm 131).

I treasure this memory of friendship and a gentle reminder 

that you can trip over an epiphany any time, in the most unexpected place.

The simple, beautiful pansy shell made from a collection of gold trinkets that we traded in. 
Crafted by Afrokwazi, Gateway Mall, Durban.