Tag Archives: Arnold

The Sun Rose This Morning

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …after the Queen died. I’ve heard people say no matter what trouble comes, the sun will rise in the morning. And it did. Mike and I went to the beach for a swim. Life just … Continue reading →

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Saturday Activities

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We remembered my brother Arnold. Today would have been his 62nd birthday. The last birthday he celebrated on earth was 15 years ago today, when he turned 47. We miss him, but have to believe … Continue reading →

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Summer is Coming

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That we saw some serious signs of summer. It was beautiful and sunny and warm. In fact even now, we are sitting on the balcony and it’s warmer outside than in. Summer is coming. This … Continue reading →

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9th September

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I remembered my brother Arnold. He died on this day in 2007 – 13 years ago. It’s a painful day to remember . I dug out a couple of photos of us…left to right – … Continue reading →

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9th of the 9th

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Helga

Monday Whenever it’s the 9th of the 9th, it’s Arnie Day. It’s the day my beloved brother passed away and today it’s 12 years ago. My siblings. Anne at about 5, Arnold on the right about 3 and Julian in … Continue reading →

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Very Late Morning

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Helga

This morning I woke at about 6am, but only got up around 9am! I kept checking my email (on my cell phone) to see if there was any urgent work and there wasn’t so we had a very late morning. … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Blunder

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Helga

This morning as Mike and I were discussing our plans for the day, I said I may be brave and when at the Mall, go try on a smaller pair of jeans. My jeans are so baggy. Weight is no … Continue reading →

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Ten Years

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Helga

Ten Years since that awful day. It remains the worst day of my life. The day my brother Arnie died. He was 47 and had a massive internal haemorrhage. He died in a Johannesburg Hospital. There was nothing they could … Continue reading →

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Melancholy Day

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Helga

There will always be a few days of the year when I feel a little melancholy. Today is one of them. 25th June. Whenever it rolls around, I am reminded of my older brother Arnold who was born on this … Continue reading →

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Paving the Back Garden

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Helga

This has been years in coming. I wonder what Granny would have made of it all. In her younger days she would have watched with great interest and pottered around and spoken Xhosa to the workers and commented on what … Continue reading →

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8 Years Without Arnie

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Helga

“It’s okay to cry,” I thought as a stray tear or two rolled down my cheeks this morning. It’s been 8 years. 8 years since my older brother Arnold died. It was a dreadful day. It is not my nature … Continue reading →

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What A Little Treat: “If He Said It” by Jason Pretorius – Free Download…

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Helga

1-27pm What a little treat! I was checking out a part of my blog that I hadn’t visited in  a while and followed the link to Jason’s song…only to discover he’s opened it up for 100 free downloads….so go along … Continue reading →

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