Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

A Perfect Day

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Helga

Today we really got it right! The weather was perfect with not much wind. Julian bought Mike a golf voucher to play at Westlake for Christmas last year and if we didn’t use it by 21st December it wouldn’t quite … Continue reading →

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If You Want To Feel Rich…

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Helga

This is a cool reminder… If you want to feel rich, just count the things you have that money can’t buy. I have a happy marriage. I have family who love me.  I have friends. I have a job. I … Continue reading →

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Dust

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Helga

These days have been marked by an enormous amount of white dust which is settling in our garden from the building site behind our house. With summer here, the weather dry and the south-easter fresh, clouds of grey sandy dust … Continue reading →

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There Will Always Be Irritations

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Helga

That’s the truth – going through life there will always be irritations and last night I experienced one of them. The interviews I go to in Durban are held at the Hilton Hotel and it is so very convenient to … Continue reading →

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Best Seed Cracker Recipe

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Helga

These are very moreish. Once you start nibbling, it’s hard to stop, but at least they are not laden with carbs. They only contain seeds and come from the book the Real Meal Revolution. The batch I made came to … Continue reading →

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When We Can’t See What’s Ahead

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Helga

It’s so easy to worry about what is ahead. There may be horrible things that you think may happen that never will. It’s easy to think that things are looking pretty bad ahead when they actually aren’t. This is one of … Continue reading →

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How To Be Married 101

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Helga

I was thinking about this, this morning. Marriage is a complex arrangement! What are the most important things to know about being married? What does it mean to be married? If someone had to ask me how to be married, … Continue reading →

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Worst Part Of My Job

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Helga

This amazing job that I am doing ticks a lot of boxes for me. Sometimes I want to pinch myself that God ordained that I would stumble upon a fantastic company and He would launch me into a whole new … Continue reading →

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Werner, JP, Rode – 2 years in Eternity

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Helga

It was two years ago today that Werner Groenewald and his two teenage children, JP and Rode died in Kabul, Afghanistan. Wife and Mom, Hannelie Groenewald survived as she was not home at the time. “You die only once – you might … Continue reading →

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A Day To Enjoy

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Helga

Today I read  the note that I have read many times before. It lies around my desk, peeking out from under the keyboard, or on top of a pile of other papers. It just is a reminder to enjoy today! I … Continue reading →

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Jack & Eden Get Married

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Helga

Yesterday was a memorable day. David’s long time friend Jack married his beautiful bride, Eden in a lovely outdoor ceremony on a stunning summer’s day in the Cape winelands. Some long-time listeners to Rise and Shine may remember Jack came … Continue reading →

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Banting Berry Meringue Dessert

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Helga

I’ve tried a recipe like this before, but the meringue base didn’t come out as well as I would have liked – it was a bit too chewy. I got this from LCHFplan.com which is a great resource.  (Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Helga

I’m finishing the final 4 part of giving thanks when you are in the thick of it, using the acrostic THANKS. The whole article is here. I have been in the thick of it in that the amount of work I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Wait To Feel Grateful Before You Give Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Helga

With the THANKS acrostic, I discovered who wrote it. I got it off Ungrind and it’s written by Briana Almengor. The acrostic is simply: “T.H.A.N.K.S” T is for Thoughts. H is for our Hearts. A is for Acknowledging our realities. … Continue reading →

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6 Simple Ways To Give Thanks In The Thick Of It

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Helga

This morning Ursula put this on our whatsapp group and it’s too good not to share. I’m not sure who wrote it so I put it through a plagiarism check and this website came up, Ungrind.org They have the whole acronym … Continue reading →

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