Monthly Archives: February 2013

Emotional Rollercoaster Ride…

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Helga

3-07pm The last 24 hours have been something else! Just after I posted yesterday’s blog, Mike phoned from the office. “I have some news,” he said. “Okay?” I said. “I’ve heard back from the Ladies Christian Home and they have … Continue reading →

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Prof Tim Noakes in the Rise & Shine Studio

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Helga

2-08pm That was the highlight of today’s show…having Prof Tim Noakes onto Rise and Shine between 7 & 8am to speak about Low Carb High Fat eating. He bought with him his book …which we gave away to one blessed … Continue reading →

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Specs

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Helga

3-32pm Today I got my reading glasses! Yes! They are going to make my life so much easier. Truth be told, my eyesight is not that bad, but when I’m doing my Bible reading in the morning, it’s first thing, … Continue reading →

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Casual Noordhoek Church

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Helga

2-44pm Today’s the day we went to the new gathering in Noordhoek. Informal is the best way to describe  this easy going, children welcome, coffee drinking little meeting! Tea and coffee was first and it was great coffee. Plus, you … Continue reading →

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One of the pleasures of life…

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Helga

3-28pm There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that one of the biggest pleasures in my life is being woken up with the most amazing, frothy, BIG, mega home made cappuccino!  Most times I wake up ahead of Mike. … Continue reading →

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God sees, God hears, God cares, God rescues

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Helga

3-56pm Today I had a double dose of Louie Giglio. First, I re-aired the audio from a short You Tube video on Laminin. This is brilliant. Louie Giglio – short you tube on LAMININ This is what Laminin looks like… … Continue reading →

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Gadding about with Granny!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Helga

3-06pm That’s what I did today. After a fun-filled Rise and Shine show – I love Thursdays with Jonathan – I came home straight after 9am, as Mavis had a Dr’s appointment. She had come early and got Granny up … Continue reading →

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Granny! Caught in the Act!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Helga

2-41pm Every evening, as I put Granny to bed, I re-emphasize the need for her to STAY IN BED! “Don’t get up!” I say, loudly and firmly, so she can hear me! “No, I won’t,” she says as emphatically. So … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Makeover!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Helga

3-23pm Today, Riana and I met for a quick coffee and then a shopping trip to buy new things for my en-suite bathroom. Riana is a ‘professional housewife.’ I am only an amateur. We amateurs need help. I need help! … Continue reading →

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Eye Test and O-Desk

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Helga

3-13pm For me, I must make this the month of medical check-ups…. and today I got my first one done. I went and had my eyes checked. I was definitely beginning to struggle when reading. Off I went today at … Continue reading →

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I Love New Things…

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Helga

12-26pm Don’t we all! I love new things, especially when God is doing them! This morning I got to experience a New Thing, a bit unexpectedly. I knew that Common Ground Church had started services at Sun Valley Primary School, … Continue reading →

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It’s Time…

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Helga

1-52pm Another penny dropped, another lightbulb came on, another reassurance regarding Granny. It’s definitely time for her to go to frail care. I don’t know what they did at the Ladies Christian Home that struck a chord with her, but … Continue reading →

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Hot Blog!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Helga

3-16pm I’m writing to you from the sauna like warmth of my bedroom! This morning, after a buzzing Rise and Shine Show, I went to Bible study where we watched a DVD by Andy Stanley on God’s glory. It was … Continue reading →

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