Tag Archives: My Mom

We Are Next…

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie This is probably going to depress someone! Recently, I’ve been thinking about the brevity of life. I’m 60 and the years ahead are far less than those behind. As I started the book of Exodus the other … Continue reading →

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20 Years

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today we rested from the beach. We remembered your Great Grandmother, my Ma, who passed away on this day 20 years ago today – 28th January 2004. She was loving and kind; she was joyful and had … Continue reading →

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Walk to Kalk Bay for Breakfast

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a lovely chat with you and I watched you paint your nails. You are doing so well. You loved showing me the things you are building with lego and the stick … Continue reading →

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A Good Monday

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I woke early, did my Bible reading and by 9 minutes to 7 I was off walking. There is an eensie weensie bit of snow on the distant mountains, so the air was chilly. I … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ma

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I remembered my dear Ma who passed away 18 years ago today. A never to be forgotten day and  moment in time when she slipped from this life to the next. Always a poignant day. … Continue reading →

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“Cream Soda” For The Birds

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday With red food colouring not available at my local grocery store, I decided to go green. Whether or not the birds will approve remains to be seen! It’s not really cream soda you understand? It’s water with 5 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Moms

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Helga

Today I remember and celebrate the lives of my two Moms. There’s my Mom,  from whom I get so many of my qualities. Her optimism is my optimism. Her joy for life and sense of humour flow liberally through my … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Mom

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Helga

2-42pm. It is the 28th January 2015. This is the day, I particularly remember my Mom. I can’t really say much more than I said a year ago….so I have copied it and pasted it here, with a few little … Continue reading →

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Gifts My Mom Gave Me….

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Helga

1-41pm It was ten years ago on this day  that I sat at the bedside of my mother and I watched her life slowly ebb away. I read Psalm 23 to her and I prayed for her and then she … Continue reading →

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Don’t Wait For The Storm To Pass….

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Helga

12-39pm I got back into routine quickly today. I came home after (Rising and Shining) around 11am and did show prep. I actually still need to go down to the mall and get some shopping. Mike is picking his Mom … Continue reading →

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