Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

Out & About Friday

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Helga

Out and about today. Breakfast with Julian and Mike before Mike went off to Paarden Eiland again. Julian gave me a ride home and then left for the morning. I did some work and then Leanne picked me up for … Continue reading →

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Berg Winds

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Helga

Today was hot. We are mid-winter, dry and desperate for rain. The dam levels have done well with the rain that fell a week ago, but since, we have had sunshine and plenty of it. Today the berg winds blew… … Continue reading →

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EGR

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Helga

Just EGR. It’s actually three little letters which are really good to remember. They will bring a smile to your face in the most trying of circumstances. I didn’t think them up. I got them from a Vlog I follow Phil … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Day

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Helga

I can’t help but be thankful for this day. It was in the evening and also a Tuesday – 17th July 1979 when I bowed my head and said a prayer that was to change my life.  39 years ago … Continue reading →

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A Full Monday

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Helga

Today has been busy. For most weeks I would work first and go to gym later, but this morning, I did just under an hour of work first then zipped to gym. Got home, got showered and then Darryn arrived … Continue reading →

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God’s Gift To Me

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Helga

I wanted to get this blog written before the Wimbledon final between Kevin Anderson and Novak Djokovic. Once that starts, I’ll get thinking in another direction. This morning we woke up late. I got up and made coffee and Mike … Continue reading →

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Kevin Anderson Into The Wimbledon 2018 Final

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Helga

What a moment!!  Five gruelling sets between John Isner and Kevin Anderson in the longest Wimbledon semi-final ever recorded. It finally ended after more than 6.5 hours. Anderson won 7-6, 6-7,6-7,6-4 and the final set a whopping 26-24.  He’s the … Continue reading →

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We Already Have a SAfrican in the Wimbledon Finals

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Helga

Meet Raven! This is Raven Klaasen and he is a South African tennis player who has excelled in doubles. Today he and his doubles partner Michael Venus (from New Zealand) went through to the Wimbledon Men’s Doubles Finals! Here are … Continue reading →

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It’s Either a Miracle or a Really Bad ENT

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Helga

I said that a couple of times today. “It’s either a miracle or a really bad ENT”. Today Mike and I went to see an ENT so he could further check out Mike’s throat to see if there was anything … Continue reading →

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My Meals on Wheels

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Helga

This week we are trying something different and having a break from cooking. We have our own meals on wheels dropping off dinners each day! I should have taken photos of what came yesterday and today. I’ll try remember tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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Sunday in Swellendam

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Helga

Today, we woke up, packed an overnight bag and spent the day and this evening with Adrian, Stacey and little Elsie. It’s been a treat! Swellendam sunset. Mike played some golf. I baby sat while Adrian and Stacey went for … Continue reading →

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Visit to the City Library & World Cup Soccer

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Helga

I have never been to the Cape Town library. Today, Julian and I drove through to Cape Town for a visit. It’s opposite the Parade and open until 4pm on a Saturday.  It’s over three floors. This is the top … Continue reading →

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Biopsy Done & Dusted

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Helga

Today was a good day! The sun rose and it was warm and sunny. I did an hour of work before meeting Julian for breakfast. I then went to gym. On my way home the thoughts came into my mind … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Winter’s Day in Fish Hoek

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Helga

It most certainly has been a most beautiful winter’s day in Fish Hoek. This evening Julian and I walked to Kalk Bay. It’s such a lovely walk from down the cat walk, along the beach and then along the Main … Continue reading →

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It’s Not About Now

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Helga

When ill-health comes into a home and the brevity of life comes into focus, you realise more clearly that it’s not about now. We are poised within eternal life and are currently living the earthly big. For the last few … Continue reading →

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