Author Archives: Helga

A Tiny Bit More Energy

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie If yesterday was a better day, today we saw the tiniest iota of progress with David. Tiny to be sure. When he came up this morning, he said, not too loudly, that he felt he had a … Continue reading →

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There’s Always a Better Day

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie There’s always a better day than yesterday and today was better. Last night, David came up and he was kaput after the ‘exercise’ in the afternoon but after dinner and an episode of Seinfeld (now on Netflix), … Continue reading →

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A Bit of a Bleak Day

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie You will have days that are a bit bleak. Today was one of those for us. Stuart left for China. David did not. It was always going to be a bleak day. I thought Stuart was leaving … Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Day

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today we had a peaceful day. I think you did too as your Mom sent me photos of you walking with your friend, Aria and of you not only doing worksheets, but making your own as well! … Continue reading →

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I Watched a Plane

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I spent the morning out and about and the early afternoon I used Flight Radar to watch a plane creep over the ocean towards the island Julian and I will be visiting in … Continue reading →

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We Got Our Engineer’s Certificate

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Helga

Friday  Dear Elsie Today was the day I got lovely photo of you from your Mom. You were on the swing at school and you were loving it! And we are all so excited to see you next weekend! Early … Continue reading →

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Doing The Responsible Thing

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day Granpa did the responsible thing! It’s not always easy doing things you really don’t want to do, but the medical fraternity suggest check-ups for some nasty medical issues. Early detection results in early … Continue reading →

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16-8

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went down to the beach for a swim. The water had cleared of all the debris of two days ago and it was lovely and clear. It was still chilly – but … Continue reading →

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Coffee at 9

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today I got to see you learning to read and you are doing so well! Granny is so proud! Today I waited until 9am for my first coffee! It wasn’t easy but it is intermittent fasting David … Continue reading →

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Waves in a Hurry

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we managed to get to the beach. The sun rose and as it did, the wind dropped. It was difficult not to want to go to the beach. The light breeze forecast cold … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Reading

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day, I did more reading of my book on Saint Helena. It’s getting closer. Three weeks from today, God willing we will be on Saint Helena Island. The book is a rich catalogue of … Continue reading →

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Misty Saturday

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to Chalk & Cheese for breakfast. I had Avo on Toast but also followed it up with this….they do a very nice scone, although I did share it with Mike. (Photo … Continue reading →

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A Day Off

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today I took the day off from work and it was wonderful. I don’t need a lot of time off to catch my breath and regain some strength.  I spent some time in my rocking chair reading, … Continue reading →

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Rain

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did my last day’s work before having a bit of a long weekend. I think I will check my email tomorrow but I won’t be covering for anyone and will enjoy some … Continue reading →

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Days Are Finding a Rhythm

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you cut yourself quite badly and ended up having it checked by the hospital. We are grateful it didn’t need stitches but it could be fixed with steri-strips and a bandage. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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