Tag Archives: Covid-19

Mike in the Sick Bay

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that Grandpa spent the day in the ‘sick bay’! In fact last night he moved upstairs to Julian’s floor because it’s free at the moment and Julian only arrives next week, so today … Continue reading →

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Mike Has Covid

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day Grandpa had a positive Covid test! If you are reading this when you are much older, look up Covid to find out what it’s all about because in a few decades, it will … Continue reading →

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Black Friday For Sure

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We woke up to news that made our hearts sink to the bottom of our boots. I had actually seen it in the headlines of the Daily Mail last night but had it confirmed this … Continue reading →

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Fulfilled Our Commitment

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We fulfilled our commitment and completed the follow up for our 6 month J&J/Janssen vaccine trial. We were hoping for the J&J Booster shot but we haven’t quite passed the 6 month mark so that … Continue reading →

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Another Covid Death in our Circle

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We heard of another person in our outer circle who had died of Covid. This was someone I hadn’t met, but is related to my niece’s husband. He was not vaccinated. He was on the … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got To Sit This Out And Survive It

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike and I did not go to the beach, but I did walk down to pick up a few groceries. While on that walk, I saw this beautiful scene… As I saw the golden sunshine, … Continue reading →

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Coping With Covid

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I encountered an Old Testament Bible verse that really resonated with how I am coping with Covid. Not that I’ve had it, but it’s how I am mentally coping with this devastating pandemic that is … Continue reading →

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Heartsore Day

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That was difficult to not be heartsore. It was a day to sit quietly and reflect.  Yesterday there were two deaths due to Covid, of people who have lived in our community and influenced it. … Continue reading →

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Slowing me Down

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We swam and we walked. I was the only person in the sea, which does suggest it wasn’t much of a swimming day. After we got home, we had a nice long video chat with … Continue reading →

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Bookings

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We got our second booking, but it turns out they are coming tomorrow! Second booking – first arrival.  I’m still finding my way round the Airbnb site and discovered that there were a few settings … Continue reading →

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Builder’s Stairs Are Down

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… The builder’s stairs finally got taken down. This was 30th September 2019 that they were being built… 3rd October 2019… They were well used during the build…   Yesterday Courage made great progress in disassembling … Continue reading →

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Day at Ease, But Sad News

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We rested, chatted to Stacey, we did a little walking, lunch with David and we slept. It was a good day at ease, although it’s been peppered with bad and sad news. A number of … Continue reading →

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Penultimate Day of 2020

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… .. the second last day of 2020. A lot of people are waiting for this year to end with great anticipation that 2021 will be better. Tonight is a full moon, but the horizon is … Continue reading →

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One More Appointment Down

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I went through to the orthodontist’s rooms to have casts made for a retainer. I gave myself 45 minutes to get there which was wise because I encountered this: a police car had rolled at … Continue reading →

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Rubble Road!

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… It was quiet in the morning, but got busy in the afternoon. Julian went back to Johannesburg. A week from now he’ll be back. 🙂 Mike and Courage went off to Echo to build bathroom … Continue reading →

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