As a friend or loved one of someone going through a difficult and trying time, it can be really hard to know what to do and say to help him during his journey. May this CareBox, which has been thoughtfully put together, fill him with strength, knowing that someone is thinking of him and remind him to take time to enjoy the little things even when he doesn’t feel up to it. Head up, heart strong…this too is a moment in time. It will pass.

The wood of the Mopane tree is strong, durable and resilient. It has very distinctive butterfly shaped leaves, which in time transform from green into beautiful shades of orange and yellow in winter.

• Happy socks: You’ve got this!  All you need to be able to do is see the next step, no matter how small it may be.
• Puzzle book: Take some time to unwind and occupy your mind.
• Playing cards: Think creatively, play smart, bluff boldly, bet precisely, raise fiercely, call casually and win confidently.  We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.
• Tea: For a hug in a cup. Take time to make and enjoy a lovely cup of tea.  It’s about filling your day with little moments just for you.
• Chuckles: As you savour each chocolate ball, be in the moment because it’s an important one.  Sometimes the smallest things can take up the most room in our hearts.
• Funky Ouma braai spices:  It’s about seasoning everything with love, starting with yourself.  A wonderful reminder of just how much you are loved.