Die lente in die Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin is 'n wonderlike tyd.

Spring in the Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin is a wonderful time.

Die lug is dik met die geur van blomblare en daar is 'n simfonie van kleur.

The air is thick with the scent of petals and there is a symphony of color.

Johan, 'n toegewyde tuinier met 'n liefde vir groenigheid, onthaal homself in hierdie prag.

Johan, a dedicated gardener with a love for greenery, immerses himself in this splendor.

Hy stap saam met sy vriendin, Elmarie, en haar broer, Pieter, tussen die blombeddings.

He walks with his girlfriend, Elmarie, and her brother, Pieter, among the flowerbeds.

Vandag is 'n helder dag.

Today is a bright day.

'n Perfekte dag vir 'n uitstappie in die tuin.

A perfect day for an outing in the garden.

Maar Johan dra 'n geheime las.

But Johan carries a secret burden.

Sy gesondheid is broos wanneer die pollen in die lug is.

His health is fragile when the pollen is in the air.

Hy het allergies vir pollen, maar niks kan sy liefde vir tuinmaak demp nie.

He is allergic to pollen, but nothing can dampen his love for gardening.

Hy het sy sakdoekie gereed en 'n botteltjie tabletjies vir noodgevalle diep in sy rugsak.

He has his handkerchief ready and a small bottle of tablets for emergencies deep in his backpack.

“Die blomme is pragtig, nie waar nie?” Elmarie sê, glimlaggend en opgewonde.

“The flowers are beautiful, aren't they?” Elmarie says, smiling and excited.

Johan knik, probeer sy nies te onderdruk.

Johan nods, trying to suppress his sneeze.

Hulle stap verder.

They walk further.

Die pad kronkel tussen die ryk gestruktureerde plantegroei.

The path winds between the richly structured vegetation.

Johan voel 'n krap in sy keel.

Johan feels a scratch in his throat.

Dit begin klein.

It starts small.

Maar gou slaan 'n groot nies hom oorval.

But soon a large sneeze overtakes him.

Sy oë water.

His eyes water.

“Gaan dit goed, Johan?” Pieter vra, ligte bekommernis in sy stem.

“Are you okay, Johan?” Pieter asks, slight concern in his voice.

Maar Johan wuif dit af, probeer om hul uitstappie nie te ontwrig nie.

But Johan waves it off, trying not to disrupt their outing.

Die son sak laer oor die berg.

The sun sets lower over the mountain.

Johan voel hoe sy asemhaling moeiliker raak.

Johan feels his breathing become more difficult.

Hy weet hy het min tyd voordat sy simptome erger word.

He knows he has little time before his symptoms worsen.

Elmarie en Pieter kyk terug en Johan struikel, probeer sy balans handhaaf.

Elmarie and Pieter look back and Johan stumbles, trying to maintain his balance.

Hy weet wat kom.

He knows what's coming.

Sy noodmedikasie is in sy tas, maar hy moet vinnig optree.

His emergency medication is in his bag, but he must act quickly.

Pieter help Johan om rustig te sit terwyl Elmarie deur sy tas grawe, haar oë op hom en vol kommer.

Pieter helps Johan to sit quietly while Elmarie rummages through his bag, her eyes on him and full of concern.

Johan wys met 'n bewerige vinger na die posisie van sy medikasie.

Johan points with a shaky finger to the location of his medication.

Elmarie se hande bewe terwyl sy dit aan hom oorhandig.

Elmarie's hands shake as she hands it to him.

Met sy laaste helder gedagte neem hy sy medikasie, voel hoe sy keel weer oopmaak en die druk op sy bors verminder.

With his last clear thought, he takes his medication, feeling his throat open up and the pressure on his chest decrease.

Hy haal diep asem, die lug voel soeter en verligting spoel oor hom.

He takes a deep breath, the air feels sweeter and relief washes over him.

Elmarie plaas haar hand op sy skouer.

Elmarie places her hand on his shoulder.

“Ons kan gaan as jy wil.”

"We can go if you want."

Maar Johan kyk om hom rond.

But Johan looks around him.

Die tuin, vol lewe en kleur, kalmeer hom.

The garden, full of life and color, calms him.

“Nee, ek is reg.

“No, I'm alright.

Laat ons nog 'n rukkie bly.”

Let's stay a little longer.”

Hy glimlag moeg, maar opreg.

He smiles, tired but genuine.

Hulle stap stadig verder, Johan stadig meer seker van sy stappe.

They walk slowly further, Johan gradually more sure of his steps.

Hy het geleer.

He has learned.

Hy sal voortaan sy medikasie nader aan hom hou.

In the future, he will keep his medication closer to him.

Maar vir nou koester hy in die skoonheid van die tuin.

But for now, he cherishes the beauty of the garden.

Hy waardeer die oomblik, 'n geskenk van die natuur en sy eie vasberadenheid.

He appreciates the moment, a gift from nature and his own determination.