Die lente son skyn helder in die groot vensters van die korporatiewe kantoor waar Annelie al vroeg die oggend sit.

The spring sun shines brightly through the large windows of the corporate office where Annelie sits early in the morning.

Dit was nie 'n rustige tyd by die werk nie.

It wasn't a quiet time at work.

Haar maatskappy was besig met 'n groot samesmelting.

Her company was involved in a major merger.

Daar is baie om te doen.

There is much to be done.

Sy is gewoond aan druk, maar hierdie projek is veral veeleisend.

She is used to pressure, but this project is particularly demanding.

Johan, haar man, werk ook in die kantoor.

Johan, her husband, also works in the office.

Hy verstaan die druk, maar sy eie werk hou hom besig.

He understands the pressure, but his own work keeps him busy.

Hy het ook groot projekte om te hanteer.

He also has big projects to manage.

Tussen vergaderings en e-posse, wil Annelie aan die skool dink.

In between meetings and emails, Annelie wants to think about the school.

Haar seun sukkel by die skool.

Her son is struggling at school.

Dit maak haar bekommerd.

It worries her.

By die kantoor is dit stil.

In the office, it's quiet.

Sleek en modern, almal is gefokus.

Sleek and modern, everyone is focused.

Maar Annelie se gedagtes dwaal.

But Annelie's thoughts wander.

Sy dink aan die vrolike chaos van haar huis, vol kinderlag en opgewondenheid oor die lente wat die blomme laat blom.

She thinks of the cheerful chaos of her home, full of children's laughter and excitement about the spring that makes the flowers bloom.

Sy wéét dat haar werk belangrik is, maar haar gesin ook.

She knows that her work is important, but so is her family.

Met die samesmelting aan die gang, moet Annelie 'n belangrike aanbieding voorberei.

With the merger underway, Annelie must prepare an important presentation.

Dit is 'n groot geleentheid vir haar loopbaan.

It's a big opportunity for her career.

Maar net op dieselfde dag het haar seun 'n belangrike skoolvergadering.

But just on the same day, her son has an important school meeting.

Sy weet nie wat om te doen nie.

She doesn't know what to do.

Sy lê bedagsaam na.

She thinks carefully.

Sy wwe dat sy nie alles gelyktydig kan doen nie.

She knows she can't do everything at once.

Dit is nie maklik nie.

It's not easy.

Johan sien haar bekommernis.

Johan sees her concern.

Hy praat rustig met haar in die gang, net voor 'n vergadering.

He talks to her calmly in the hallway, just before a meeting.

"Ons weet wat belangrik is," sê hy.

"We know what's important," he says.

Hy herinner haar dat hulle 'n span is, by die werk en by die huis.

He reminds her that they are a team, at work and at home.

"Ek is hier vir jou," voeg hy by.

"I'm here for you," he adds.

Annelie sit vir 'n paar oomblikke stil by haar lessenaar.

Annelie sits quietly at her desk for a few moments.

Sy dink na.

She thinks.

Dit is belangrik om haar seun te ondersteun.

It's important to support her son.

Kinders het net een kinderjare.

Children only have one childhood.

Sy maak 'n besluit.

She makes a decision.

Sy gaan die skoolvergadering bywoon en dan haar aanbieding via haar selfoon doen.

She will attend the school meeting and then do her presentation via her cellphone.

Met selfvertroue stap sy uit die kantoor en ry na die skool.

With confidence, she leaves the office and drives to the school.

By die vergadering ontdek sy dat haar seun sukkel met 'n vak, maar ook dat hy boelie-ervarings gehad het.

At the meeting, she discovers that her son is struggling with a subject, but also that he has had bullying experiences.

Dit is moeilik om te hoor, maar sy is bly dat sy daar is om hom te help.

It's difficult to hear, but she's glad she's there to help him.

Terug in die kar, laai Annelie haar selfoon vir die aanbieding.

Back in the car, Annelie loads her cellphone for the presentation.

Sy voel die spanning, maar haar besluite maak haar sterker.

She feels the tension, but her decisions make her stronger.

Wanneer die vergadering begin, praat sy met helderheid en selfvertroue.

When the meeting starts, she speaks with clarity and confidence.

Haar kollegas en baas luister aandagtig.

Her colleagues and boss listen attentively.

Na die vergadering, kry sy e-pos van haar baas.

After the meeting, she receives an email from her boss.

"Goed gedoen," sê dit.

"Well done," it says.

"Ons bewonder jou toewyding.

"We admire your dedication."

"In die dae daarna, leer Annelie om haar tyd beter te bestuur.

In the days that follow, Annelie learns to manage her time better.

Sy stel grense by die werk.

She sets boundaries at work.

Sy praat openlik met Johan en saam vind hulle 'n balans tussen werk en gesin.

She talks openly with Johan, and together they find a balance between work and family.

Die lenteblomme buite haar huis voel helder en vol lewe, 'n refleksie van die nuwe balans wat sy gevind het.

The spring flowers outside her house feel bright and full of life, a reflection of the new balance she has found.

Annelie is dankbaar vir die lesse wat sy geleer het.

Annelie is grateful for the lessons she has learned.

Om vir haar gesin op te staan het haar sterker gemaak—en nou weet sy, sy kan enige uitdaging hanteer.

Standing up for her family has made her stronger—and now she knows she can handle any challenge.