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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Cat Drama!
11-05 am Truffles is the cutest cat ever. Many years ago she came to our home as a youngster and Mike took her under his wing and decided to ‘fatten her up.’ We thought she was a stray and didn’t … Continue reading
What Are You Waiting For? God’s Timing Is Perfect…
8-05am I think Granny’s memorial service went very well. A number of the older folk from the Fish Hoek Methodist Church who knew Granny from some years ago were there. Our family was there as well as Mike’s sister and … Continue reading
My Eulogy For Granny!
6-43am Today is Granny’s ‘farewell’. I don’t know if I will be able to get through this without getting a bit emotional! It’s good to remember her. There are many things that I will remember about Mike’s Mom that will … Continue reading
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My Head Says, My Heart Says…
8-37am Grief is an unsettled emotion. It is unexpected. Sometimes tears, other times relief – a lightness – it’s over. I’ve experienced both. Granny was a very meaningful person to us, so despite her very old age, her lack of … Continue reading
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Hiding Behind a Mask…
11-19am Today we decided to go to the Methodist Church, Granny’s home church, just to honour her. She was not able to go for more than a year, but the folk there have always been kind and caring and thoughtful … Continue reading
Personal Trainer Vss Gym Membership
11-57am As I went off to a boot camp this morning with my personal trainer, I thought about how motivated I am to exercise. Since 28th February this year, I have gone diligently twice a week (bar one Monday when … Continue reading
Stress!
6-27am This morning I woke up stressed! It’s the feeling I get when I say to those around me, “I can feel my hair going grey!” Betwixt & Between. There is so much to do. I don’t know where to … Continue reading
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Time To Say Thank-You!
8-50am In February, when we started planning for Granny to move to the Ladies Christian Home, I had absolutely NO idea what to expect. I knew of the LCH. In fact, Lindsay who is the Managing Director of the home, … Continue reading
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Memorial Service Arrangements
7-52am Yesterday morning, before I went on air, I stepped out onto the CCfm balcony, which is on the 3rd floor. A magnificent sunrise was unfolding. With Granny’s passing fresh in my mind, I thought to myself that she would … Continue reading
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Granny Has Crossed The Finishing Line…
4-07am Last night, we got the call we knew may come. Granny slipped away, passing gently and peacefully into the presence of Jesus at about 8-15pm. Mike had an amazing time with her yesterday morning. As he sat and prayed, … Continue reading
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Sunday Visit To Granny
10-44am After waking early this morning, I got up & made chicken a la king & veggies for lunch. Then dressed & Mike and I drove to town to see Granny. I have to tell you, my heart was in … Continue reading
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Back At The Bedside
11-40am Another day has passed & Granny is hanging on. She is eating like a bird, very little and through a syringe. The staff are turning her every 2 hours & when they do she groans weakly, but that’s the … Continue reading
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Granny Hanging On
10-06am Mike’s Mom (aka Granny) seemed to have a good night. Her colour this morning seemed better & she appears comfortable. She managed 100ml of Ensure & drifts in & out. Sometimes she looks at me with wide eyes … Continue reading
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