The Cats & the Bath

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday

Dear Elsie

Today I got to see what happens when the cats and the bath meet. When we first got them, the previous owner decided they were a bit too smelly and he bathed them. We arrived to collect our new precious cargo only to find them still damp and very bedraggled, discombobulated and absolutely petrified. Then they got loaded into our cat box and into the car. Poor kitties…here they are on 13th July…

Since then they have not been bathed. But today, I looked at the bath and though, ‘Hm, no guests in the Seaview apartment – I don’t need to worry about using all the hot water- this evening I will bath,’ so I did.

The cats, especially Claw’d were fascinated. Claw’d loves to sit on my lap & I think he could maybe come sit on my lap in the bath. A couple of times he reached up and looked into the bath but then was not so sure. I didn’t have my cell phone to take a photo when he jumped up on the edge of the bath and looked out the window. That would have been a great photo. After Mike bought his cell phone up, I got a pic of them sitting outside the bathroom. Claw’d just hung around the entire time…very curious.

When I was done, they curled up on the rocking chair and that’s where they still are parked. Two cats-a-cuddling…

They have certainly settled down. Raiku has a sore on his toe which he keeps cleaning. I managed to dunk his paw into warm water – not sure if that did any good. It doesn’t seem to worry him in that he’s not limping or showing any signs of pain. He just spends a lot of time licking it. I’ll keep an eye on it.

David has had a better day today and keeping with the cat theme…he is also a favourite of Claw’ds.

David phoned his physician today and explained he was going off the meds. He’ll reduce the Clopidogrel to every other day and then to every 2 days. The Eliquis he will cut back to once a day and eventually one every 2nd day until they are finished. Hopefully, he won’t have any adverse effects getting off them. Once he’s off them, then we will decide what else to try – the CoQ10 and Vitamin B seemed to give him some energy but there are other micronutrients others have said work. We will do everything to try give his body all it needs to help heal his endothelial lining. David says today he’s feeling better because he’s done nothing for days. He’s just rested & that has stored energy. He’s also gone onto a full medical aid which is good.

The weather has calmed but I’m still thinking swimming may only happen on Thursday.

End of the day.

Isaiah 41:14
Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob, little Israel, do not fear, for I myself will help you,” declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx

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Stormy November Day

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Helga

Monday

Dear Elsie

I always knew today was going to be windy. Last week I saw that it would not be a day for the beach, but after tomorrow, it looked better. But, what I didn’t see coming was such a strong north wind. It’s been blowing chairs over, pot plants have gone tumbling and cushions have soared over the balcony.

With no beach swim or walk, I started work early & I worked 8 hours. The cats did not show interest in spending time outside. They have had various places to hang out.

While I thought the wind would abate by tomorrow, it looks like it’s going to be blowing through Wednesday.

A new guest arrived for the cottage today.  She came via a friend and is here while she waits for her passport to be ready. They are hoping it will be ready by Thursday so they’ve only booked until then. I feel so sorry for her because she’s a South African on a British passport who has lived outside South Africa for 15 years, most recently in Australia & before that the UK. She had to leave Australia for 3 months so her visa could be renewed. She took advantage of the opportunity to come back to SA to sort out her bank account. After coming into the country, she was informed by a travel agent that she, as a South African, won’t be allowed to leave the country on her British passport. In fact, she wasn’t supposed to come in without her SA passport either. She has an expired SA passport but not a valid one.She’s now  applied for a new SA passport and once it arrives she’ll be good to go. She’s next headed for Portugal to visit her daughter.

Mike has made raisin bread so I think a pre-dinner slice is required.

Isaiah 41:13
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx

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Young Guinea Fowl Came to Visit

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Helga

Sunday

Dear Elsie

Today was the day two young guinea fowl came to visit. I wish I had my camera with me. They looked like this (Photo from The Martha Blog)

Perhaps my early morning visitors were just a tad bigger. They were bold. I had let the cats out. And saw one of the little heads peering over the gabion basket above looking at me. At first I thought he was a pigeon but because he was so nonchalant and not at all spooked by my or the cat’s presence, I figured they were something else. Going up the steps, I found they were young guinea fowl and they came towards me. With almost a barking tweet, they squawked at Claw’d who meowed back.  I must remember to take my phone out first thing in the morning so I can catch these unexpected surprises.

Today we kept an eye on the Cricket World Cup final between India and Australia. Australia won.

I also walked down to Fish Hoek to pick up a chicken. This is the shark net from the beach side…

Another day where the north wind was blowing. Rain is forecast for tomorrow.

Julian and I ended the day with a walk about three quarters of the way to the end of the beach. The tide was quite high so we turned back before the end. Fish Hoek this evening…

Today the cats got collars – not sure how long they will last. We will see.

And finally, happy birthday to Barbara (for yesterday!) Happy birthday to you. Lovely verse for you…

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;  do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx

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The Cat’s Weights

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Helga

Saturday

Dear Elsie

Today was the day I weighed the cats! And just for the record, Raiku weighs 4.3kg and Claw’d weighs 4kg. They are both doing very well, albeit still eating things outside that make them throw up inside. I won’t walk about their hunting habits. Claw’d is my 1-trick circus cat. He can/will sit when instructed.

Raiku can’t or won’t, one of the two…

This morning we walked down to Chalk and Cheese for breakfast. We came home via the cat walk where I took this photo from the rock on which the net is attached.

The north wind has been blowing so the sea is flat. I am hoping to swim tomorrow, but the breeze has been quite chilly.

When we got home, it was video call time with you, Elsie. I learned all about how you came a major cropper on the road and needed 5 plasters, sugar water & pancakes to make you better. I’m glad you got over it.

I had a nap, did some reading and then went for a walk. This is 17 Hillside. They have demolished the garage so it’s going to be interesting to see what replaces it – I am imagining  a triple garage with all that excavation.

I walked up Ravine steps and then onto the mountainside. This is the view.

I then walked on to the shark spotters hut. I didn’t realise it was so hot and I began to feel really tired, so I called Mike and he came to pick me up, which was helpful.

The other thing that happened today was I received a speeding fine. So Mike was right. We were travelling towards Robertson when we last went to Swellendam. I was driving. Mike said, “I think it’s 60 along here.” I slowed down but it was too late. Only R200 but I didn’t get this in the mail. I got it via SMS, so the quality was really bad. When I went online to have a look, the picture wasn’t available. I’m a good one for leaving these infringements until they send it in the mail,  but as it’s only R200, I think I will just pay and get it off my name.

Isaiah 41:9
I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

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Friend From The Long Past

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Helga

Friday

Dear Elsie

Today was the day we did not go to the beach this morning. We felt our bodies needed a break, although we did walk down to the beach this evening and what a lot of activity there was.

I got such a lovely surprise when down there. Suddenly I was looking into the face of a friend from long past. Dorothy!

We met 40 years ago and were such good friends. Our paths parted when Dorothy (who had married Peter Kerr) moved to Canada and lived out the last 36 years there.  She is here visiting her sick sister and leaves on Thursday so we had a micro-catch up. We took the photo above, exchanged email addresses and then she needed to get back to her family. Mike and Julian had continued on their way, so I walked briskly to catch up. The beach was idyllic.

 

We also bumped into Mark and Jo who have just returned from 6 months in the UK. It was great to see them as well. Friday night on the beach seems the place to be!

The good news of the day is that David felt better than he has in the last week. This journey has been a roller coaster. We thought he would be sick, then start feeling better and would go from strength to strength. Instead it’s been 2 steps forward and sometimes 3 steps back. Today was a better day and we’ll take it.

We have arrived at the end of Isaiah 40. We look forward to the day.

Isaiah 40:30-31

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

 

 

 

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Morning Routine

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Helga

Thursday

Dear Elsie

Today I followed my regular morning routine. I woke up just after 5am and let the cats out the study. I usually pick each of them up to give them a good morning cuddle before feeding them. They I let them out. I make myself coffee and this morning, I went out on the balcony for a few minutes.  Claw’d wandered out but didn’t jump up on my lap, so I came inside and went to sit in my rocking chair with my blanket. It took him 5 seconds and he was on my lap making himself comfortable.

Then I do my word games including Wordle, Quordle and Octordle. That takes about 15 minutes. After that I do my Bible reading. Claw’d was feeling very comfortable…

David came up shortly after that, had coffee and breakfast and then went downstairs again. Initially, the day looked a bit overcast and we weren’t going to go to the beach, but with it being so windless, we couldn’t resist. Mike had a shortened run and I had a shortened swim but it was so worth it. There were a class of 13 little ones with their two teachers enjoying the gentle waves. Perfect day for it.

It shows how beautiful the day was.

Home for breakfast & then I started work. In the background the horror show of Cricket World Cup Semi-finals was underway between South Africa and Australia. While we didn’t completely humiliate ourselves, we did lose, so I won’t have to go through the same torment on Sunday.

Midday, I nipped out to do some shopping.

More work in the afternoon. And then after work Julian and I went walking.

Dinner and now we are going to watch the Crown.

But also today, Elsie, your Mom sent this adorable photo of you swimming.

You are growing in confidence.

David is feeling more chipper today. He’s up here now and we are about to watch The Crown. He appreciated Pastor John coming to visit today. These visits make a difference.

Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

 

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The News of the Day

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday

Dear Elsie

Today was a very warm summery day initially. The wind came in from the north, so the sea was super flat and I had a lovely swim. You drew a self portrait and it was perfect! I loved it. I just love that big smile & your pink dress. That’s one for a frame!

The big news of the day was our new cruise itinerary. We have booked the north-bound cruise in April and it was due to go to Egypt and Jordan but with the Middle East conflict they are now stopping in Cyprus, Rhodes and Sicily instead. These are places we’ve never seen, so we are excited about them.

Now we just have to sort the land arrangements when we arrive in Italy. Mike wants to head for the mountains, but we’ll see.

It was busy back at the house with Ruth cleaning the top floor and the cottage. David was back in the Little Lookout. Julian arrived & the guest was busy working in the apartment. There was a lot of laundry which dried pretty quickly given the berg wind conditions.

I worked almost 7 hours.

This evening is lovely and balmy.

Time to wrap up for the day.

Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary,
and His understanding no one can fathom.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

 

 

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God is Bigger

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday

Dear Elsie

Today was an exciting day for you because you visited the new school you will be going to next year! Grade R! It looks amazing and you loved seeing it and didn’t want to leave. You also met your teacher. I’m so excited for you.

Today we went to the beach. As we left we were struck by how beautiful it really is. If we were anywhere in the world and encountered a beach such as this, we would be taking photos and sending them to family.

The water is warming up nicely – it must be about 17C. It was beautiful. The wind is a little less this week, so I think we will be back tomorrow.

I worked for 5 hours. The Russian guest (yes we had a Russian guest!) left this morning and a new unusual booking came in. We have a lady who needs special peace and quiet for work meetings tomorrow through to Friday so she’s booked the apartment to work 8am to 4pm. She sleeps at home and comes during the day. She came to pick up the keys. No stress. Mike and I pulled the apartment together before her arrival.

And the cats continue to bring joy. Out on the mountain…

Enjoying the late afternoon sun…

David is still very much in a physical slump. He had about 3 good weeks and then a month ago started deteriorating to worse than he’s been since this all started a horrible 9 months ago. He’s been on the anticoagulant therapy for 6 months with no sustained improvement, so he is beginning to say it’s time to come off. God is bigger.

Isaiah 40:25-26
To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

Have you ever asked the internet, ‘how many stars are there?’

And you think God doesn’t know about you and your smallest, seemingly insignificant problems. He knows them every one & none of them are small in His sight.  God is bigger. We will cling to that.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

 

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You Can’t Have It All

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Helga

Monday

Dear Elsie

Today I was reminded that no matter how good life is, you can’t have it all. There’s always going to be something. It came to mind because of Iceland. Iceland, in 2022, was named the safest country to visit. Why? There’s hardly any crime. You can go walking knowing you are safe. There’s a high air quality, safe roads, child safety, no dangerous animals, friendly people and a sense of community. Add to that everyone speaks English. It’s pretty much a perfect place to be.

Except for this:

And this…2000 earthquakes in a couple of days. That’s scary.Volcanoes and earthquakes. Not such a fun environment to be when those natural disasters happen. Last week, the town of Grindavik was evacuated. Today the residents were allowed back to get their most treasured possessions before leaving again. How long for? Who knows? Such a lot of uncertainty in this little piece of paradise. And so we come back to you can’t have it all.

Contentment is learned.

Today I thought David was a tiny bit better than yesterday. While he still said he was really tired, his demeanour was more positive and he was more animated this evening. The other thing we are trying today is we have swapped one of his main pills to the evening. I read some research that said their efficacy may be greater when taken in the evening, so he skipped it this morning and has taken it this evening.

The wind has been blowing like crazy today, but it is due to drop overnight and tomorrow is expected to be warm and sunny – beach day yes. When the wind is blowing, the cats don’t really like to spend too much time outside. They do like to keep an eye on what’s going on outside and my lap in the early morning is a good vantage point. We’ve had them for 4 months.

And that’s Monday.

Isaiah 40:21-22
Do you not know?  Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth,  and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

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The View from the Valley

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Helga

Sunday

Dear Elsie

A beautiful sunrise this morning…

Today was the day I walked down to the beach twice. The first time was for a swim. The tide was super low, so there wasn’t too much swimming space, but I still got a good 25 minute work out in the water, which is warming nicely.

Later, I took another walk down to Woolies to buy chicken. I decided to go the way I usually take coming back, so I walked up the hill to Daisy Lane, down the lane to Hillside to the bottom section of Ravine Steps which is a very picturesque part of Fish Hoek.

Chicken and paw paw packed in my backpack and home via the beach where there was a city-wide Nippers competition going on…

Perfect day for it. The sea was beautiful…

Home along the cat walk. We had a latish lunch without David. We are all a little melancholic at the moment because David is at the bottom of the valley right now. I took his meal to him. He has to just wait for his body to slowly try dissolve the microclots so he can start feeling better. Mike had a good reading about how being in the valley means there’s a stream from which you can drink. And, the view from the valley is of the soaring mountains above. David will crawl out of the valley, hopefully soon, but this Long Covid and its symptoms are not predictable. He was doing really well for about 3 weeks until 8th October. Then he started the symptoms again and now they seem to be as worse as ever – a complete relapse. Nothing to be done except wait another day and hope for an easing. In this condition he can’t do anything to move his life forward. We can be grateful he is as resilient as he is. We are very grateful he is not depressed. Is it easy? Nope. Does he feel miff? Yup. We all do, but he is philosophical that he just has to keep going. One. Day. At. A. Time. This is not a quick process and if we are all learning anything, it’s patience and extra trust in the Lord. There is no one else to Whom we can turn. Our trust is in the Lord.

We have a good view from the valley. We will encourage ourselves with that. And every time, I look up Isaiah 40, I see the chapter title, “Comfort For God’s People.”

Isaiah 40:12
Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance?

Only God.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

 

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Sun, Rain, Sea & Friends

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Helga

Saturday

Dear Elsie

Today you and I had a lovely conversation. I complained that my hair looked terrible after my swim. After our chat, I went and washed it and now it’s not looking too terrible now!

The morning dawned very ‘moody’.

There was a little rain before the clouds parted and the sun came out. We had to go to the beach – we couldn’t miss swimming in such still sea. We got there a little later than usual. It was like a swimming pool with the net out and the water warm and calm. The day turned into a lovely day. I had a good swim and then we walked home. After a little rest, I cleaned the apartment.

And this evening, the Berettas came for dinner.

They have just left in light rain.

The cats have been entertaining this evening. It’s time to put them (and me) to bed.

Isaiah 40:11
He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

 

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Train Station Kind of Day

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Helga

Friday

Dear Elsie

Today was a busy Friday. It was a train station kind of day with much coming and going. I worked for a bit, then we went to the beach. It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine and not too much wind. The tide was super low so there wasn’t too much swimming to be done especially as we were there as the net was being put out. There were lots of people already soaking up the sun…

We enjoyed our time and then walked home.

Then it was time to say bye to the guests and Mike and I cleaned the Seaview Apartment. While we were doing that some gabion basked wire arrived, so we had to get that sorted. I did my bit of the apartment and then went back to work. At 1pm, I went to an appointment (facial) and then came home in time to meet the next guest.  Peter Michael came to see David. Heidi dropped off coffee and cat food was delivered by Take-a-lot.

With that all done, we sat down and watched the end of the cricket. SA beat Afghanistan. We face Australia on Thursday. WCC 2023 Semi-finals.

And now it’s weekend and we are happy.

Isaiah 40:10
See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and He rules with a mighty arm.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

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A Day for the Birds!

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Helga

Thursday

Dear Elsie

Today I was so excited to see a video of you reading! Well done my girl! So fluent and so confident.

Today was also day for the birds! Someone down at the beach area feeds them in the car park and they come in droves. It was a little windy this morning, so I walked to Woolworths to buy pawpaw. I walked along the cat walk and past the regulars on the benches, stopped for a few minutes and then was on my way again. And a short while later, I encountered the birds…

They were easily spooked…

And hovered a while…

Before returning to the seed.

Ah seagulls. They apparently like carparks because that’s where they often find bits and pieces of discarded food.  Fish Hoek never seems short of seagulls. They are everywhere every day.

My working day was more than 7 hours long today. It was tedious with some frustrations but I did have some success.

David came down for dinner. He has had a rotten couple of weeks. His fatigue has risen to a new level or should that be sunk to a new low?  When I went up to ask him something at about 9am, he was sleeping. Just so tired. We continue to hope it’s the microclots breaking down and that soon he will have another wave of getting better.

Time to wrap up for the day.

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

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No Penguins or Seals

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday

Dear Elsie

Today was the day we went to the beach again, but there were no penguins or seals. there was tranquil water and beautiful clean sand.

The weather has been good enough for us to have swum 6 times since the 1st November. I’m often on Wind guru. I think tomorrow it may be too windy but Friday looks good. A break is not a bad thing.

I worked 6 hours, took the car to the SV garage and welcomed guests who are only here for two nights.

When we first moved to this house, my friend Jo made a beautiful crocheted blanket as a house-warming gift. As the cottage was so cold, through winter, it went to live there for a year or two, before I bought back up to our house and it now lives on or near my rocking chair. The cats absolutely love it. If I’m sitting on my rocking chair under the blanket, Claw’d will head straight for me. If I put it on the floor, they’ll curl up on it there. If it’s on the bed, that’s where they will head. Today, it was on another chair so I wasn’t surprised to find this…

Nothing like having a cat as a pillow.

Dinner is now done. David had what he thought was an infection on Monday. He hardly moved from his place. We were thinking it is possible his worsening symptoms were indicative of the microclots breaking down. By Tuesday morning, he was feeling better. He’s been more tired than usual and sleeping in the afternoon, so trust this is good for him. The problem could be that his body breaks down the microclots only to make a fresh batch and so round in circles we go. Anyway, we continue to trust the Lord.

Isaiah 40:4
Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain.

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

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How Many Does it Take to Catch a Seal?

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday

Dear Elsie

Yesterday, it was a penguin; today it was a seal! The Fish Hoek seals have been worrying the locals because over the last year or two,  they have occasionally taken to attacking people. An innocent swimmer was bitten; a cleaner was nipped and a minding-their-own business walker was chased down and angrily attacked. (See this story https://www.news24.com/you/news/local/woman-tells-of-horror-fish-hoek-seal-attack-it-was-on-me-before-i-knew-it-20221028-2)

So when a seal finds its way onto the cat walk, it needs to be treated with caution. This one was living its best life…just lying in the morning sun ignoring passers by.

But when the seal catching team arrived, they cordoned off the section of cat walk and walkers had to find another way. All these men in the photo were part of the team.

They ignored the seal and the seal ignored them, but they still wouldn’t let us walk past. I had to walk into the water, up the rocks and then onto the cat walk.

Apparently they were waiting for a net to arrive. The seal seemed to be waiting for the tide to come in. He was oblivious to his impending fate. Even if the seal went into the sea, I was told, the team would fish it out and move it away. Well, we couldn’t stay to watch the fun, but I do believe it takes about 11 men to catch a seal.

On the animal front, just look at how big Raiku has got.

This was just after we got them 4 months ago…Today in the cricket world cup Afghanistan are playing Australia and the contest is surprising. It looks at this stage that Afghanistan will win.

We need to be vigilant. We play Afghanistan on Friday!

An early blog.

Isaiah 40:3
A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”

It’s not about now – we are only passing through.

Keep the smile going.

God bless you.

In His Grip,

Gran xx 🙂

 

 

 

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