Tag Archives: David

Due Diligence

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie As you grow up you’ll eventually hear about the term ‘Due Diligence.’ I looked up the definition. It’s quite good to know because as we have a couple of units on Airbnb and as a result there … Continue reading →

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The Main Event

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie The main event of the day was David’s return from Johannesburg. He arrived back safe and sound. We had gone to the airport in driving rain which is still falling. I met him at arrivals and we … Continue reading →

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David Arrived in Jo’burg

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that began super early with Mike taking David to the airport. His long Covid results in him having energy in the morning and none in the afternoon. He also struggles to walk further … Continue reading →

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Quick Trip Home

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a quick trip home from Swellendam. Somehow, leaving on a Monday morning at 7.45am was the sweet spot. It was 6 degrees in Swellendam  this morning, so we noticed the chill. … Continue reading →

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Plans Unfold

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie We are going on a road trip and this weekend get to see you! We looked at prices last night to fly to PE for Monica’s memorial service on Friday, thinking we could fly in and out … Continue reading →

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Monica’s Passing & David’s Appointment

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie In the course of your life you will have sad days and bad days and sometimes those days will be turn out to be overwhelming days. Today was one of them for us. We woke up this … Continue reading →

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A Bit of a Bleak Day

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie You will have days that are a bit bleak. Today was one of those for us. Stuart left for China. David did not. It was always going to be a bleak day. I thought Stuart was leaving … Continue reading →

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Waves in a Hurry

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we managed to get to the beach. The sun rose and as it did, the wind dropped. It was difficult not to want to go to the beach. The light breeze forecast cold … Continue reading →

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So How Is David?

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that began with drizzle and ended with sunshine. It turned out to be a beautiful day. I worked for 7 hours of the day, but also got some reading done and went for … Continue reading →

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Looks Can Be Deceiving

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, I’m so glad you are learning to swim. One day you and I will be able to swim in the sea together and I will be sure to teach you to respect the dangers of the ocean. … Continue reading →

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5% Better

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie This is going to be a short account of the events of the day. Today was the day David felt the stairs were 5% easier than yesterday. He did all right in morning. By lunchtime, he was … Continue reading →

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David’s Strategy

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, What can I say about today? For me it was another desk bound day. While I covered for my manager all of last week, this week, he had a family crisis and needed to fly to Spain … Continue reading →

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Definitely Not David’s Heart

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, Thank you for your prayers for David today! You are so adorable and Granny loves you more than you know! We pray so too. One day you will read these words and smile. David had more left-sided … Continue reading →

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Conquering Massive Rocks

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie, Today was the day two massive rocks got conquered. Courage and his team were working on getting a huge one down a level & they succeeded. The big rock circled came down from below the one above. … Continue reading →

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David’s Health Issues

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, I’m really hoping by the time you are old enough to read this, it will just be a distant memory of a difficult time. Today I called it adversity. Last night I slept really badly and woke … Continue reading →

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