Tag Archives: God’s Grace

The Broken Cup

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was a treat to speak to you today. My favourite moment was when you were showing me round the new building and as you were walking, I was telling Granpa how clever you are and all … Continue reading →

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Quite a Surreal Experience

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Helga

Monday Yesterday afternoon was quite a surreal experience. We went down to the building site, having been there earlier in the day to see the men putting blocks between the ribs. When we got back, the workers had left and … Continue reading →

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Emotional Viewing!

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Helga

Today Mike and I got our wedding video back from the photo shop – they had been tasked with the job of putting it on a DVD and flash drive. We knew it was going to be really bad qualify. … Continue reading →

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Morning Gorgeous

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Helga

A friend is cleaning out her home and often-times I am the happy recipient of hand-me-downs. Truly I’m not looking for extra stuff – I too am trying to reduce the contents of  my home rather than add to them, … Continue reading →

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4 Tips For Getting Over A Head Cold…

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Helga

3-53pm Yep! This has been a day of rest! Mike’s cold went from bad to worse and so he (& I) have been in bed for almost 24 hours…I call it prevention on my part!  Granny has also stayed in … Continue reading →

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Helga’s Day, One Photo At A Time…

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Helga

2-50pm It’s been a fab 24 hours. After yesterday’s blog, I took Granny walking around the garden and she loved that. When she came in, she sat at the piano and picked out a bit of tune and did scales…. … Continue reading →

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Sacrifices Have To Be Made ;-)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Helga

3-05pm A beautiful day dawned…my sunrise photo was taken just after 5-45am… After the show, I headed north of the city…destination- Canal Walk… And I was there to meet two lovely ladies, who bring with them years of experience. What … Continue reading →

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What God Can Do!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Helga

2-54pm It is amazing what God can do. I have got hooked onto You Tube and spending some time hearing stories of what God has done in people’s lives, in people’s marriages. How God can take a situation and restore … Continue reading →

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Last Night I Lost It!!!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Helga

2-16pm If you ever wanted to see Helga have a meltdown, you should have been a fly on the kitchen wall last night! In order to make good come out of my angry, frustrated outburst, I did the dishes!!! It … Continue reading →

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