Tag Archives: Grandparents

A Day In Bed!

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Helga

This morning when I woke up it was windy and cold and the rain was about to start falling. My laptop was next to my bed, so I just picked it up and spent the day working in bed. It … Continue reading →

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“A Grandbaby – That’s My Prayer”

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Helga

Today, leaving Elsie bawling with hunger (actually she was sorry to see us go), we bid farewell to our Swellendam family of three and we headed back to Cape Town. The day began with my daily Bible reading. As I read through … Continue reading →

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Walking the Swellendam Hills

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Helga

There’s one thing about Swellendam – it has hills. The one to the golf course is particularly gruelling! Today I took Mike to the golf course, went back home and a little while later decided it was such a nice … Continue reading →

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Late Start Days

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Helga

I remember when my children were babies…specially newborn and they had just arrived home. During those first days, day becomes night. Sleep when the baby sleeps. The nights can be disruptive and sleepless and when rest finally comes, it’s almost … Continue reading →

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Cuteness Overload

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Helga

The newborn look is giving way to absolute cuteness overload…two days old… Elsie is well and so is Stacey. Everything is falling into place and tomorrow God willing, we will go to Adrian and Stacey’s home where Mike and I … Continue reading →

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Love & Gratitude

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Helga

I am completely in love! Someone sent me a message yesterday (Lenore’s Joe) welcoming us to a “different level of love”. He hit the nail on the head. It is the next level. It’s the Grandparent kind of love. “Move … Continue reading →

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She Has Arrived!

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Helga

How do I unpack the overwhelming emotions that come with this day? What an amazing day it has been.  BABY DAY! Mike and I are grandparents! I woke up at 4-30am to find a whatsapp from Stacey (that she had … Continue reading →

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