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I Overslept

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today I overslept. I am such an early riser – usually between 5am & 6am, I’m out of bed and making coffee. Occasionally, it’s after 6 or even before 5am, but seldom is it after 7am. This … Continue reading →

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The Lowest Day

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, Today was the lowest day since Claw’d went missing. It’s because it’s a week and I think reality has set in that it’s most likely he won’t come back. I spoke to the waste truck people today … Continue reading →

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David Recovering From Long Covid

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day a new resident was installed on the gabion baskets. He stands tall and proud and keeps watch over the stairs. Julian read the book he’s just given me and it’s a delightful story … Continue reading →

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The View from the Valley

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie A beautiful sunrise this morning… Today was the day I walked down to the beach twice. The first time was for a swim. The tide was super low, so there wasn’t too much swimming space, but I … Continue reading →

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China doesn’t matter any more

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, Today was the day that David had to be in China before his visa expired. He is here, in Cape Town, moving forward as much as best as he can. Keeping his sense of humour. Showing resilience. … Continue reading →

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A Lot To Be Grateful For

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we woke up in the very early morning to hear lashing rain and high winds. Chairs were being blown over on the balconies and it turned out to be a storm of … Continue reading →

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Early Blog on a Sunny Day

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Helga

Dear Elsie Today’s the day that I get to see you! Hence the early blog on a sunny day. It’s been wonderful to have some sunshine today. I think Cape Town has heaved a collective sigh to enjoy some blue … Continue reading →

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So So Grateful

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Helga

This morning when Mike woke up he could see the stems of the roses! We have a vase with eight (artificial) red roses. When Mike’s vision was deteriorating, he would look at the roses and comment that they were just … Continue reading →

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Durban – no bucket in the shower

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Helga

I’m sitting in bed, in my summer pajamas in a central Durban hotel. It feels like it should be 9pm. It’s only 6-30pm. I’m drinking black rooibos tea (I never would have ever believed that would be my choice of … Continue reading →

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Falling At The First Hurdle

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Helga

These are the words that went through my mind yesterday when I really felt I didn’t want to go walking in a strong south-easter. I had skipped walking in the morning because the wind was blowing. I was planning to … Continue reading →

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Whatever You Are Going Through

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Helga

I was watching something on TV and one of the women featured was at the Boston Marathon when a bomb went off just a few metres from where she and her fiance were standing.  Both of them were very badly … Continue reading →

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Seriously On My Heart

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Helga

2-31pm Today, I sat and pondered. I had something seriously on my heart. It’s a message mainly for those who are struggling with issues (and I pretty much guess that that’s everyone). Maybe you’re not struggling right now with any … Continue reading →

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Tired!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Helga

4-03pm That’s about it about today! TIRED! I woke up WAYYYYY too early. Tossed and turned and then eventually got up earlier than usual. Went through my usual routine, and was at work by 5-08am!  From the show, I did … Continue reading →

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