Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

Five Minute Date

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Helga

This morning I had a five minute date with Mike! We had decided to go to the Fish Hoek Methodist Church 8-30 service and I planned on walking. Looking at the threatening rain clouds, I set off with a warm … Continue reading →

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100 Emails Later

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Helga

The emails have been piling up this week. This morning there were 141 of them in one inbox. By the end of the day, I had got that down to 54. Along with those that came into my own inbox, … Continue reading →

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Water in the Pond

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Helga

A few days ago, before the storm, I took a photo of the Sun Valley pond…and it was so very dry, even though there had been some rain a week before. The morning after the storm broke (Wednesday morning) I … Continue reading →

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Not a Single Car on Ou Kaapse Weg

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Helga

That was our experience when Mike and I went off to the airport to pick up Julian. There was not a single car on Ou Kaapse Weg going or on our return. But there was a reason. It was 00-45am when … Continue reading →

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The Storm

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Helga

I think everyone who lives in Cape Town will have a story about the storm. It’ll probably be in the end a full 24 hours of wind and rain, although our little neighbourhood has pretty much stood firm through it … Continue reading →

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Mike Looked At Me in Amazement

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Helga

Next week Mike and I have decided to go away for a couple of nights and I decided it would be a good idea to not take my technology. Leave it all behind. Go off the grid.  When I told … Continue reading →

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Lull Before The Storm

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Helga

Today has been a beautiful winter’s day. Very little wind and some perfect sunshine. The washing got dry and has been bought in. As I enjoyed the day, I was reminded that it is the lull before the storm. This … Continue reading →

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A Whiff Can Take You Back

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Helga

It’s funny how a whiff of something can take you back to a bygone era. I had one of those this morning. After the beautiful rain last night, this morning was fresh and overcast. I went down to the Noordhoek … Continue reading →

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A Note in My Bible

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Helga

Every June 3rd, when I open my Bible to read, I have a note which reminds me that on this day 2010, Carlyn phoned the CCFm studio and gave her life to Jesus. It unrolled like this…. which is what … Continue reading →

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To all who did receive Him…

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Helga

Today I finished reading the gospel of John. I just so love it. It memorizes me every time I read it. I so remember the first time I read John 1:12-13 But to all who did receive Him, to those … Continue reading →

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Reflections of Granny

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Helga

Oh wow, I was looking back on some old blogs and I came upon this one. I remember this moment… Friday 15th June 2012 9-47pm This is a post I just want to write and not necessarily post for public … Continue reading →

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End of May 2014

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Helga

I have been reflecting on the end of May 2014 – a full 3 years ago, when I presented my last Rise & Shine on Radio CCFm and walked out of the studio for the last time. I have visited … Continue reading →

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Oops! Nearly Missed My Blog

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Helga

I’m anticipating that one day I may wake up and suddenly realise that I never wrote the blog the day before!  So full was today with activity that today could have been that day. But it’s not! The day began … Continue reading →

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Rollercoaster Ride

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Helga

Today has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. It was a matter of telling successful candidates of their success and unsuccessful candidates that they have not been successful. I rode the highs of those who were successful and plummeted … Continue reading →

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What God Expects

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Helga

This evening Mike and I went for a walk and he started talking about paying taxes and the exchange that Jesus had with His disciples when the tax collectors had challenged them about paying tax. Jesus could have done many … Continue reading →

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