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Tag Archives: Ladies Christian Home
Ladies Christian Home Visit
Saturday/Sunday The blog for Saturday 29th June is a day late because some server maintenance was being done. Thank you to Adrian and Stacey for sorting that out. I’ll just blend the two for today. So Saturday Mike, Julian and … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Adderley St pre 1900, Company Gardens, Ladies Christian Home
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A ‘Wheelchair Grand Prix’!
3-42pm A lovely Sunday today. We went to church and then had lunch. David came round and after we’d eaten lamb stew, he and I trundled off to see Granny. She looked well. We told all the old ladies that … Continue reading
We All Have A Story To Tell!
2-42pm Today, I went through my regular early routine, cooking breakfast at work! Here we go! Breakfast is served! After the show, I had a proposal to do and then beetled off to town. First stopped in Rondebosch and then … Continue reading
Microwaving Eggs…
3-31pm There is an art to cooking eggs in the microwave and I think I’ve mastered it! This is what I use… No oil or butter is required. Simply, make the sure the container is on a flat surface and … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Granny, Ladies Christian Home, Microwaving eggs, Table Mountain
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Three Tips to Having a Good Day!
3-57pm The days just flow together. Next thing you know, it’s the end of another week and we all sigh a huge sigh of relief and gladness as we put down our work tools and take up some rest time … Continue reading
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Tagged Abundant Life, Friends, Ladies Christian Home, Tips for having a good day
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What Mike Gets Home To ;)
3-06pm Today has been an indication of the ‘new normal’ for a Wednesday! Showtime included David who will join me on air from 7 – 8am on a Wednesday. This is Jason’s last week at CCFm – he starts at … Continue reading
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Tagged Freedom, Granny, Ladies Christian Home, Mike, Mike's Birthday, Roses, Sweet Plum Cafe, Telescope
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Granny Has Moved!
12-16pm I knew that things would be better today, and they are! If you are feeling blue, just wait 24 hours! Yesterday afternoon I packed for Granny and put all the stuff in my car. Then this morning, right after … Continue reading
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Tagged Granny's move, Ladies Christian Home, Sweet Plum Cafe, Wandel St. Cape Town
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Emotional Rollercoaster Ride…
3-07pm The last 24 hours have been something else! Just after I posted yesterday’s blog, Mike phoned from the office. “I have some news,” he said. “Okay?” I said. “I’ve heard back from the Ladies Christian Home and they have … Continue reading
Granny’s in Frail Care
1-38pm The main event for today was to take Granny to the Ladies Christian Home where she is to spend 4 nights. We broke the news to her the other evening. I told her Mike & I were going away … Continue reading