Monthly Archives: February 2014

Mike’s Birthday – Helga’s Creativity

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Helga

9-48am It’s a quick blog this morning because we’ve got a full day ahead! Today, my wonderful husband celebrates his birthday! We bought him a new set of golf clubs – his first new set ever! He got those on … Continue reading →

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When Trust Is Broken

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Helga

8-22am I don’t know why I started thinking of the importance of trust this morning. I think it is one of those things that we mostly take for granted as it subtly impacts our lives each and every day. It … Continue reading →

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The Morning Venus Kissed the Moon…

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Helga

1-17pm When I stepped outside into the warm balmy predawn of this morning, I did what I always do – I looked up. The blanket of stars shone brightly,  but nothing compared to the surprise of the morning star of … Continue reading →

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Mad Kalk Bay Roadworks

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Helga

1-48pm This morning, I headed right home straight after the 9am conclusion of the show. It was plain sailing all the way along Main Rd. towards Kalk Bay. It was only when I arrived about 200m before the traffic lights … Continue reading →

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One Word That Has Made Our Marriage Work

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Helga

2-25pm I remember listening to a Focus on the Family many years ago where one of the guests said differences between husband and wife is like money owed, while similarities are like money saved. I was horrified! As newly weds … Continue reading →

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Bed at 1am!

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Helga

9-11am It’s been a fab weekend.  Yesterday I did a walk-walk-run (that’s where I mainly walk, but after every kilometre, I run for a few hundred metres). In the afternoon we watched cricket & cheered every run the Proteas made. … Continue reading →

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A Visit To Robben Island

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Helga

11am It really takes you back in time when you go on a historic visit of any type. When the history is on your doorstep, you are amazed that you haven’t done it before.  Apartheid lost its life nearly a … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Robben Island

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Helga

10-23 Today is going to be a glorious day. I’m off on an adventure with my friend Lynette Quimpo. Together we are going to Robben Island! Our Ferry leaves at one, so I’m putting up a quick blog. You’ll get … Continue reading →

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Weigh-In Day….No Scale Stress!

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Helga

1-48pm So today, before I went to gym, I climbed on my home scale and to my ABUNDANT joy, I was fully under 70kg! I was so happy! Joyfully, I went off to gym, where the scale is electronic and … Continue reading →

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Best Seat In The House…

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Helga

1-49pm With the warm weather we’ve had this last week, finding a cool place to park has become priority for many. Aircons and fans have been flying off the shelves, beaches crowded , swimming pools finally used, it’s been sweltering … Continue reading →

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Why Marriage Isn’t & Never Will Be Perfectly Fulfilling

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Helga

12-39 This morning my Bible reading included Psalm 37. Verse 4 is probably the best known of the Psalm. It says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” I decided to make … Continue reading →

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A Meeting With A Monkey

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Helga

2-49pm Today, after our gym workout, the three of us who are trained by Mel – Sue, Riana and I – all went back to Sue’s house – so I could meet Prince! Prince is a common Marmoset monkey. He … Continue reading →

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House Fire In Capri

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Helga

9-28am Today I am staying home as ‘security guard’ mainly. Last night, a strong gust of wind ripped the inner frame of our balcony door away from the outer frame. Mike did a temporary fix but it meant we couldn’t … Continue reading →

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“Your Desire Will Be For Your Husband”

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Helga

11-46am What I am about to say is what I think most women want. I am sure there are some ladies, who don’t fit into this mold, but most, I can imagine,  do. I’m thinking of how women are made … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Hand-Drawn Valentine’s Card…

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Helga

2-32pm This is how my day began: I did my normal wake up routine and then when I came downstairs to have my quiet time, the little table in front of my chair, looked like this… This was the inside … Continue reading →

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