Tag Archives: Granny

Egg Thief!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Helga

3-34pm Today began well…Granny got herself up! I washed her linen and made her breakfast. Then René came to cut and blow dry her hair…she was happy… Not long after that, we left to see the penguins at Boulders Beach… … Continue reading →

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The Ethics of Helping Granny Sleep….

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Helga

11-32am I’ve been wondering about the ethics of giving Granny a night-time sedative! After her fall a couple of weeks ago, we figured we needed to do something to prevent her from wandering around the house at night. We thought … Continue reading →

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Helga & Granny – Both in the ‘Sin Bin’

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Helga

9-13am So early in the morning and lessons learned already.  If Granny had ‘clocked out’ two years ago when she had a turn and I thought she was dying, I would never have learned the lessons I’ve learned through her … Continue reading →

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“Mike! Come quick…your Mom has fallen and there’s blood!”

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Helga

3-50pm This morning, I did my usual routine. All seemed well in the house. No abnormal sounds. I went downstairs to pray. Before I had got off the last step, in the darkness I saw Granny’s form on the floor … Continue reading →

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Quieter and Soon Emptier

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Helga

3-09pm It is quieter and soon to be emptier and my house! David house sat this weekend and is due to move out over the next week. In fact, truth be told, he could start staying at his new (albeit … Continue reading →

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For Such A Time As This…

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Helga

11-41am I forfeited church this morning to get Granny up, showered, dressed, fed and entertained! Mike went to our church. David went to his church. I did show prep for tomorrow and made lunch, whileGranny dozed in her chair and … Continue reading →

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Tim Noakes Interview 2 on the Paleo Diet on 107.5 CCFm

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Helga

2-31pm Clearly the need for information about the Low Carb, High Fat way of life is spreading. Loads of people have gone online and starting searching for more information about it. We have worked hard and quickly to get yesterday’s  … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 19 – 20 Reasons Why I Don’t Mind Turning 48!

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Helga

1-11pm Birthdays! I am not shy about my age. I’m 48! Take it or leave it! It is what it is. That’s what I am! And I don’t mind admitting it and I don’t mind embracing it and looking at … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 18 – Birthday Present Day!

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Helga

3-41pm Wooo hooo! I would have been happy to wait until later tomorrow to open my presents, but Mike couldn’t wait! For good reason. His birthday gift to me is so up his street, he knows so well how much … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 16 – I Am Blessed…

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Helga

3-06pm Wooo hooo! What a day. I picked up Miranda at 5am this morning and we went off to CCFm for the November Rise and Shine open day! The day bore all the signs of hot and sunny…this was taken … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 15 – Bringing Granny Home…

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Helga

2-47pm Last night I went to bed just after 8-15pm. I was so so tired. When I woke just ahead of my alarm this morning, I felt bright eyed and bushy-tailed. Off to work I went – it was still … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 12 – A Sad Granny…

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Helga

3-54pm I’ve just come back from visiting Granny. I felt so sorry for her. She looks so unhappy and sad. She said she ‘just wants to come home’ and that she ‘could just cry.’ She has a very sore tummy … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 10 – The Downside of LCHF….

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Helga

2-40pm When I climbed on the scale this morning, I had lost half a kilogram. So just to trace my weight: I was down to about 68kg at the end of last year. I went off My Fitness Pal, (tracking … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 9 – Bad Eating Day!

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Helga

2-25pm I’ve just feel I’ve eaten too much. I had my regular berry breakfast with full cream yoghurt, a dash of cream and blob of mascarpone cheese and almonds. Then after the show I left CCFm & popped into the … Continue reading →

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LCHF – Day 8 – A Colourful Cheesy Day With A Manicure Thrown In!

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Helga

3-39pm With today being Day 8 of my LCHF new and improved eating lifestyle, I made one fundamental breakfast error. I forgot to put in nuts! In so doing, I discovered how sustainable fat is.  Breakfast was strawberries and raspberries, … Continue reading →

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