Author Archives: Helga

So How Is David?

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that began with drizzle and ended with sunshine. It turned out to be a beautiful day. I worked for 7 hours of the day, but also got some reading done and went for … Continue reading →

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19 Minutes

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie It was wonderful to hear from your Mom today, Elsie,  and hear about the little girl who has come to live in your neighbourhood. Great to have a friend close by. Today was the day a wintery … Continue reading →

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Something for Nothing

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today we got something valuable for nothing. It’s not often this happens but today it did. There was a guy on the Mountainside Chat Whatsapp group that posted this at 12:46pm At 12:57pm, I asked if it … Continue reading →

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The Submarine

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was super fun speaking to you today. You showed me your doll named ‘She’! I love the names you call your ‘friends’.  Thank you for the video call and we look forward to seeing you again … Continue reading →

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Friday Friday Friday

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Friday has such a nice ring to it. I know you enjoy Fridays as well! Today we didn’t go to the beach, but I did head off to the mall early to buy supplements for David. He’s … Continue reading →

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Looks Can Be Deceiving

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, I’m so glad you are learning to swim. One day you and I will be able to swim in the sea together and I will be sure to teach you to respect the dangers of the ocean. … Continue reading →

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A Much Better Day For Me

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today was a much better for me, probably because I fell asleep at about 6:30pm last night!  I slept until just after 9pm got up for a short while, went back to sleep until 2am. Was awake … Continue reading →

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5% Better

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie This is going to be a short account of the events of the day. Today was the day David felt the stairs were 5% easier than yesterday. He did all right in morning. By lunchtime, he was … Continue reading →

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David’s Strategy

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, What can I say about today? For me it was another desk bound day. While I covered for my manager all of last week, this week, he had a family crisis and needed to fly to Spain … Continue reading →

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Mike Rubbing His Hands Together

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today I saw you looking so cute in pink! Off to church you went and afterwards you went to the Padstal to see Oupa and visited the dog which you have altogether outgrown. This is you with … Continue reading →

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Definitely Not David’s Heart

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, Thank you for your prayers for David today! You are so adorable and Granny loves you more than you know! We pray so too. One day you will read these words and smile. David had more left-sided … Continue reading →

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Conquering Massive Rocks

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie, Today was the day two massive rocks got conquered. Courage and his team were working on getting a huge one down a level & they succeeded. The big rock circled came down from below the one above. … Continue reading →

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David’s Health Issues

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, I’m really hoping by the time you are old enough to read this, it will just be a distant memory of a difficult time. Today I called it adversity. Last night I slept really badly and woke … Continue reading →

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The Rock

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked for another 10 hours. The hard work is only this week. Next week, it will be back to normal. We did get to walk to the shops for a few supplies. … Continue reading →

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Rough Seas

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie This morning when we woke up the wind was still blowing gales, but it was forecast to improve as the day progressed. I took one look at Fish Hoek beach and decided I wouldn’t be swimming in … Continue reading →

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