Tag Archives: Eternal life

Brother & Sister

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today you and your Mom and Dad headed back to Swellendam but not before a few photos were taken. Stacey and David And it reminded me of other brother and sister photos that we had taken recently… … Continue reading →

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A Good Medical Day

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike went to the cardiologist for a check up. He had some strange chest pain the other day and when he had an ECG at our GP, the doctor picked up an anomaly, so referred … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs | Tagged A Taste Of The South-Easter, Benefits of the Bible, Cape Town wind, Eternal life, We are only passing through | Comments Off

It’s Not About Now

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Helga

When ill-health comes into a home and the brevity of life comes into focus, you realise more clearly that it’s not about now. We are poised within eternal life and are currently living the earthly big. For the last few … Continue reading →

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Another Burst Water Main

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Helga

It was not too long ago that we had a burst water main in our neighbourhood. This morning there was another. A massive pipe burst and for two hours precious water ran. If you are on Facebook, you can see … Continue reading →

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Graham Ingram’s Passing

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Helga

Today I went to a memorial service. Graham Ingram passed away on 20th February after a struggle with a number of health issues. He was 78. I knew Graham mainly through Mike who knew him from when he heard him … Continue reading →

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It’s a New Day

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Helga

This morning I put shorts on and when I went out to put a large load of washing on the line, I noticed my chubby knees peeking out below my shorts. After wishing there was slightly ‘less of them’, I … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thousand Thanks, Day to Day Blogs | Tagged A Day in my life, Abundant Life, Eternal life, Is there life after death?, Life expectancy | Leave a comment

It’s How We Are Made

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Helga

Last night as I sat on the plane on the tarmac at OR Tambo airport and the its engines roared and it began to race down the runway, I prayed a little prayer for safety. As I did so, a … Continue reading →

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3 Years Since Granny Slipped Away

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Helga

It’s hard to believe it’s three years since Granny (Mike’s Mom) passed away. This morning as I mentioned it to Mike, from our bedroom window we saw a beautiful rainbow. God’s promise of never again will He flood the earth. … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thousand Thanks, Day to Day Blogs | Tagged Eternal life, Eternity-thinking, Glimpse Into Eternity, Granny | Leave a comment

The Menace of Ageing

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Helga

I’m not that old and yet I notice the menace of ageing. I can’t think as quickly as I used to. I have to think a fraction longer to retrieve the information I need. It is consistent with my age, but annoying … Continue reading →

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Remembering Brian

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Helga

I opened Facebook on Monday to be faced with sad news. A friend from my youthful single early years in Cape Town had passed away. His wonderful wife Margi left a loving tribute. I met Brian at Holy Trinity Church, … Continue reading →

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Remembering Granny – It’s Been Two Years

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Helga

I don’t want to forget her face or some of her cute mannerisms. Two years ago today, Granny (Mike’s Mom) slipped into eternity. She was 89 and had a long life. We were the privileged ones to have had her … Continue reading →

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