Author Archives: Helga

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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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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